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Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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In a special programme, What can Las Vegas tell us about America's place in the world?
From Our Own Correspondent
Sweden and China
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen finds out what people think of Julian Assange in Sweden, while Martin Patience discovers bigger is better in China. Show more
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Should prostitution be legalised? Is the profession harmful and degrading? Show more
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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
Witness History
Fifty years of the Beatles
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is half a century since the Beatles released their first single. Love Me Do didn't get very far up the charts but it marked the beginning of their legendary pop career. Show more
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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
Sweden and China
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen finds out what people think of Julian Assange in Sweden, while Martin Patience discovers bigger is better in China. Show more
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: What's life like on the Turkey / Syria border?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We hear from people on the border of Turkey and Syria.
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In a special programme, What can Las Vegas tell us about America's place in the world?
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Should prostitution be legalised? Is the profession harmful and degrading? Show more
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World Football
Martin Bengtsson: From the dream to a nightmare
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Former Internazionale youth player Martin Bengtsson talks of his attempted suicide while at San Siro and Japan forward Mike Havenaar tells us why Japan doesn’t produce top strikers Show more
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Newshour looks at the rapid expansion in the use of drone technology in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia, and asks whether unmanned warfare needs new rules of engagement. Show more
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Iconic TV, World Architecture, Sacred Harp Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Sweden and China
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen finds out what people think of Julian Assange in Sweden, while Martin Patience discovers bigger is better in China. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Should prostitution be legalised? Is the profession harmful and degrading? 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
Fifty years of the Beatles
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is half a century since the Beatles released their first single. Love Me Do didn't get very far up the charts but it marked the beginning of their legendary pop career. 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: Jordan opposition rally/Kenya Mau Mau court victory
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In Jordan demonstrators are gathering in the capital Amman for a pro-reform rally. And, Kenyans who were tortured during the Mau Mau rebellion win an historic case to sue the British government. Show more
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Nearly 50 years after the world first learned that smoking kills, millions are still picking up the habit. Mike Williams asks why people start smoking in the first place. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Sweden and China
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen finds out what people think of Julian Assange in Sweden, while Martin Patience discovers bigger is better in China. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Should prostitution be legalised? Is the profession harmful and degrading? Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
World Football
Martin Bengtsson: From the dream to a nightmare
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Former Internazionale youth player Martin Bengtsson talks of his attempted suicide while at San Siro and Japan forward Mike Havenaar tells us why Japan doesn’t produce top strikers 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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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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Iconic TV, World Architecture, Sacred Harp Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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World Football
Martin Bengtsson: From the dream to a nightmare
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Former Internazionale youth player Martin Bengtsson talks of his attempted suicide while at San Siro and Japan forward Mike Havenaar tells us why Japan doesn’t produce top strikers Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
BBC News reports from around the world.
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
From Our Own Correspondent
Sweden and China
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen finds out what people think of Julian Assange in Sweden, while Martin Patience discovers bigger is better in China. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Should prostitution be legalised? Is the profession harmful and degrading? Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
World Football
Martin Bengtsson: From the dream to a nightmare
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Former Internazionale youth player Martin Bengtsson talks of his attempted suicide while at San Siro and Japan forward Mike Havenaar tells us why Japan doesn’t produce top strikers 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.
Iconic TV, World Architecture, Sacred Harp Show more
Witness History
Fifty years of the Beatles
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is half a century since the Beatles released their first single. Love Me Do didn't get very far up the charts but it marked the beginning of their legendary pop career. 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
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Nearly 50 years after the world first learned that smoking kills, millions are still picking up the habit. Mike Williams asks why people start smoking in the first place. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Sweden and China
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen finds out what people think of Julian Assange in Sweden, while Martin Patience discovers bigger is better in China. Show more
