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Egypt mourns after at least 74 died at a football match; More than 200 people have been rescued after a ferry sank off Papua New Guinea; Facebook has announced plans to sell shares in the company.
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Doing business in Syria
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Will it be a collapsing economy which finally undermines the regime in Syria? And we report from Russia on opposition activist Andrei Novalny's attempt to win round the business community. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Ethiopia, Italy and Libya
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Owen Bennett Jones presents reports from Mary Harper, tracing the qat trade through the Ethiopian town of Awadaye; and David Willey in Rome, reflecting on the long history of Italian-Libyan relations. Show more
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Assignment
Opposing Syria's President Assad
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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For Assignment Tim Whewell goes undercover in Damascus entering the dangerous world of the Syrian opposition to find out how strong they are – and what they really want. Show more
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It is 30 years since thousands of Syrians were killed by their own army. The soldiers had been ordered to end an uprising in the city of Hama. Show more
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: Egypt football violence: your reaction
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At least 74 people are dead after riots erupted following Al-Masry's match with Al-Ahly in Port Said. Three days of mourning have been announced. But what triggered the violence?
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Assignment
Opposing Syria's President Assad
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
For Assignment Tim Whewell goes undercover in Damascus entering the dangerous world of the Syrian opposition to find out how strong they are – and what they really want. Show more
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A heart surgeon warns the increase in popularity of smoking water pipes may lead to an epidemic of heart disease in the Gulf States. It's thought that using a shisha is like smoking 40 cigarettes. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Ethiopia, Italy and Libya
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Owen Bennett Jones presents reports from Mary Harper, tracing the qat trade through the Ethiopian town of Awadaye; and David Willey in Rome, reflecting on the long history of Italian-Libyan relations. Show more
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The Egyptian woman who says she was subjected to a forced virginity test by the military. Show more
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The best of the world's arts, film, music and literature brought to you every day. Show more
It is 30 years since thousands of Syrians were killed by their own army. The soldiers had been ordered to end an uprising in the city of Hama. Show more
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Football deaths stir Egyptian anger; PNG ferry sinks; and why Australia needs elephants
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Two Pakistani women break the silence on domestic abuse. Show more
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Assignment
Opposing Syria's President Assad
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
For Assignment Tim Whewell goes undercover in Damascus entering the dangerous world of the Syrian opposition to find out how strong they are – and what they really want. 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.
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 60: Reaction to Port Said riots and
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Your reaction to the Port Said riots and we'll also discuss why football, in so many different situations, is 'used' to inflame political and religious tensions. Show more
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Chemists develop a way of increasing malaria drug production which could see prices drop; Microplastics found on beaches across the world; Scientists mind reading; Brain size and friendships Show more
It is 30 years since thousands of Syrians were killed by their own army. The soldiers had been ordered to end an uprising in the city of Hama. Show more
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Assignment
Opposing Syria's President Assad
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
For Assignment Tim Whewell goes undercover in Damascus entering the dangerous world of the Syrian opposition to find out how strong they are – and what they really want. Show more
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Two Pakistani women break the silence on domestic abuse. Show more
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Operation Fast and Furious; William Hague in Somalia. 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.
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Celebrating the life of Nobel prize winning poet Wislawa Szymborska. Artist Leung Chi Wo's new show. And a look at US horror films opening this weekend. Show more
The great Egyptian singer was buried 37 years ago. Millions attended her funeral in Cairo. Show more
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Two Pakistani women break the silence on domestic abuse. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Ethiopia, Italy and Libya
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Owen Bennett Jones presents reports from Mary Harper, tracing the qat trade through the Ethiopian town of Awadaye; and David Willey in Rome, reflecting on the long history of Italian-Libyan relations. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Assignment
Opposing Syria's President Assad
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
For Assignment Tim Whewell goes undercover in Damascus entering the dangerous world of the Syrian opposition to find out how strong they are – and what they really want. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Celebrating the life of Nobel prize winning poet Wislawa Szymborska. Artist Leung Chi Wo's new show. And a look at US horror films opening this weekend. Show more
It is 30 years since thousands of Syrians were killed by their own army. The soldiers had been ordered to end an uprising in the city of Hama. 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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Two Pakistani women break the silence on domestic abuse. Show more
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Live news and current affairs, business and sport from around the world.
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Chemists develop a way of increasing malaria drug production which could see prices drop; Microplastics found on beaches across the world; Scientists mind reading; Brain size and friendships Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Ethiopia, Italy and Libya
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Owen Bennett Jones presents reports from Mary Harper, tracing the qat trade through the Ethiopian town of Awadaye; and David Willey in Rome, reflecting on the long history of Italian-Libyan relations. Show more