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In China's industrial zones today, there is a palpable feeling of the great wheels of this enormous, complex economy grinding down. The northeast city of Harbin is deep
From reforming mosques to challenging perceptions of their communities, young Muslim women in Britain are stepping up to make their voices heard. Siobhan O' Connell went to meet them. Listen Now.
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A new world order
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"I am not as young as I look" Tutu tells the spectators, and it is indeed difficult to see that this evenings main attraction is 78 years old.
This has been a packed month of intrigue and shifting sands in UK constitutional politics, starting with news that polls show support for Independence stiffening not collapsing in recession - and
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Before the speakers entered the stage, an unusually enthusiastic and loud audience filled the Grand Hall to the brim. Not surprisingly - the expectations to this meeting were high
Ebadi received her Nobel Peace Prize in 2003 and is known for defending the rights of women and children. She is still under immense pressure from the Iranian government but
