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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.
Does the evasion of sanctions against Iran and interest rate manipulation at banks point to a wider cultural problem in the business? And the economic consequences of fasting during Ramadan. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Egypt and Indonesia
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces wit and insight from BBC correspondents Yolande Knell, gauging the lawlessness of the Sinai peninsula, and Karishma Vaswani, meeting the urban 'train riders' of Jakarta. Show more
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HARDtalk
Lord Moynihan - Chairman of the British Olympics Association
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Katya Adler speaks to Lord Moynihan, Chairman of the British Olympics Association and Director of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Show more
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Chicken with Plums, Read My Country Show more
Witness History
The Assassination of Ruth First
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In August 1982 the anti-apartheid activist Ruth First was killed by a bomb delivered to her office, hidden in a parcel. A former political prisoner, she was living in exile in Mozambique. 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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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
Egypt and Indonesia
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces wit and insight from BBC correspondents Yolande Knell, gauging the lawlessness of the Sinai peninsula, and Karishma Vaswani, meeting the urban 'train riders' of Jakarta. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: South Africa shooting
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
We get reaction to the violence yesterday at the Marikana platinum mine, where South African police opened fire during clashes with striking miners leaving at least 12 people dead. Show more
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Does the evasion of sanctions against Iran and interest rate manipulation at banks point to a wider cultural problem in the business? And the economic consequences of fasting during Ramadan. Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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HARDtalk
Lord Moynihan - Chairman of the British Olympics Association
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Katya Adler speaks to Lord Moynihan, Chairman of the British Olympics Association and Director of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Show more
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World Football
Richard Scudamore, Asian fixers and Vilanova
28 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The Chief Executive of the Premier League says there’ll be no matches abroad on his watch. We look at Barcelona’s La Liga prospects and hear about the Asian match fixers 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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World Writers Conference, Lourdes Grobet, Cultural Manifesto Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Egypt and Indonesia
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces wit and insight from BBC correspondents Yolande Knell, gauging the lawlessness of the Sinai peninsula, and Karishma Vaswani, meeting the urban 'train riders' of Jakarta. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
HARDtalk
Lord Moynihan - Chairman of the British Olympics Association
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Katya Adler speaks to Lord Moynihan, Chairman of the British Olympics Association and Director of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games 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
The Assassination of Ruth First
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In August 1982 the anti-apartheid activist Ruth First was killed by a bomb delivered to her office, hidden in a parcel. A former political prisoner, she was living in exile in Mozambique. 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.
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 60: South Africa mine clashes/Pussy Riot verdict
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
What does mining violence mean for South Africa and your reaction to the Pussy Riot trial
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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100 years ago, Robert Scott's bid to reach the South Pole first may have ended in tragic failure but Kevin Fong argues the scientific discoveries were much more important than who won the polar race Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Egypt and Indonesia
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces wit and insight from BBC correspondents Yolande Knell, gauging the lawlessness of the Sinai peninsula, and Karishma Vaswani, meeting the urban 'train riders' of Jakarta. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
HARDtalk
Lord Moynihan - Chairman of the British Olympics Association
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Katya Adler speaks to Lord Moynihan, Chairman of the British Olympics Association and Director of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
World Football
Richard Scudamore, Asian fixers and Vilanova
28 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The Chief Executive of the Premier League says there’ll be no matches abroad on his watch. We look at Barcelona’s La Liga prospects and hear about the Asian match fixers 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.
World Writers Conference, Lourdes Grobet, Cultural Manifesto 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.
World Football
Richard Scudamore, Asian fixers and Vilanova
28 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The Chief Executive of the Premier League says there’ll be no matches abroad on his watch. We look at Barcelona’s La Liga prospects and hear about the Asian match fixers 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
Egypt and Indonesia
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces wit and insight from BBC correspondents Yolande Knell, gauging the lawlessness of the Sinai peninsula, and Karishma Vaswani, meeting the urban 'train riders' of Jakarta. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
HARDtalk
Lord Moynihan - Chairman of the British Olympics Association
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Katya Adler speaks to Lord Moynihan, Chairman of the British Olympics Association and Director of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
World Football
Richard Scudamore, Asian fixers and Vilanova
28 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The Chief Executive of the Premier League says there’ll be no matches abroad on his watch. We look at Barcelona’s La Liga prospects and hear about the Asian match fixers 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.
World Writers Conference, Lourdes Grobet, Cultural Manifesto Show more
Witness History
The Assassination of Ruth First
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In August 1982 the anti-apartheid activist Ruth First was killed by a bomb delivered to her office, hidden in a parcel. A former political prisoner, she was living in exile in Mozambique. 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.
100 years ago, Robert Scott's bid to reach the South Pole first may have ended in tragic failure but Kevin Fong argues the scientific discoveries were much more important than who won the polar race Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Egypt and Indonesia
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces wit and insight from BBC correspondents Yolande Knell, gauging the lawlessness of the Sinai peninsula, and Karishma Vaswani, meeting the urban 'train riders' of Jakarta. Show more