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Extremists Burnt My Books

Father Ibrahim Sarrouj, the Greek Orthodox priest whose bookshop became a target after false rumours spread that he had printed an anti-Muslim leaflet.

Father Ibrahim Sarrouj, the Greek Orthodox priest whose bookshop in Lebanon was attacked by extremists, describes how the community has rallied round to help him.

David Dabydeen, writer, academic and Guyana's ambassador to China, describes the music that reminds him of home.

American singer-songwriter Chrissie Hynde on her new album, entitled Stockholm, and having John McEnroe play guitar on one of the tracks.

Richard Williams, father of tennis stars Venus and Serena, describes his extraordinary life - from taking on the Ku Klux Clan to devising a master plan to make his daughters into champions. His memoir is called Black and White - The Way I See It.

(Picture: Books on sale in Lebanon. Credit: Joseph Barrak/AFP/Getty Images)

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Thu 5 Jun 2014 02:06GMT

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