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Join Lawrence Pollard and Lerato Mbele as they discuss the latest developments and stories that matter to you
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The Kenyan government is trying to make the country a more attractive place to invest. The Trade Minister explains how, and one investor says he likes what he sees. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Paris in August
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces an essay by Joanna Robertson on the rituals of the French summer - and how they affect daily life in the capital. It turns out that not EVERYONE leaves town for the holidays. Show more
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In Assignment, BBC Seoul correspondent Lucy Williamson explores the growing popularity of South Korean host bars, where female customers select and pay for male companions. Show more
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Lars Von Trier, Susan Philipsz, and A Chance to Dance. Show more
Witness History
Elvis - The Comeback Special
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How a 1968 television special revived the career of the King of Rock and Roll. 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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Claudia Hammond explores the mind games of babies, and how weightlifting cuts your type 2 diabetes risk. There’s also a heavy weight suit to make young doctors nicer to their older patients. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Paris in August
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces an essay by Joanna Robertson on the rituals of the French summer - and how they affect daily life in the capital. It turns out that not EVERYONE leaves town for the holidays. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: Will Ecuador finally grant Julian Assange asylum?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Ecuador is due to announce its decision on whether it will grant Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, currently living at their Embassy in London asylum. Will Ecuador finally grant Julian Assange asylum? Show more
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The Kenyan government is trying to make the country a more attractive place to invest. The Trade Minister explains how, and one investor says he likes what he sees. Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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In Assignment, BBC Seoul correspondent Lucy Williamson explores the growing popularity of South Korean host bars, where female customers select and pay for male companions. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Kenyan rapper who draws on his own experiences to fight tribal divisions in his country. 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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Chicken with Plums, Read My Country Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Paris in August
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces an essay by Joanna Robertson on the rituals of the French summer - and how they affect daily life in the capital. It turns out that not EVERYONE leaves town for the holidays. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
In Assignment, BBC Seoul correspondent Lucy Williamson explores the growing popularity of South Korean host bars, where female customers select and pay for male companions. 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
Elvis - The Comeback Special
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How a 1968 television special revived the career of the King of Rock and Roll. 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.
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
World Have Your Say
WHYS 60: Ecuador offers political asylum to Wikileaks founder Julian Assange
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Ecuador offers political asylum to Wikileaks founder Julian Assange saying "He could be susceptible to grave danger".
Also, has the Syrian crisis spread to Lebanon? Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
BBC News reports from around the world.
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Robotic exoskeletons controlled by the mind; Camouflaging, colour-changing artificial animals; Fish playing computer games; Finding out exactly how the mouse eye spots an aerial predator Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Paris in August
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces an essay by Joanna Robertson on the rituals of the French summer - and how they affect daily life in the capital. It turns out that not EVERYONE leaves town for the holidays. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
In Assignment, BBC Seoul correspondent Lucy Williamson explores the growing popularity of South Korean host bars, where female customers select and pay for male companions. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Kenyan rapper who draws on his own experiences to fight tribal divisions in his country. 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.
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.
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.
Chicken with Plums, Read My Country 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.
The Kenyan rapper who draws on his own experiences to fight tribal divisions in his country. 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
Paris in August
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces an essay by Joanna Robertson on the rituals of the French summer - and how they affect daily life in the capital. It turns out that not EVERYONE leaves town for the holidays. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
In Assignment, BBC Seoul correspondent Lucy Williamson explores the growing popularity of South Korean host bars, where female customers select and pay for male companions. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Kenyan rapper who draws on his own experiences to fight tribal divisions in his country. 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.
Chicken with Plums, Read My Country Show more
Witness History
Elvis - The Comeback Special
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How a 1968 television special revived the career of the King of Rock and Roll. 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.
Robotic exoskeletons controlled by the mind; Camouflaging, colour-changing artificial animals; Fish playing computer games; Finding out exactly how the mouse eye spots an aerial predator Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Paris in August
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces an essay by Joanna Robertson on the rituals of the French summer - and how they affect daily life in the capital. It turns out that not EVERYONE leaves town for the holidays. Show more
