Where and how do you listen to the radio? Do you listen via a radio set at home, or on your phone or computer? Or do you listen in the car? In this episode of Media Futures, Mark Coles contrasts the surprisingly traditional radio sector in what is perhaps the world's most advanced media market - the United States - with newer forms of the medium which are emerging in rural Africa. Listen to the documentary and let us know what you think. BBC World Service - The Documentary, Media Futures, Media Futures - Radio bbc.inCan radio retain its simple appeal in a digital world?

Should you end a relationship at the first sign of domestic violence? This is James Menendez and today on Newshour (12/13GMT) we're looking at the story making headlines all over the world. Celebrity TV chef and food writer Nigella Lawson has left the family home with her children. Her husband Charles Saatchi has been cautioned for assault after a police investigation sparked by pictures showing him grabbing his wife by the throat in a restaurant. Domestic violence happens everywhere at all levels of society. But support networks for victims vary enormously, as do cultural and social pressures on both abusers and victims. We'll be asking if it's possible to repair an abusive relationship. Should you walk out at the first sign of violence? Or do you admire people who try to repair an abusive relationship? We welcome your comments.Nigella Lawson assault: Charles Saatchi accepts police cautionbbc.inMillionaire art collector voluntarily attends police station after being seen grabbing Nigella Lawson by throat in restaurant

Would you like some of your memories erased? Which past events would you choose to zap? This is Dan Damon - today on World Update I'm talking to an Israeli scientist who has developed ways of selectively erasing traumatic memories in mice. The technique involves special proteins introduced into the brain. It's not safe for humans at the moment, but who knows? The film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' explores exactly that proposition, when a couple try to forget a painful love affair. What would you like to forget? And are bad memories actually bad for us, or do we need them to learn from our mistakes?

Demonstrations against the government in Turkey have entered their third week. But the protests took a new turn when one man simply stopped moving. "The Standing Man" or #duranadam -whose single, silent and stationary act of defiance has now been copied across the country- spoke to BBC Newsday.'Standing man' or #duranadam, the new symbol of the protests in Turkey speaks on NewsdayIn recent hours the anti-government protests in Turkey have been dominated by the story of one man. "The Standing Man" or #duranadam whos...

Are prayer and possessions incompatible? What about Buddhism and bling? Thai monks are being criticised for a video showing monks on a private jet wearing designer shades, carrying luxury travel bags and using trendy wireless headphones. As one Buddhist spokesman explained ruefully:"There were no cars, smart phones or cameras when Lord Buddha was alive, so the rules were much simpler." Fair point. On Newshour at 19/20GMT with Julian Marshall we'll be asking: Is it reasonable to expect religious figures to lead austere lives in the modern world? What do you think?Thailand cracks down on monks living it up with luxuriesbbc.inYouTube video of Buddhist monk sporting stylish aviator sunglasses and wireless headphones on a private jet prompts complaints

Some countries want to but can't; others don't but could; more are saying it should never happen: Western governments can't make up their minds about whether or how to arms the rebels fighting in Syria. The opposition Syrian National Congress' spokeman has just told Newshour's James Menendez that arming the rebels would be a 'game changer'. So can the G8 countries do anything to hasten the end of the conflict in Syria? Is a no-fly zone a realistic option, or has the experience of Libya during the Arab Spring made this too difficult to consider? #Syria #G8Syria set to dominate G8 summitbbc.in

Why English? Why is the English language so dominant in business, travel and education? This is Dan Damon with World Update. We'll hear from France, where universities want to teach in English to help their students reach international levels of qualification. But France has an Academy dedicated to keeping French paramount. Have they lost the battle? Why is English so pervasive? And what kind of English links the world - what is being so international doing to English? What new words have been introduced into local languages by English where you are? In South Korea, for example, types of movies are given English-sounding names - 'lomaentig' means 'romantic', 'komidi' is 'comedy' and so on. What's the equivalent development in other languages? And will English keep its dominant place, or is Chinese coming fast behind?