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News on the next stage in the development of a single-atom transistor; A Kenyan Chief uses Twitter to bring down the levels of crime in his area; A report on computer controlled sexual aids. Show more

Rajan Datar explores how listeners can contribute to the World Service at 80 programmes next Wednesday. Show more

Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.

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Evan Davis and guests discuss the curiosities of selling expertise. How do consumers avoid being ripped off? They also debate religion at work. 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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Can Europe revitalise itself by coming up with a new idea that the whole continent can rally behind? And could that idea come from online forums? Show more

Rajan Datar explores how listeners can contribute to the World Service at 80 programmes next Wednesday. Show more

Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.

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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.

Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.

Peter Day hears how the global pharmaceutical industry is facing some difficult strategic choices. Show more

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We follow the experiences of patients and medical staff whose lives converge at the St John Eye Hospital in East Jerusalem. Show more

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Stephen Fry takes us on a tour of St James's, in the heart of London, an area associated with exclusive clubs, fine art and fine wines. Show more

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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

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Stories from Somalia, the Bahamas, Libya, Hong Kong and New York City. Presented by Owen Bennett Jones. Show more

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Cash incentives to young women in Malawi lead to less HIV infection; old antibiotic could treat TB; cleaning umbilical cords saves babies' lives Show more

In 1955, Sir Stirling Moss faced his biggest motor racing challenge: a 1000 mile circuit of Italy. Show more

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Can Europe revitalise itself by coming up with a new idea that the whole continent can rally behind? And could that idea come from online forums? Show more

Tim Harford investigates media reports that say 55% of Syrians think their president should not resign. Is this striking statistic reliable? Plus, which European country works the longest hours? Show more

Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.

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Remembering fallen colleagues: how do you deal with the news of death when it really hits home? 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.

Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.

Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.

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Football and more - the fan's phone-in from the BBC.

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.

Jane Little speaks to Hindu, Muslim and Catholic women to find out what it means for women to take on religious roles normally reserved for men? Show more

Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.

Stories from Somalia, the Bahamas, Libya, Hong Kong and New York City. Presented by Owen Bennett Jones. Show more

Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.

Peter Day hears how the global pharmaceutical industry is facing some difficult strategic choices. Show more

Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.

Remembering fallen colleagues: how do you deal with the news of death when it really hits home? Show more

Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.

Evan Davis and guests discuss the curiosities of selling expertise. How do consumers avoid being ripped off? They also debate religion at work. 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.

The Strand reports from a snowbound and bomb damaged Afghan National Theatre and Mark Coles rounds up this month's music news and new releases. Show more

BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.

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.

Jane Little speaks to Hindu, Muslim and Catholic women to find out what it means for women to take on religious roles normally reserved for men? 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.

Remembering fallen colleagues: how do you deal with the news of death when it really hits home? Show more

Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.

We follow the experiences of patients and medical staff whose lives converge at the St John Eye Hospital in East Jerusalem. Show more

Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.

Is it time for a rescue strategy for Greece like the post-war Marshall plan? Join Stephen Evans and his guests to discuss this. Plus Colm O'Regan with his views on national stereotypes. 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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Rebecca Morelle meets the explorers building submersibles to return to the deepest point of the ocean, the Mariana Trench, nearly 11 kilometres beneath the surface. Show more

In 1955, Sir Stirling Moss faced his biggest motor racing challenge: a 1000 mile circuit of Italy. Show more

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