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World Service,30 Jun 2005,13 mins

Coverage of African News

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A Reporting Religion report on the ritual abuse of children in Africa leads to complaints about cultural bias in the coverage of Africa. David Stead from World Service Religious programmes responds. Also: objections to the description of the new Iranian president as a 'hardliner'. What sports work well on radio? Why certain sports get more air time than others.

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