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A woman’s ability to conceive in her 30s or 40s might be affected by her blood type. Will Telemedicine catch on worldwide? And can polio be eradicated in the next two years? Show more

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The people of Burma go to the polls on 7 November for the first time in 20 years. For Assignment Sue Lloyd-Roberts investigates whether the poll offers any chance of change. Show more

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This episode of Business Weekly is not available due to Members of the National Union of Journalists at the BBC, taking part in a two-day strike in a dispute over proposed changes to the pension plan.

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Sergio Batista is described as a "quiet man" who can steer Argentina's football team back on track after Diego Maradona's controversial time in charge. World Football talks to him and fans. Show more

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Carrie Gracie returns to China to see how 21st Century urbanisation is progressing. Show more

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Dr Barry Marshall risked his own life to find a cure for stomach ulcers. He succeeded and won a Nobel Prize for Medicine for his efforts Show more

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Sergio Batista is described as a "quiet man" who can steer Argentina's football team back on track after Diego Maradona's controversial time in charge. World Football talks to him and fans. Show more

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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

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Nick Rankin reports from Alaska, where the world's biggest wild salmon run may be threatened by the discovery of minerals. Show more

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A second series of public events on the role of science in society, from the BBC World Service with the Wellcome Collection.

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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.

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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.

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Football and more - the fan's phone-in from the BBC.

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Seven years after an American rocket attack destroyed his home, killed 16 members of his family, and left him without arms, Ali Abbas returns to Baghdad. Show more

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Mike Wooldridge explores the decision of the conscientious objector.

What drives the decision not to take up arms, often taken in the face of punishment, hostility and broken relationships? Show more

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Dr Barry Marshall risked his own life to find a cure for stomach ulcers. He succeeded and won a Nobel Prize for Medicine for his efforts Show more

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Kamila Shamsie discusses her novel Burnt Shadows, and answers questions from BBC World Service listeners around the world. Show more

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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

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Prominent international thinkers debating big ideas.

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Contemporary and classical tracks from around the world with Mark Coles. Show more

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Mark Tully considers the long-running controversy in Indian politics over the place of Hinduism in this officially secular nation. Show more

Rajan Datar chairs a discussion between an Afghan listener, Ghazi Wardak, and the head of news and current affairs for the World Service, Andrew Whitehead. Show more

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Kamila Shamsie discusses her novel Burnt Shadows, and answers questions from BBC World Service listeners around the world. Show more

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Seven years after an American rocket attack destroyed his home, killed 16 members of his family, and left him without arms, Ali Abbas returns to Baghdad. Show more

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Peter Day meets Chilean entrepreneur Fernando Fischmann who has discovered a technique to keep lagoon water clear. Show more

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Scientists find that cells can fight off viruses; How a snake gave birth to a new sex – without a father; Recreating the time before the Big Bang; Orange healthy maize; 10 years of living in space Show more