The Arts Hour
Music, TV, books, film and the arts – everything that's new in global culture.
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Dangerous haze in Singapore and a U-turn in transport fare hikes in Brazil.
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Today 11:06 GMT BBC World Service
Lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa has been threatened and attacked for standing up for human rights
Driving in Kabul with Farida Akbar - harassment and gridlock are the price of independence
Music, TV, books, film and the arts – everything that's new in global culture.
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