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Protests in Iran (Fri, 30 Sep 2022)
The world has witnessed extraordinary protests across Iran during the past fortnight. It followed the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. She was arrested and detained after allegedly breaking rules over covering her hair. She collapsed and fell into a coma at a detention centre, and died three days later in hospital. Her arrest was by the so-called Morality Police: a special police unit, tasked with ensuring the respect of Islamic morals and enforcing a specific dress code. Iranian women - and some men - share their stories. Tara, Sara and Ali are protesting on the streets of Iran, despite knowing the danger that places them in.
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Argentina: Life with hyperinflation (Thu, 29 Sep 2022)
Inflation in Argentina is racing towards 100%. In a country where prices are constantly on the move, it’s hard to navigate daily life as salaries slump and the cost-of-living soars. But, after decades of lurching from one economic crisis to another, Argentines have developed their own techniques for dealing with soaring inflation. In this week’s Assignment, Jane Chambers travels to the capital Buenos Aires to find out how people from all walks of life are coping. People in places like Diego Maradona’s hometown have to queue for food parcels to get by. The dollar is increasingly being used as the alternative economy and an outspoken Presidential Candidate has come up with a strategy to deal with the billions of dollars owed to the International Monetary Fund. Presenter/Producer Jane Chambers with help from Buenos Aires based journalists Lucinda Elliott and Isobel McGrigor Studio Manager: Neil Churchill & Rod Farquhar Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman and Iona Hammond Editor: Penny Murphy Photo Credit: Lucinda Elliot
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BBC News - Science & Environment

Nobel Prize goes to Svante Paabo for Neanderthal work (Mon, 03 Oct 2022)
Sweden's Svante Paabo wins the prize for discoveries on humanity's extinct relatives.
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Record avian flu outbreak sees 48m birds culled in UK and EU (Mon, 03 Oct 2022)
The largest outbreak of avian influenza on record saw 48m birds culled in the UK and EU in the past year.
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Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada (Mon, 03 Oct 2022)
The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada.
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BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

Sacheen Littlefeather: Native American activist and actor who refused Oscar for Brando dies (Mon, 03 Oct 2022)
Native American Sacheen Littlefeather declined Marlon Brando's award for The Godfather in 1973.
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Kim Kardashian charged over crypto 'pump and dump' case (Mon, 03 Oct 2022)
Kim Kardashian agrees to pay $1.26m after regulators charge her in EthereumMax case.
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Police asked to investigate Blackpink photo leak (Mon, 03 Oct 2022)
The band's management company takes action after private photos of Jennie are distributed online.
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