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World Service,14 Aug 2023,26 mins

Six months on, revisiting the baby born under the rubble

Happy News

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Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, Afraa, the newborn rescued from the debris of Syria’s earthquake, is a symbol of hope, the mother and daughter who won the lottery to travel to space, and the dog who surfed to victory at the world championships. Presenter Jackie Leonard. Music produced by Iona Hampson.

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