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Pakistan's politics
- A tough choice?
  
  Pakistan is in a vulnerable position, surrounded by potential enemies. Is it only fair that it keeps both the US and the Taliban on side to protect its own interests? Or is it time for Pakistan to stand up to the West - or the Taliban? Join the debate on World Have Your Say.
Puerto Rico paradox
- The 51st state?
  
  Puerto Rico exists in an uneasy relationship with its neighbour, the US. Political power comes from Washington, but Puerto Ricans cannot vote in US elections. Maria Hinojosa hears from young Puerto Ricans about their island's future.
  - Duration: 28 minutes
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Jamaican athletes
- Sprint factory
  
  Athletes in Jamaica are nurtured from a young age. Many are from poor backgrounds and knowledge about the risks of taking performance-enhancing drugs is limited. Should anti-doping measures be extended to children?
  - Duration: 25 minutes
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Going to Siberia
- Working in the world's coldest city
  
  Migrant workers from Central Asia brave extreme conditions in exchange for lucrative jobs in Yakutia in north eastern Siberia. The gulags have gone, but what is it like in such a remote region?
  - Duration: 8 minutes
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The World Today

Islamabad rebukes the British prime minister for his criticism that Pakistan looks both ways on the Taliban. And how to keep every bit of data about yourself.
- Duration: 59 minutes
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Newshour

Pakistan answers charges of "looking both ways" on terror, and world's oldest Tweeter dies

ListenDuration: 55 minutes
Business Daily

How do young people drive innovation? And technology insights from Google Ghana's boss.

ListenDuration: 18 minutes

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  Loss and renewal in troubled Northern Ireland
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  The mystery of 300 million letters of genetic code
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  Lessons for Ghana's fledgling oil industry
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  Social changes in China could impact the world's growth
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