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James Longman reflects on the life in the Lebanese capital, past and present

Science journalist Bruce Mohun explains the lengths scientists go to find new antibiotics

How many people die for every kilo of cocaine processed, shipped & distributed?

A taxi driver鈥檚 rant - bemoaning the state of the nation - has gone viral in Egypt.

The legal battles over Colonel Gaddafi's private jet

Dr Brad Spellberg explains why discovering new antibiotics is so difficult.

Why do we write farewell letters? And how to find the words to say goodbye?

How a ban on cheering led to a new way to support the Iranian football team

Justin Rowlatt revisits the Holey Bakery and evaluates today's security measures

Shota Utiashvili explains how his country eradicated police corruption.