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A report on the progress of eLearning in Africa; Could the community approach that gave us the Firefox browser help clean up oil spills?; Robot butlers envisaged at Future Tech Expo in Hungary Show more
Witness History
Mariel Boatlift from Cuba
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In 1980, more than 100,000 Cubans left the island in a boatlift from Mariel harbour. Witness speaks to the writer, Mirta Ojito, about how she fled from communism with her family. Show more
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The World Today Weekend Archive
29/05/2011 (0500 GMT)
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Our panellists, Mary Dejevsky and Anthony Kila discuss the latest FIFA corruption allegations, Nigeria's future and the legacy of Oprah Winfrey - as seen by author and activist, Maya Angelou. Show more
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The World Today Weekend Archive
29/05/2011
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Live news and current affairs, business and sport from around the world.
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New commitments to reduce maternal mortality; are foods fortified with vitamins bad for our health? Is it a myth that cramps are caused by a lack of salt? And how the seasons affect our emotions Show more
It is half a century since the launch of the human rights group Amnesty International. Over the years it has highlighted thousands of cases where people have been imprisoned without trial. Show more
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The World Today Weekend Archive
29/05/2011 (0700 GMT)
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Our panellists, Mary Dejevsky and Anthony Kila discuss the latest FIFA corruption allegations, Nigeria's future and the legacy of Oprah Winfrey - as seen by author and activist, Maya Angelou. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Documentary
The Ancestors Are Calling
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The pressure on Lesego Mangwanyane - a South African journalist - to become a sangoma, or traditional healer. Does she have a choice? Show more
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Heart and Soul
The Story Of Methodism
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Robert Colls explores the history and present concerns of the worldwide Methodist movement.
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What is next for the Euro and for Europe as the sovereign debt crisis continues. Show more
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The Strand Weekend Archive
28/05/2011
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day. Show more
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Iceland's volcanoes; The most species rich place in the world; How bacteria are vital in the formation of hailstones; Science at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Show more
Witness History
Mariel Boatlift from Cuba
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In 1980, more than 100,000 Cubans left the island in a boatlift from Mariel harbour. Witness speaks to the writer, Mirta Ojito, about how she fled from communism with her family. Show more
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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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The World Debate
The Arab Uprising - Is America Getting It Right?
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A debate on the US response to the Arab Uprising so far. Has America learnt lessons from the past, and are they getting it right? Show more
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Canadian academic, Jennifer Welsh, Somali government minister, Maryan Qasim and American soldier scholar, Lt Col Shannon Beebe discuss Responsibility to Protect. Show more
In 1921 the most famous perfume ever, was launched in France. It was created for Coco Chanel, the fashion designer and good-time girl, who wanted something modern and fresh to suit the times. Show more
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Football and more - the fan's phone-in from the BBC.
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Assignment
Stalin's Toxic Legacy in Georgia
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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For Assignment Angus Crawford travels to a remote valley in north west Georgia where a disused arsenic mine is polluting the area and posing a real threat to the health of the local population. Show more
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One Planet
Growing pains for population
18 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Head of UN Population on world's carrying capacity and why control is out of tune Show more
Witness History
Manchester United 1968
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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In May 1968 Manchester United Football club won its first European cup at Wembley. A fan and a player talk about the match, and the emotions. Show more
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Heart and Soul
The Story Of Methodism
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Robert Colls explores the history and present concerns of the worldwide Methodist movement.
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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The Documentary
The Ancestors Are Calling
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The pressure on Lesego Mangwanyane - a South African journalist - to become a sangoma, or traditional healer. Does she have a choice? Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
What is next for the Euro and for Europe as the sovereign debt crisis continues. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
BBC News reports from around the world.
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Iceland's volcanoes; The most species rich place in the world; How bacteria are vital in the formation of hailstones; Science at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Show more
Witness History
Mariel Boatlift from Cuba
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In 1980, more than 100,000 Cubans left the island in a boatlift from Mariel harbour. Witness speaks to the writer, Mirta Ojito, about how she fled from communism with her family. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
BBC News reports from around the world.
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New commitments to reduce maternal mortality; are foods fortified with vitamins bad for our health? Is it a myth that cramps are caused by a lack of salt? And how the seasons affect our emotions Show more
It is half a century since the launch of the human rights group Amnesty International. Over the years it has highlighted thousands of cases where people have been imprisoned without trial. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
BBC News reports from around the world.
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Heart and Soul
The Story Of Methodism
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Robert Colls explores the history and present concerns of the worldwide Methodist movement.
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Documentary
The Ancestors Are Calling
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The pressure on Lesego Mangwanyane - a South African journalist - to become a sangoma, or traditional healer. Does she have a choice? Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Explorations in the world of science.
Rajan Datar looks into the question of how the World Service trails its programmes and whether the use of music in the trails is too intrusive.
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The Strand Weekend Archive
28/05/2011
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day. 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.
Assignment
Stalin's Toxic Legacy in Georgia
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
For Assignment Angus Crawford travels to a remote valley in north west Georgia where a disused arsenic mine is polluting the area and posing a real threat to the health of the local population. Show more