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Is raising taxes the most efficient, though unpopular, way to tackle government deficits? Plus, Harvard professor Andrei Schleifer warns there should be curbs on financial innovation. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Iceland and France
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Alan Johnston with despatches from correspondents around the world. Today, Justin Rowlatt sees how Iceland toughed out its banking crisis and Christine Finn visits Caudry, France's home of lacemaking. Show more
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The Documentary
Ruling Iran: A Profile of the Supreme Leader
23 minutes
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James Reynolds profiles Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, one of the country's least scrutinised politicians. Show more
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Review of The Whistleblower, international biennial art award The Jameel Prize and 50th anniversary of John Coltrane's Live at the Village Vanguard. Show more
Witness History
Peace Activist Samantha Smith
10 minutes
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The story of a child who dreamed of world peace. She wrote a letter to the leader of the Soviet Union and found herself invited to summer camp on the Black Sea. Show more
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The story of Marina Nemat who was arrested in 1982 when she was only 16 and taken to Iran's notorious Evin prison. She was tortured, threatened with execution and forced to marry her interrogator. Show more
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Explorations in the world of science.
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Iceland and France
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Alan Johnston with despatches from correspondents around the world. Today, Justin Rowlatt sees how Iceland toughed out its banking crisis and Christine Finn visits Caudry, France's home of lacemaking. Show more
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: Are the rules of intervention in Syria different to Libya?
25 minutes
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WHYS 30: At least 130 people have been killed since Sunday, many in the Syrian city of Hama, on the eve of Ramadan. Are the rules of intervention in Syria different to Libya?
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Is raising taxes the most efficient, though unpopular, way to tackle government deficits? Plus, Harvard professor Andrei Schleifer warns there should be curbs on financial innovation. Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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The Documentary
Ruling Iran: A Profile of the Supreme Leader
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
James Reynolds profiles Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, one of the country's least scrutinised politicians. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Review of The Whistleblower, international biennial art award The Jameel Prize and 50th anniversary of John Coltrane's Live at the Village Vanguard. Show more
Witness History
Peace Activist Samantha Smith
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The story of a child who dreamed of world peace. She wrote a letter to the leader of the Soviet Union and found herself invited to summer camp on the Black Sea. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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A mother's 20 year campaign to find her murdered son's body Show more
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The Documentary
Ruling Iran: A Profile of the Supreme Leader
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
James Reynolds profiles Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, one of the country's least scrutinised politicians. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Explorations in the world of science.
From Our Own Correspondent
Iceland and France
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Alan Johnston with despatches from correspondents around the world. Today, Justin Rowlatt sees how Iceland toughed out its banking crisis and Christine Finn visits Caudry, France's home of lacemaking. 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.
Witness History
Peace Activist Samantha Smith
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The story of a child who dreamed of world peace. She wrote a letter to the leader of the Soviet Union and found herself invited to summer camp on the Black Sea. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
World Have Your Say
WHYS 60: Is this the humbling of America ?
55 minutes
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Is the debt ceiling bill the humbling of America ? People from around the world discuss whether this makes them see the US in a new light.
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MS DOS turns 30; Laura Sheeter talks about aerial photos; Rick Falkvinge tells us why he invested all of his savings into the digital currency Bitcoin Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Iceland and France
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Alan Johnston with despatches from correspondents around the world. Today, Justin Rowlatt sees how Iceland toughed out its banking crisis and Christine Finn visits Caudry, France's home of lacemaking. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Documentary
Ruling Iran: A Profile of the Supreme Leader
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
James Reynolds profiles Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, one of the country's least scrutinised politicians. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
A mother's 20 year campaign to find her murdered son's body Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Hollywood in China, Nigerian writer Teju Cole and Northumbrian pipe-player Kathryn Tickell. Show more
Witness History
Peace Activist Samantha Smith
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The story of a child who dreamed of world peace. She wrote a letter to the leader of the Soviet Union and found herself invited to summer camp on the Black Sea. 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.
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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A mother's 20 year campaign to find her murdered son's body Show more
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
Witness History
Peace Activist Samantha Smith
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The story of a child who dreamed of world peace. She wrote a letter to the leader of the Soviet Union and found herself invited to summer camp on the Black Sea. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Documentary
Ruling Iran: A Profile of the Supreme Leader
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
James Reynolds profiles Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, one of the country's least scrutinised politicians. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
A mother's 20 year campaign to find her murdered son's body 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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Hollywood in China, Nigerian writer Teju Cole and Northumbrian pipe-player Kathryn Tickell. Show more
Witness History
Peace Activist Samantha Smith
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The story of a child who dreamed of world peace. She wrote a letter to the leader of the Soviet Union and found herself invited to summer camp on the Black Sea. 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.
MS DOS turns 30; Laura Sheeter talks about aerial photos; Rick Falkvinge tells us why he invested all of his savings into the digital currency Bitcoin Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Iceland and France
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Alan Johnston with despatches from correspondents around the world. Today, Justin Rowlatt sees how Iceland toughed out its banking crisis and Christine Finn visits Caudry, France's home of lacemaking. Show more
