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The birth of the Prozac generation, the battle to save Afghanistan's ancient artworks and death and violence in the Spanish embassy in Guatemala. Plus we hear about an American political corruption scandal and the launch of the Disney classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

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Mon 8 Feb 201604:06GMT
BBC World Service Australasia

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  • Sat 6 Feb 201611:06GMT
    BBC World Service Australasia
  • Sun 7 Feb 201602:06GMT
    BBC World Service except Australasia & News Internet & BBC World Service US Public Radio
  • Sun 7 Feb 201617:06GMT
    BBC World Service US Public Radio
  • Sun 7 Feb 201622:06GMT
    BBC World Service except News Internet & West and Central Africa & BBC World Service US Public Radio
  • Mon 8 Feb 201604:06GMT
    BBC World Service Australasia

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