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Real-life Batman

Daniel Kish has been blind since he was a baby, but has perfected human echolocation - using sound waves to build up a mental picture of his surroundings.

The end of exemption

Since 1948, ultra-Orthodox Jewish teenagers have been free from compulsory military service in Israel. But controversially the tide is turning. Linda Pressly reports.

American dies in Libya protests

A US official is killed as Libyan militiamen storm the consulate in Benghazi, hours after a similar attack in Egypt over a US-produced film said to be insulting to the Prophet Muhammad.

England 1-1 Ukraine

Frank Lampard's late penalty salvages England a draw against Ukraine in the first home match of their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Made in Shanghai

BBC Travel explores the new, young and hip design culture of China's cosmopolitan coastal city.

The fight against fake food

From mislabeled meat to fake fur, a global industry has thrived for centuries by supplying shops and markets with fraudulent products. Is DNA barcoding the answer?

Gay Iraqis in 'hell on earth'

In post-Saddam Iraq, gay men and women have been targeted for death by extra-judicial militias with the co-operation of the government, says Iraqi gay rights activist Ali Hilli.

'Apple has become boring'

Dan Lyons, Newsweek's technology editor and creator of the satirical blog, The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs, gives his provocative view on the firm's progress over the past year.

Real-life Batman

Daniel Kish has been blind since he was a baby, but has perfected human echolocation - using sound waves to build up a mental picture of his surroundings.

The end of exemption

Since 1948, ultra-Orthodox Jewish teenagers have been free from compulsory military service in Israel. But controversially the tide is turning. Linda Pressly reports.

American dies in Libya protests

A US official is killed as Libyan militiamen storm the consulate in Benghazi, hours after a similar attack in Egypt over a US-produced film said to be insulting to the Prophet Muhammad.

England 1-1 Ukraine

Frank Lampard's late penalty salvages England a draw against Ukraine in the first home match of their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Made in Shanghai

BBC Travel explores the new, young and hip design culture of China's cosmopolitan coastal city.

The fight against fake food

From mislabeled meat to fake fur, a global industry has thrived for centuries by supplying shops and markets with fraudulent products. Is DNA barcoding the answer?

Gay Iraqis in 'hell on earth'

In post-Saddam Iraq, gay men and women have been targeted for death by extra-judicial militias with the co-operation of the government, says Iraqi gay rights activist Ali Hilli.

'Apple has become boring'

Dan Lyons, Newsweek's technology editor and creator of the satirical blog, The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs, gives his provocative view on the firm's progress over the past year.