Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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How student voters in the US feel about poor job prospects and growing debt. Plus a hi-tech hub has been launched in Egypt in an attempt to create more entrepreneurs. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Venezuela and Nigeria
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Paul Moss prepares for Venezuela's presidential elections; In Nigeria, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at the benefits and drawbacks of a university eductaion abroad. Show more
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Assignment
On the trail of South Africa’s missing textbooks
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Many pupils and parents in the north of South Africa are furious the government has failed to deliver text books on time. Rob Walker investigates for Assignment. Show more
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In a country where 80% of the population is black, it's taken 8 series of the TV talent show for the first black winner. We find out why it took so long. Show more
Witness History
US Support for Nicaraguan Contras
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In October 1986 a CIA plane carrying arms to "contra" rebels was shot down in Nicaragua.
There was one survivor, a former US marine, who was captured by the left-wing Sandinista government. 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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Health Check
Surgery and unwanted items
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How to avoid surgeons leaving tools inside you after operations, electronic implants that biodegrade when they’ve done their job, dialysis in Gaza and a bible as a medical tool Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Venezuela and Nigeria
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Paul Moss prepares for Venezuela's presidential elections; In Nigeria, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at the benefits and drawbacks of a university eductaion abroad. Show more
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: Are we looking at a potential President Romney?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After the first debate between Mr Romney and Mr Obama - does Mitt Romney have the edge?
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How student voters in the US feel about poor job prospects and growing debt. Plus a hi-tech hub has been launched in Egypt in an attempt to create more entrepreneurs. 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.
Assignment
On the trail of South Africa’s missing textbooks
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Many pupils and parents in the north of South Africa are furious the government has failed to deliver text books on time. Rob Walker investigates for Assignment. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The plastic surgeon in Kabul who says demand for nose jobs, facelifts and breast enhancements is growing despite disapproval from some religious leaders. 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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David Thomson on his new book The Big Screen: The Story of the Movies and What They Did to us, and the Australian pianist, Angelo Villani. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Venezuela and Nigeria
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Paul Moss prepares for Venezuela's presidential elections; In Nigeria, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at the benefits and drawbacks of a university eductaion abroad. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Assignment
On the trail of South Africa’s missing textbooks
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Many pupils and parents in the north of South Africa are furious the government has failed to deliver text books on time. Rob Walker investigates for 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.
Witness History
US Support for Nicaraguan Contras
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In October 1986 a CIA plane carrying arms to "contra" rebels was shot down in Nicaragua.
There was one survivor, a former US marine, who was captured by the left-wing Sandinista government. 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: Turkey and Syria / US Presidential debate
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What do Turks think about war with Syria? / Your six questions to our US Presidential "candidates". Show more
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Science In Action
More evidence of supermassive black hole (in our galaxy)
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Star found orbiting close to our galaxy’s supermassive black hole, provides further proof of its existence;How viruses spread from animals to humans;How the brain recognises faces Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Venezuela and Nigeria
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Paul Moss prepares for Venezuela's presidential elections; In Nigeria, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at the benefits and drawbacks of a university eductaion abroad. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Assignment
On the trail of South Africa’s missing textbooks
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Many pupils and parents in the north of South Africa are furious the government has failed to deliver text books on time. Rob Walker investigates for Assignment. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The plastic surgeon in Kabul who says demand for nose jobs, facelifts and breast enhancements is growing despite disapproval from some religious leaders. 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.
David Thomson on his new book The Big Screen: The Story of the Movies and What They Did to us, and the Australian pianist, Angelo Villani. 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 plastic surgeon in Kabul who says demand for nose jobs, facelifts and breast enhancements is growing despite disapproval from some religious leaders. 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
Venezuela and Nigeria
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Paul Moss prepares for Venezuela's presidential elections; In Nigeria, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at the benefits and drawbacks of a university eductaion abroad. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Assignment
On the trail of South Africa’s missing textbooks
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Many pupils and parents in the north of South Africa are furious the government has failed to deliver text books on time. Rob Walker investigates for Assignment. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The plastic surgeon in Kabul who says demand for nose jobs, facelifts and breast enhancements is growing despite disapproval from some religious leaders. 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.
David Thomson on his new book The Big Screen: The Story of the Movies and What They Did to us, and the Australian pianist, Angelo Villani. Show more
Witness History
US Support for Nicaraguan Contras
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In October 1986 a CIA plane carrying arms to "contra" rebels was shot down in Nicaragua.
There was one survivor, a former US marine, who was captured by the left-wing Sandinista government. 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
More evidence of supermassive black hole (in our galaxy)
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Star found orbiting close to our galaxy’s supermassive black hole, provides further proof of its existence;How viruses spread from animals to humans;How the brain recognises faces Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Venezuela and Nigeria
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Paul Moss prepares for Venezuela's presidential elections; In Nigeria, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at the benefits and drawbacks of a university eductaion abroad. Show more
