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Ten songs that angered governments

Governments have overreacted to pop songs long before Robbie Williams ruffled the Kremlin's feathers. Here's a few songs that have been banned for annoying the rich and powerful.

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'Thriller' songwriter Rod Temperton dies

English musician and songwriter Rod Temperton has died at the age of 68.

USA

US band The Slants take lawsuit over name to Supreme Court

The Slants take fight over their name all the way to the US Supreme Court

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Sold-out show for Syrian expat orchestra

With its fusion of Arabic and European classical music, the Syrian Expat Philarmonic Orchestra performs at a sold-out show in Germany.

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Queen singer Freddie Mercury honoured on 70th birthday

An asteroid has been named after the late Freddie Mercury.

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From Rude to Red Dress - Canadian band Magic! think women are selling themselves wrong

Canadian four-piece Magic! cherish their reggae roots with their second full-length studio album 'Primary Colors'

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Good Charlotte back in business with a new album

Good Charlotte, the American band and brainchild of twin brothers Joel and Benji Madden, are back on the road to promote the 'Youth Authority' collection.

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Conversations on tour teach Glass Animals 'How to be a Human Being'

British band "Glass Animals":http://glassanimals.eu/ have released 'Youth' the second single from their latest album 'How to be a Human Being.'

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Lanny and the Miraculous Love Kids of Kabul

Climbing to the top of Kabul Hill, strumming their acoustic guitars and singing along with their teacher has become the favourite moment of the day for the girls at the Miraculous Love Kids school in

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Budapest: Bubble Blowing Day

On Sunday August 28, the 6th Bubble Blowing Day took place in Budapestàs biggest park on Margaret Island.

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Beyonce and Rihanna get the gongs at the MTV Music Video Awards

Beyonce gathered the gongs at the MTV Video Music awards, including the top trinket, video of the year.

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Wannabe rockstars take part in the annual Air Guitar World Championships in Finland

There’s loud music, headbanging and crowds of screaming fans.

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Solid gold from Stirling with new album "Brave Enough"

Life’s constant lessons in love, loss and self are just some of the elements found in violinist Lindsey Stirling’s new album, “Brave Enough.

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Is the party over for London?

London is one of the world's nightlife capitals, with a vibrant club and music scene that earns billions for the economy. But clubs are closing at a record rate and stricter laws mean many fear that t

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Hungary: The many voices of Veronika Harcsa

Veronika Harcsa is one of the most popular singers in Hungary, especially among jazz aficionados.

World News

Italian soprano Daniela Dessi dies suddenly

Renowned Italian soprano Daniela Dessi has died aged 59.

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The Olympic Boulevard of Rio

One of the massive successes of RIO 2016 has been the Olympic Boulevard, in the rejuvenated port district, which boasts an Olympic flame, live music on three stages, a hot air balloon, bungee jumping,

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A night on the Sziget festival

Sziget is also called the Island of Freedom, and it is the biggest festival in Central Europe.

Hungary

Rain not deterring festival-goers as Budapest's Sziget opens its doors

The biggest Central-European music festival, the Sziget Festival, is underway in Hungary's capital Budapest and rain hasn't dampened the spirits of participants.

World

Foreign languages and the complexities of bilingualism

In this episode of Learning World we look at the importance of learning languages.