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As President Obama reigns in government spending and Nasa is told to work in partnership with private enterprise, Peter Day asks what happens next on America's journey into space. Show more
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Foot and Mouth disease; Effect of global warming on food crop production; Gravity Probe B finally proves Einstein was right; Killing rats on South Georgia; Space tourists Show more
In 1945, the Red Army occupied part of Berlin as World War II came to an end.
Witness speaks to one German woman about life in the city under the Soviet troops. Show more
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Why shining a spotlight on the brain's capacity for empathy may give clues to human callousness. And what social and economic conditions make crime and cruelty flourish? Show more
Rajan Datar reflects on the World Service's coverage of the Royal Wedding and the other big story of the week, the killing of Osama bin Laden.
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Rob Walker reports on the unfolding story of the operation that led the killing of Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan. Show more
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World Book Club
Boris Akunin - The Winter Queen
53 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Detective Erast Fandorin investigates a student's apparent suicide in 19th-century Moscow Show more
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Debating military and intelligence issues following the death of the al-Qaeda leader, Osama Bin Laden Show more
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Christopher Landau tells the unknown story of the rapid growth of state-sanctioned Christianity in China, and its impact.
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Jonathan Glancey looks at architecture in Middle Eastern countries such as Dubai and Qatar, and asks: Is it all built on sand? Show more
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As President Obama reigns in government spending and Nasa is told to work in partnership with private enterprise, Peter Day asks what happens next on America's journey into space. 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.
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Jonathan Glancey looks at architecture in Middle Eastern countries such as Dubai and Qatar, and asks: Is it all built on sand? Show more
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Witness History
Victory in Europe Day
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On May 8 1945, Winston Churchill announced the end of the war in Europe.
It meant defeat for Germany, but great rejoicing in Britain. Show more
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The Strand Weekend Archive
07/05/2011
55 minutes
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The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day. Show more
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Bin Laden home videos; Uganda opposition leader; gramophone records return
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Why shining a spotlight on the brain's capacity for empathy may give clues to human callousness. And what social and economic conditions make crime and cruelty flourish? Show more
Witness History
Al-Qaeda 1998 Embassy Bombings in Africa
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We remember the day in 1998 when al-Qaeda bombed America's embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, and hear the harrowing testimony of a man who was blinded for life in one of the blasts.
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World Book Club
Boris Akunin - The Winter Queen
53 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Detective Erast Fandorin investigates a student's apparent suicide in 19th-century Moscow Show more
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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.
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One Planet
Why do we all own a lawnmower?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The rise of collaborative consumption and why sharing is good for business and the planet Show more
In 1945, the Red Army occupied part of Berlin as World War II came to an end.
Witness speaks to one German woman about life in the city under the Soviet troops. Show more
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.
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
As President Obama reigns in government spending and Nasa is told to work in partnership with private enterprise, Peter Day asks what happens next on America's journey into space. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Why shining a spotlight on the brain's capacity for empathy may give clues to human callousness. And what social and economic conditions make crime and cruelty flourish? Show more
Witness History
Victory in Europe Day
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On May 8 1945, Winston Churchill announced the end of the war in Europe.
It meant defeat for Germany, but great rejoicing in Britain. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
World Book Club
Boris Akunin - The Winter Queen
53 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Detective Erast Fandorin investigates a student's apparent suicide in 19th-century Moscow Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Live news and current affairs, business and sport from around the world.
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Christopher Landau tells the unknown story of the rapid growth of state-sanctioned Christianity in China, and its impact.
