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Why was beer suddenly banned at the World Cup?

The biggest talking point at the World Cup in Qatar, human rights or beer? Plus a classic story of mistaken identity - and a dark winter tale coming soon to your headphones.

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Mon 28 Nov 202203:32GMT
BBC World Service

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