Michael Robinson examines the political, economic and cultural mechanisms of China's growing global influence.
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Michael Robinson examines the political, economic and cultural mechanisms of China's growing global influence.
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The BBC's War correspondent Jonathan Charles collects poetry from Afghan civilians reflecting on decades of conflict.
On the eve of its 10th birthday, the BBC goes inside Wikipedia to find out what makes it one of the world’s most popular websites.
After 28 years in power, President Mubarak's promise of shepherding his country into a stable democracy has all but dissipated.
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As President Lula leaves office, Paulo Cabral assesses the economic record of one of the most popular politicians in Brazilian history.
Peter White is blind, but travels all over the world for his job. By listening to the sounds of his surroundings, he gets to know a place. What does he discover about the cities of Istanbul and San Francisco?
