09/07/2010
Wiretapping in Italy, spy swapping in Vienna, and basketball's King James goes to Miami.
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Italy phone tapping
Italian journalists strike against proposed new law to limit phone tapping by magistrates.
Duration: 09:04
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Iranian woman spared stoning
In Iran a woman accused of adultery will not be stoned to death.
Duration: 12:46
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China village leader election
The BBC’s Michael Bristow visits a village to see residents elect their next mayor.
Duration: 18:41
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Octopus prophet World Cup
An octopus who is good at predictions chooses Spain to win.
Duration: 22:01
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Spy swap USA Russia
In scenes reminiscent of Cold War days, the USA and Russia have swapped spies in Vienna.
Duration: 33:08
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Women bishops
Divisions among Anglicans are threatened if the Church’s ruling Synod allows women bishops
Duration: 39:44
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World Cup closing concert
Opera star who went from a township to La Scala will sing at World Cup concert tonight.
Duration: 42:37
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Free beer for life
Even that offer couldn’t entice US basketball’s biggest star to stay with his home team
Duration: 48:26
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Brazil kidnap
Detectives in Brazil allege a goalkeeper was part of a gang which kidnapped a woman.
Duration: 51:56
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- Fri 9 Jul 2010 13:05GMTBBC World Service Online
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