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The dictator's doctor
Ala Bashir is not only known as one of Iraq's most celebrated artists, but also for his former job as Saddam Hussein's personal plastic surgeon. Bashir tells Matthew how he tended to the dictator's foot problems and performed cosmetic surgery on his wife.

Praising Taiwan's sea goddess
People in Taiwan are celebrating the birthday of ancient sea goddess Mazu. It is said that her father was a Chinese fisherman and that she watches over seafarers whilst they are out in their boats. Outlook's reporter Cindy Sui meets a modern day fisherman's daughter who is taking part in the festivities.

Singing lessons for Turkish Muezzins
Our reporter Dorian Jones investigates why Imams and muezzins in Istanbul are being given singing lessons to improve their calls to prayer.