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The relentless rise of megacities. What are the challenges for residents, businesses and municipal government? Will Ross reports on the efforts to make Lagos a truly 21st century city. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
France and Egypt
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces personal insights and wit from around the world. Christian Fraser sees youth disaffected in Marseilles and Amiens; Edwin Lane finds beer and bars still on tap in Cairo. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
HARDtalk
Angélique Kidjo - Musician and Activist
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to one of Africa's foremost divas, Angélique Kidjo. Show more
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We review the new film from Oscar-winning director James Marsh about torn loyalties and what happens after a young IRA sympathiser and mother is captured by the British Secret Service. Show more
Witness History
Windies Make England Grovel
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the summer of 1976 the England cricket captain, Tony Greig, said he was going to make the West Indies "grovel" in the upcoming series of Test matches. It was a remark he came to regret. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
News and issues making the headlines each day.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Inside The Paralympics Archive
Technology
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Gareth Mitchell looks at the technology behind the Paralympics and finds out how new products are designed and developed. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
France and Egypt
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces personal insights and wit from around the world. Christian Fraser sees youth disaffected in Marseilles and Amiens; Edwin Lane finds beer and bars still on tap in Cairo. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: Should Greece get more time for cuts?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The BBC news programme where you set the agenda.
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The relentless rise of megacities. What are the challenges for residents, businesses and municipal government? Will Ross reports on the efforts to make Lagos a truly 21st century city. 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.
HARDtalk
Angélique Kidjo - Musician and Activist
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to one of Africa's foremost divas, Angélique Kidjo. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Peru's first transgender couple to go public share their story. 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 controversial show on Saudi TV which dramatises the life of a companion of Muhammad. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
France and Egypt
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces personal insights and wit from around the world. Christian Fraser sees youth disaffected in Marseilles and Amiens; Edwin Lane finds beer and bars still on tap in Cairo. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
HARDtalk
Angélique Kidjo - Musician and Activist
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to one of Africa's foremost divas, Angélique Kidjo. 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
Windies Make England Grovel
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the summer of 1976 the England cricket captain, Tony Greig, said he was going to make the West Indies "grovel" in the upcoming series of Test matches. It was a remark he came to regret. 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: Survivors of rape have their say.
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the week which saw US Congressman Todd Akin and British MP George Galloway make controversial statements on rape and abortion, we hear from women directly affected.
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.
Inside The Paralympics Archive
Ukraine's Success
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In Beijing in 2008, the Ukrainian Paralympic team came fourth in the medal table. Andriy Kravets discovers how they managed it. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
France and Egypt
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces personal insights and wit from around the world. Christian Fraser sees youth disaffected in Marseilles and Amiens; Edwin Lane finds beer and bars still on tap in Cairo. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
HARDtalk
Angélique Kidjo - Musician and Activist
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to one of Africa's foremost divas, Angélique Kidjo. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Peru's first transgender couple to go public share their story. 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.
The controversial show on Saudi TV which dramatises the life of a companion of Muhammad. 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.
Peru's first transgender couple to go public share their story. 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
France and Egypt
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces personal insights and wit from around the world. Christian Fraser sees youth disaffected in Marseilles and Amiens; Edwin Lane finds beer and bars still on tap in Cairo. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
HARDtalk
Angélique Kidjo - Musician and Activist
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to one of Africa's foremost divas, Angélique Kidjo. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Peru's first transgender couple to go public share their story. 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.
The controversial show on Saudi TV which dramatises the life of a companion of Muhammad. Show more
Witness History
Windies Make England Grovel
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the summer of 1976 the England cricket captain, Tony Greig, said he was going to make the West Indies "grovel" in the upcoming series of Test matches. It was a remark he came to regret. 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.
Inside The Paralympics Archive
Ukraine's Success
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In Beijing in 2008, the Ukrainian Paralympic team came fourth in the medal table. Andriy Kravets discovers how they managed it. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
France and Egypt
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces personal insights and wit from around the world. Christian Fraser sees youth disaffected in Marseilles and Amiens; Edwin Lane finds beer and bars still on tap in Cairo. Show more
