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Oil from a crashed ship threatens the delicate ecosystem of Tristan da Cunha; Evidence that the Clovis were not the first settlers in the Americas; Applying maths to science and sport; Food tasters Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
26/03/2011
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The difficulties of coordinating the allied operations over Libya. How the Dutch royal family is no longer as laid back as it used to be. And some of the bizarre names to be found in the Philippines. Show more
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Irma Kurtz considers how serendipity influences and moulds our lives in 'Happy Accidents'. Show more
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One Planet
The diseases and development trap
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Meeting the man the world's asked to beat Aids, TB and Malaria - diseases costing lives and harming global development Show more
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The power of poetry to focus on the very small and stretch our minds to the cosmos.
And an alternative view on the survival of the human race, it could be that our fate is not yet sealed. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
26/03/2011
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The difficulties of coordinating the allied operations over Libya. How the Dutch royal family is no longer as laid back as it used to be. And some of the bizarre names to be found in the Philippines. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Business Weekly Archive
The financial cost of conflict
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As western forces bomb Libya, we explore the financial cost of war. Plus we hear from Tokyo's business community after the quake. And Justin Rowlatt meets hopeful future homeowners in Beijing. Show more
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Cicadas are those strumming insects that fill the evening air across the world with sound. David Attenborough tells a tale of one species that strums once every 17 years. Show more
As the World Service says goodbye to a number of its cherished language services, we reflect on what they have meant to listeners. Show more
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Oil from a crashed ship threatens the delicate ecosystem of Tristan da Cunha; Evidence that the Clovis were not the first settlers in the Americas; Applying maths to science and sport; Food tasters Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Gadaffi's forces pull back under allied fire; Russian football racism; Japanese quake aid
The latest news from the world of Sport.
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The World Debate
The West and The Middle East
55 minutes
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Have the West's policies failed North Africa and the Middle East?
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From Our Own Correspondent
26/03/2011
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The difficulties of coordinating the allied operations over Libya. How the Dutch royal family is no longer as laid back as it used to be. And some of the bizarre names to be found in the Philippines. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Interview Archive
25/03/2011 Nando Parrado: Nando Parrado, Plane Crash Survivor
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Survival, in its purest form, is the story of Nando Parrado. In this last edition of The Interview, there's another chance to hear him talking to Carrie Gracie Show more
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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.
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From Our Own Correspondent
26/03/2011
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The difficulties of coordinating the allied operations over Libya. How the Dutch royal family is no longer as laid back as it used to be. And some of the bizarre names to be found in the Philippines. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Business Weekly Archive
The financial cost of conflict
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As western forces bomb Libya, we explore the financial cost of war. Plus we hear from Tokyo's business community after the quake. And Justin Rowlatt meets hopeful future homeowners in Beijing. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Strand Weekend Archive
26/03/2011
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day.
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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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 Mexico City. Show more
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Oil from a crashed ship threatens the delicate ecosystem of Tristan da Cunha; Evidence that the Clovis were not the first settlers in the Americas; Applying maths to science and sport; Food tasters Show more
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Heart and Soul
Uganda - Return Of The Child Soldiers
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Paul Bakibinga asks how former child soldiers abducted by the Lords Resistance Army can be helped to overcome their trauma.
One Planet
The diseases and development trap
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Meeting the man the world's asked to beat Aids, TB and Malaria - diseases costing lives and harming global development Show more
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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The power of poetry to focus on the very small and stretch our minds to the cosmos.
And an alternative view on the survival of the human race, it could be that our fate is not yet sealed. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
BBC News reports from around the world.
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
From Our Own Correspondent
28/03/2011
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Alan Johnston takes a closer look at some of the stories in the world news: today from Hungary and Malaysia. Show more
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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 Mexico City. Show more
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It may be the very last World of Music this week, but Mark Coles is in postitive mood with an exciting and inspiring selection of music. Show more
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Live news and current affairs, business and sport from around the world.
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The Interview Archive
25/03/2011 Nando Parrado: Nando Parrado, Plane Crash Survivor
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Survival, in its purest form, is the story of Nando Parrado. In this last edition of The Interview, there's another chance to hear him talking to Carrie Gracie Show more
