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North Korea confirms its biggest nuclear test, but at what cost?

Interview with
John Sudworth
Feb 12, 2013
The test is the country's third and is being condemned by the United States and other countries in the region.
Posted In: North Korea, nuclear, China
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Pope Benedict and the church's brand

Interview with
David Willey
Feb 11, 2013
Pope Benedict took office in 2005, as the Catholic Church was reeling from a sex abuse scandal. Has he been effective in restoring the Church's brand around the world?
Posted In: Catholic church, Pope Benedict
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Egypt's economy two years after revolution

Interview with
Rob Young
Feb 11, 2013
It may still be too early to judge the success or failure of that revolution in Egypt, but one thing is clear: It has not led to economic prosperity.
Posted In: Egypt, Arab Spring
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The cost of corruption spirals in Afghanistan: Report

Interview with
Bilal Sarwary
Feb 7, 2013
Half of all Afghans have bribed public officials in the last year and the amounts are growing, according to a report from the UN.
Posted In: afghanistan, corruption, United Nations
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Fake boyfriends to rent for Chinese New Year

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Celia Hatton
Feb 7, 2013
Chinese women turn to hiring 'fake boyfriends' to make the holidays more bearable.
Posted In: China, holidays
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France's president says no to 'endless austerity'

Interview with
Bethany Bell
Feb 5, 2013
Francois Hollande gives his first speech to the European Parliament as head of state.
Posted In: France, Francois Hollande, austerity, Europe debt crisis
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The New York Times says it was attacked by Chinese hackers

Interview with
Damian Grammaticas
Jan 31, 2013
A look at how Chinese hackers broke into the computer systems of The New York Times.
Posted In: New York Times, China, hacking
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Battery problems old news for Dreamliner

Interview with
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes
Jan 30, 2013
Boeing has apparently been aware of the problems with the troublesome lithium ion batteries on its 787 Dreamliner for some time.
Posted In: Boeing, Dreamliner 787, Dreamliner, airline safety
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Toyota's back on top

Interview with
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes
Jan 28, 2013
After a dramatic couple of years, Japanese car giant Toyota has beaten General Motors to become the world's biggest-selling car maker.
Posted In: bbc world service, Japan, cars, Toyota
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In modern Japan, being a ninja is no way to make a living

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Mariko Oi
Jan 21, 2013
The ninja is one of Japan's oldest and most mysterious professions, but today modern methods to spy, sabotage, and kill are putting them out of work.
Posted In: Japan, museums, ninja

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