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Dr Nabil Mustapha, who was raised in the Baha'i faith and practised as a surgeon worldwide, explores the idea that "the earth is but one country and we are all its citizens." Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
19/03/2011
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How to survive in the shattered coastal villages of north Japan. Lovers of Hebrew try to ensure it keeps up with a changing world. And the miseries of a rare snow leopard in captivity in Pakistan. Show more
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One Planet
Nuclear fears go global, plus anger in the Gulf
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As the nuclear crisis in Japan continues, One Planet considers the global implications for an energy source that was making a comeback Show more
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Are we hard-wired to be hypocrites? What should we call cells taken from a dead animal but kept alive in a lab? And why is the idea of parallel universes gaining ground. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
From Our Own Correspondent
19/03/2011
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How to survive in the shattered coastal villages of north Japan. Lovers of Hebrew try to ensure it keeps up with a changing world. And the miseries of a rare snow leopard in captivity in Pakistan. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Business Weekly Archive
A new oil shock?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Could the nuclear disaster in Japan lead to another oil shock? Plus hedge fund manager Jim Chanos on US states facing possible bankruptcy. And the joys of working from home, in your pyjamas. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
BBC News reports from around the world.
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David Attenborough explains how different types of peppers, Potatoes and Artichokes made their way to the United Kingdom.
We hear from Amit Baruah the Head of the Hind Service about the future of the Hindi service on shortwave, following the decision to continue with a news bulletin for the next 12 months. Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
The latest news from the world of Sport.
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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From Our Own Correspondent
19/03/2011
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How to survive in the shattered coastal villages of north Japan. Lovers of Hebrew try to ensure it keeps up with a changing world. And the miseries of a rare snow leopard in captivity in Pakistan. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Interview Archive
18/03/2011 Art Spiegelman: Art Spiegelman, Cartoonist
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Another chance to hear Art Spiegelman who talked to Lyse Doucet about his life and his art back in 2009. Show more
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By studying the effects of the earthquake, tsunami and the ongoing nuclear incident in Japan, scientists hope to understand the Earth's power better Show more
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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Football and more - the fan's phone-in from the BBC.
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
BBC News reports from around the world.
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Business Weekly Archive
A new oil shock?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Could the nuclear disaster in Japan lead to another oil shock? Plus hedge fund manager Jim Chanos on US states facing possible bankruptcy. And the joys of working from home, in your pyjamas. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
BBC News reports from around the world.
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
David Attenborough explains how different types of peppers, Potatoes and Artichokes made their way to the United Kingdom.
From Mikhail Durnekov, who went to the Arctic last year as part of the Cape Farewell project. On the Edge of the Earth is a play inspired by that experience Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
BBC News reports from around the world.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
Witness History
Tokaimura nuclear accident
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In September 1999 there was a nuclear accident at Tokaimura in Japan. Workers mixing nuclear fuel had managed to start a nuclear reaction by mistake. Show more
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Are we hard-wired to be hypocrites? What should we call cells taken from a dead animal but kept alive in a lab? And why is the idea of parallel universes gaining ground. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Live news and current affairs, business and sport from around the world.
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Despite suggestions of decline in the West, the model of the nuclear family is still growing. What makes it so successful? Lucy Williamson reports from Nepal. Show more
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A slightly sombre World of Music this week with one eye on the news headlines. Mark Coles plays music from Japan, Tunisia, Pakistan, Senegal, Benin and France. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Live news and current affairs, business and sport from around the world.
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The Interview Archive
18/03/2011 Art Spiegelman: Art Spiegelman, Cartoonist
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Another chance to hear Art Spiegelman who talked to Lyse Doucet about his life and his art back in 2009. Show more
