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Are the makers of biofuels undermining that most crucial resource - the global food supply? We debate the issues. And a Chinese internet company seeking global recognition via its Olympics coverage. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Somalia and India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Insight and wit from BBC correspondents around the world, presented by Pascale Harter. Mary Harper visits Mogadishu's ruined cathedral; Rahul Tandon tries to make the grade for Kolkata's top schools. Show more
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Karachi has a population of 20 million - of whom an estimated half a million - are chronic heroin addicts. Mobeen Azhar finds out how a charity is helping them and their families. Show more
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Oumou Sangaré and Béla Fleck, Read My Country from Argentina and a musical tribute to Marvin Hamlisch. Show more
Witness History
Abebe Bikila the barefoot runner
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
At the 1960 Olympics in Rome an Ethiopian athlete stunned the world. He was the first black African to win an Olympic gold medal and he did it without wearing shoes. Show more
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News and issues making the headlines each day.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Health Check
Julian Rotter - Locus Of Control
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is your life about down to luck? Or do you make your own luck? These questions were at the heart of ground-breaking personality research by psychologist Julian Rotter. Claudia Hammond meets him. Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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On the day the first ever Olympic medals are given for women's boxing - is this a great day for women's sport? Also, two-time Kenyan gold medallist Kip Keino takes your questions.
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Karachi has a population of 20 million - of whom an estimated half a million - are chronic heroin addicts. Mobeen Azhar finds out how a charity is helping them and their families. Show more
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How an Olympic defeat drove a British medical student to break the four-minute mile. 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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London Calling, Hope Springs, Indigenous Singers Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Somalia and India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Insight and wit from BBC correspondents around the world, presented by Pascale Harter. Mary Harper visits Mogadishu's ruined cathedral; Rahul Tandon tries to make the grade for Kolkata's top schools. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Karachi has a population of 20 million - of whom an estimated half a million - are chronic heroin addicts. Mobeen Azhar finds out how a charity is helping them and their families. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
Witness History
Abebe Bikila the barefoot runner
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
At the 1960 Olympics in Rome an Ethiopian athlete stunned the world. He was the first black African to win an Olympic gold medal and he did it without wearing shoes. 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.
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WHYS is at Foyle's Book Store on Charing Cross Road in central London with some of the world's best writers on the Olympics - asking what exactly the Games are for?
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Safe touchdown of the Mars Science Lab; Are recent heat waves in US and Russia caused by climate change?; Astronomer Sir Bernard Lovell dies; The final finalist of the STAGE, science play competition Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Somalia and India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Insight and wit from BBC correspondents around the world, presented by Pascale Harter. Mary Harper visits Mogadishu's ruined cathedral; Rahul Tandon tries to make the grade for Kolkata's top schools. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Karachi has a population of 20 million - of whom an estimated half a million - are chronic heroin addicts. Mobeen Azhar finds out how a charity is helping them and their families. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
How an Olympic defeat drove a British medical student to break the four-minute mile. Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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London Calling: World Have Your Say
London Calling: Bolt strikes again
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineReaction as Usain Bolt becomes the first ever man to defend the 200m Olympic crown - and Kenya's David Rusdisha wins the 800m in a word record time.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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London Calling, Hope Springs, Indigenous Singers Show more
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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How an Olympic defeat drove a British medical student to break the four-minute mile. 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 latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
From Our Own Correspondent
Somalia and India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Insight and wit from BBC correspondents around the world, presented by Pascale Harter. Mary Harper visits Mogadishu's ruined cathedral; Rahul Tandon tries to make the grade for Kolkata's top schools. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Karachi has a population of 20 million - of whom an estimated half a million - are chronic heroin addicts. Mobeen Azhar finds out how a charity is helping them and their families. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
How an Olympic defeat drove a British medical student to break the four-minute mile. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The global radio news programme, covering the latest developments and stories, that matter to you
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
London Calling, Hope Springs, Indigenous Singers Show more
Witness History
Abebe Bikila the barefoot runner
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
At the 1960 Olympics in Rome an Ethiopian athlete stunned the world. He was the first black African to win an Olympic gold medal and he did it without wearing shoes. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The global radio news programme, covering the latest developments and stories, that matter to you
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Safe touchdown of the Mars Science Lab; Are recent heat waves in US and Russia caused by climate change?; Astronomer Sir Bernard Lovell dies; The final finalist of the STAGE, science play competition Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Somalia and India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Insight and wit from BBC correspondents around the world, presented by Pascale Harter. Mary Harper visits Mogadishu's ruined cathedral; Rahul Tandon tries to make the grade for Kolkata's top schools. Show more
