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As South Africa's miners go back to work, we ask whether the biggest strike since the days of white rule has upset Africa's most successful growth story? And, is the answer economic diversification? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Malaysia and Mexico
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter with personal stories from BBC correspondents abroad. Jennifer Pak in Kuala Lumpur meets Malaysia's migrant workers; Will Grant scours Mexico City for a breakfast staple, the humble egg Show more
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Assignment
It's all in the Name: Adoption in Japan
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why would families in Japan adopt grown men? Each year tens of thousands of people in Japan are adopted, many of them adults. Find out more in this week's Assignment. Show more
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Five artists commissioned by Be Open for London's Design Festival seek to change the way we feel by inviting us into a mood-altering sonic emersion space Show more
In 1998 a Roman Catholic Bishop killed himself in protest at Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
His name was Bishop John Joseph. Show more
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Health Check
Outbreaks of Ebola and Hantavirus
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Dealing with virus outbreaks, from Ebola in the DRC to Hantavirus in the US. How mosquitos hitch a ride to spread disease around the world and the successful eradication of Rinderpest. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Malaysia and Mexico
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter with personal stories from BBC correspondents abroad. Jennifer Pak in Kuala Lumpur meets Malaysia's migrant workers; Will Grant scours Mexico City for a breakfast staple, the humble egg Show more
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: Will global supermarkets help India?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Some Indians are striking against plans for global supermarkets in the country.
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As South Africa's miners go back to work, we ask whether the biggest strike since the days of white rule has upset Africa's most successful growth story? And, is the answer economic diversification? Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Assignment
It's all in the Name: Adoption in Japan
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why would families in Japan adopt grown men? Each year tens of thousands of people in Japan are adopted, many of them adults. Find out more in this week's Assignment. Show more
The Italian mafioso who turned his life around after falling in love with Shakespeare in prison. Show more
The Italian mafioso who turned his life around after falling in love with Shakespeare in prison. Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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Harare Shoko Festival, You Are God, Ivory Coast Art Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Malaysia and Mexico
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter with personal stories from BBC correspondents abroad. Jennifer Pak in Kuala Lumpur meets Malaysia's migrant workers; Will Grant scours Mexico City for a breakfast staple, the humble egg Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Assignment
It's all in the Name: Adoption in Japan
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why would families in Japan adopt grown men? Each year tens of thousands of people in Japan are adopted, many of them adults. Find out more in this week's Assignment. 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 1998 a Roman Catholic Bishop killed himself in protest at Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
His name was Bishop John Joseph. 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: Are Muslims under attack?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
An advert calling on people to "support Israel" and referring to those who follow jihad as "savages" will soon be posted on the New York transport system. We ask are Muslims under attack? Show more
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Science In Action
New Malaria Mosquito
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A malaria mosquito with new unusual behaviour has been found in Kenya; Neanderthals used feathers for ornamentation; The difference between boys and girls appears to be their throwing ability Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Malaysia and Mexico
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter with personal stories from BBC correspondents abroad. Jennifer Pak in Kuala Lumpur meets Malaysia's migrant workers; Will Grant scours Mexico City for a breakfast staple, the humble egg Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Assignment
It's all in the Name: Adoption in Japan
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why would families in Japan adopt grown men? Each year tens of thousands of people in Japan are adopted, many of them adults. Find out more in this week's Assignment. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Italian mafioso who turned his life around after falling in love with Shakespeare in prison. 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.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Harare Shoko Festival, You Are God, Ivory Coast Art 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 Italian mafioso who turned his life around after falling in love with Shakespeare in prison. 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
Malaysia and Mexico
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter with personal stories from BBC correspondents abroad. Jennifer Pak in Kuala Lumpur meets Malaysia's migrant workers; Will Grant scours Mexico City for a breakfast staple, the humble egg Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Assignment
It's all in the Name: Adoption in Japan
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why would families in Japan adopt grown men? Each year tens of thousands of people in Japan are adopted, many of them adults. Find out more in this week's Assignment. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Italian mafioso who turned his life around after falling in love with Shakespeare in prison. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Harare Shoko Festival, You Are God, Ivory Coast Art Show more
In 1998 a Roman Catholic Bishop killed himself in protest at Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
His name was Bishop John Joseph. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Science In Action
New Malaria Mosquito
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A malaria mosquito with new unusual behaviour has been found in Kenya; Neanderthals used feathers for ornamentation; The difference between boys and girls appears to be their throwing ability Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Malaysia and Mexico
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter with personal stories from BBC correspondents abroad. Jennifer Pak in Kuala Lumpur meets Malaysia's migrant workers; Will Grant scours Mexico City for a breakfast staple, the humble egg Show more
