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11/01/2012

The Syrian artist who got beaten up after drawing caricatures of the country's President.

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world.

Today, we hear from Ali Ferzat, the famous Syrian cartoonist who was severely beaten after drawing caricatures of the country's President.

We also bring you the story of a young Indian man, Sushil Kumar, whose life was turned upside down after winning a million dollars on a television game show.

And we hear from Brad Williams, the American man who says he can recall almost every day of his life with complete clarity.

(Image: Wounded Syrian cartoonist Ali Farzat resting in bed at his residence in Damascus. Credit: Getty Images)

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28 minutes

Last on

Thu 12 Jan 2012 13:05GMT

Broadcasts

  • Wed 11 Jan 2012 15:32GMT
  • Wed 11 Jan 2012 20:32GMT
  • Thu 12 Jan 2012 00:32GMT
  • Thu 12 Jan 2012 03:32GMT
  • Thu 12 Jan 2012 13:05GMT

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