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Stories from the year that changed the face of the Middle East with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen. Show more
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Stephen Sackur speaks to former mercenary Simon Mann. Show more
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The Oscar-winning screenwriter, Steven Zaillian, discusses Hollywood's take on Swedish crime drama The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Show more
Witness History
Concert for Bangladesh
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on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1971 the first big rock benefit gig was organised by former Beatle, George Harrison. He did it to raise money for refugees from the Bangladesh War of Independence. Show more
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Is the US dollar going to be knocked off its perch as the only true global currency? Plus the man who named the Pentium chip and Blackberry phone explains what makes a great brand name. Show more
How is the world shaping up for the London Olympics and Paralympics in the build up to the greatest show on earth.
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Stephen Sackur speaks to former mercenary Simon Mann. Show more
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A discussion on how to spot the degree to which photos have been doctored; News of how mobile phones can be used to determine whether drugs are fake Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Syria and France
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Owen Bennett Jones introduces personal insights from correspondents abroad. Mark Savage, in northern Lebanon, hears of torture in Syria; Christine Finn visits a Paris bookshop and refuge for writers. Show more
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Britain's Dame Stephanie Shirley describes bringing up her severely autistic son Giles. Show more
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The Oscar-winning screenwriter, Steven Zaillian, discusses Hollywood's take on Swedish crime drama The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Show more
Witness History
Concert for Bangladesh
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1971 the first big rock benefit gig was organised by former Beatle, George Harrison. He did it to raise money for refugees from the Bangladesh War of Independence. Show more
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The outspoken actress forced into hiding for supporting the Syrian uprising. Show more
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Stephen Sackur speaks to former mercenary Simon Mann. Show more
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
From Our Own Correspondent
Syria and France
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Owen Bennett Jones introduces personal insights from correspondents abroad. Mark Savage, in northern Lebanon, hears of torture in Syria; Christine Finn visits a Paris bookshop and refuge for writers. Show more
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WHYS 60 When is a word racist?
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Following the punishment handed down to Liverpool's Luis Suarez for racially abusing another player, we discuss racial epithets and how they can be acceptable in some countries, intolerable in others. Show more
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Sunshine stops chicken pox spreading; Wellcome Book Prize is thriller featuring Alzheimer’s disease; health myth on water and dry skin; silent strokes in children with sickle cell disease. Show more
Witness History
Concert for Bangladesh
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1971 the first big rock benefit gig was organised by former Beatle, George Harrison. He did it to raise money for refugees from the Bangladesh War of Independence. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Stephen Sackur speaks to former mercenary Simon Mann. Show more
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Stories from the year that changed the face of the Middle East with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen. 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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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Hoofmeisie is a South African, children's Afrikaans rom-com, the first for nearly four decades and we talk to the producer about the state of the South African film industry. Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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The outspoken actress forced into hiding for supporting the Syrian uprising. 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.
From Our Own Correspondent
Syria and France
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Owen Bennett Jones introduces personal insights from correspondents abroad. Mark Savage, in northern Lebanon, hears of torture in Syria; Christine Finn visits a Paris bookshop and refuge for writers. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Stephen Sackur speaks to former mercenary Simon Mann. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Hoofmeisie is a South African, children's Afrikaans rom-com, the first for nearly four decades and we talk to the producer about the state of the South African film industry. Show more
Witness History
Concert for Bangladesh
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1971 the first big rock benefit gig was organised by former Beatle, George Harrison. He did it to raise money for refugees from the Bangladesh War of Independence. 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.
The outspoken actress forced into hiding for supporting the Syrian uprising. 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.
Sunshine stops chicken pox spreading; Wellcome Book Prize is thriller featuring Alzheimer’s disease; health myth on water and dry skin; silent strokes in children with sickle cell disease. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Syria and France
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Owen Bennett Jones introduces personal insights from correspondents abroad. Mark Savage, in northern Lebanon, hears of torture in Syria; Christine Finn visits a Paris bookshop and refuge for writers. Show more
