As It Happens, Thursday Edition

Part One

Bangladesh blogger
In Bangladesh, a man who posted criticism of religion on Facebook is brutally killed -- the sixth such murder in the past year. 

Zika mosquito
You wouldn't think half a tire would be good for much -- but with some simple modifications, Canadian scientists have turned it into a device that's surprisingly effective at trapping mosquitoes. 

Duck stamp
Lovers of the traditional U.S. duck stamp flock to criticize Fish and Wildlife officials who plan to open the stamps to different birds. 

Part Two

Tom Mulcair
We haven't heard a lot from Tom Mulcair since the election that reduced the NDP to third-party status -- but tonight, the leader explains why he should still be leader.

Part Three

Merle Haggard obit
The late Merle Haggard brought unmatched authenticity to country music -- and tonight, his longtime fiddle player describes what it was like to play with the man they called "The Hag". 

Russia hockey doping
Russia's under-18 hockey team has been pulled from the upcoming world championships, reportedly over the banned drug meldonium.

Random Swede: Paul & Caroline
Sweden's Tourist Association wants you to call a random Swede. So we call a couple of them. And yes, ABBA comes up.