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World Service,27 Jul 2009,28 mins

27/07/2009

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Personal stories behind the news from all over the world. With Matthew Bannister. On today's programme: Malalai Joya; mum-to-be with a disability; and the Nigerian cardiologist. Afghan MP - Malalai Joya She's survived at least five assassination attempts. Afghanistan's youngest MP describes her life in hiding and talks about her new book, 'Raising My Voice'. Mum's the World - UK We meet the British expectant mother coping with connective tissue disorder. The Nigerian cardiologist Dr. Adeyemi Johnson gave up his job in the United States to pioneer heart surgery in his home country.

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