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BBC Trending: The Star Pupil Who Scored Zero In Every Exam

Meet Maryam Malak, considered one of Egypt’s top performing students before she scored zero in all seven of her exams. The incident caused outcry in the country, and many believe corrupt officials are to blame.

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Mon 7 Sep 201516:23GMT
BBC World Service Online

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    BBC World Service except Online, East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa
  • Mon 7 Sep 201516:23GMT
    BBC World Service Online