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The global radio news programme, covering the latest developments and stories, that matter to you
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Can kayak racks and leaf blowers lift the world economy out of the doldrums? We'll be exploring how to harness the power consumer spending. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Dateline Beijing 1965
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces a personal essay from David Willey. He was the BBC's man in Rome for many years, but before that, he also reported from Maoist China - even meeting the last emperor, Pu Yi. Show more
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The Documentary
Swimming With Piranhas
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mike Greenwood reports from the Chaco in Paraguay, on the battle for one of the last wildernesses in the world. Show more
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The Strand Archive
Jean Claude Carriere
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Today a special long interview with veteran French screen-writer Jean Claude Carriere. Show more
In 1972, chess makes headlines as volatile American Bobby Fischer becomes world champion. 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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Discovery
The Life Scientific : Barbara Sahakian - Neuroscientist
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jim Al-Khalili talks to Cambridge University neuroscientist Barbara Sahakian about her Life Scientific, including her work on drugs to improve the performance of pilots, entrepreneurs and students. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Dateline Beijing 1965
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces a personal essay from David Willey. He was the BBC's man in Rome for many years, but before that, he also reported from Maoist China - even meeting the last emperor, Pu Yi. Show more
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: Your reaction to the Rachel Corrie verdict
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The BBC news programme where you set the agenda.
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Can kayak racks and leaf blowers lift the world economy out of the doldrums? We'll be exploring how to harness the power consumer spending. Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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The Documentary
Swimming With Piranhas
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mike Greenwood reports from the Chaco in Paraguay, on the battle for one of the last wildernesses in the world. Show more
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A Danish surgeon who has just returned from treating the wounded in Syria and an American photographer who takes extraordinary aerial pictures with the help of his custom-built paraglider. 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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A special edition of The Strand featuring Iranian graphic novelist, artist and film maker Marjane Satrapi. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Dateline Beijing 1965
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces a personal essay from David Willey. He was the BBC's man in Rome for many years, but before that, he also reported from Maoist China - even meeting the last emperor, Pu Yi. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Documentary
Swimming With Piranhas
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mike Greenwood reports from the Chaco in Paraguay, on the battle for one of the last wildernesses in the world. 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.
In 1972, chess makes headlines as volatile American Bobby Fischer becomes world champion. Show more
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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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World Have Your Say
WHYS 60: Can peace activists achieve anything?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We discuss the legacy of activists like Rachel Corrie, and also hear your reaction to India's first vagina-tightening cream.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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What's the point of Geeks and how much does technology contribute to science? Click travels to Cambridge University where Gareth Mitchell and Bill Thompson investigate the Cambridge Geek Night. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Dateline Beijing 1965
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces a personal essay from David Willey. He was the BBC's man in Rome for many years, but before that, he also reported from Maoist China - even meeting the last emperor, Pu Yi. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Documentary
Swimming With Piranhas
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mike Greenwood reports from the Chaco in Paraguay, on the battle for one of the last wildernesses in the world. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
A Danish surgeon who has just returned from treating the wounded in Syria and an American photographer who takes extraordinary aerial pictures with the help of his custom-built paraglider. 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.
A special edition of The Strand featuring Iranian graphic novelist, artist and film maker Marjane Satrapi. 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.
A Danish surgeon who has just returned from treating the wounded in Syria and an American photographer who takes extraordinary aerial pictures with the help of his custom-built paraglider. 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
Dateline Beijing 1965
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces a personal essay from David Willey. He was the BBC's man in Rome for many years, but before that, he also reported from Maoist China - even meeting the last emperor, Pu Yi. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Documentary
Swimming With Piranhas
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mike Greenwood reports from the Chaco in Paraguay, on the battle for one of the last wildernesses in the world. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
A Danish surgeon who has just returned from treating the wounded in Syria and an American photographer who takes extraordinary aerial pictures with the help of his custom-built paraglider. 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.
A special edition of The Strand featuring Iranian graphic novelist, artist and film maker Marjane Satrapi. Show more
In 1972, chess makes headlines as volatile American Bobby Fischer becomes world champion. 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.
What's the point of Geeks and how much does technology contribute to science? Click travels to Cambridge University where Gareth Mitchell and Bill Thompson investigate the Cambridge Geek Night. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Dateline Beijing 1965
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter introduces a personal essay from David Willey. He was the BBC's man in Rome for many years, but before that, he also reported from Maoist China - even meeting the last emperor, Pu Yi. Show more
