Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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Business Daily
High frequency financial trading
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The dangers and benefits of high speed financial market trading by computers. Can regulators reduce the risk of instability? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Spain and India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Niall O'Gallaher reports on calls for independence in the Spanish region of Catalonia, and Rahul Tandon examines India's obsession with gold. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
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China's leaders traditionally turn to history for guidance in times of crisis. What can China's leaders learn from the country's tales of power, honour and violence? Show more
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The Strand Archive
Cloud Atlas: Bringing this ambitious book to the big screen
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We hear about the new movie of David Mitchell's ambitious novel, Cloud Atlas. Show more
Witness History
The Moscow Theatre Siege
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is 10 years since Chechen rebels took an entire theatre full of people hostage. They threatened to kill them all if the Russian government didn't call off the war in Chechnya. 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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Humanity's impact on the planet is so profound that we're creating a new geological time period, say geologists. They have named the age we're making, the Anthropocene. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Spain and India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Niall O'Gallaher reports on calls for independence in the Spanish region of Catalonia, and Rahul Tandon examines India's obsession with gold. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
World Have Your Say
WHYS Special: The Future Of China (Part 1)
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We connect an audience in London with guests in Beijing, Shenzhen, Nairobi & Chicago to discuss the future of China
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World Have Your Say
WHYS Special: The Future Of China (Part 2)
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We connect an audience in London with guests in Beijing, Shenzhen, Nairobi & Chicago to discuss the future of China.
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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.
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The Strand Archive
Skyfall: James Bond is back, directed by Oscar-winning Sam Mendes
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
James Bond is back with the latest offering directed by Oscar-winning Sam Mendes. Skyfall takes us back to the roots of 007 and features a sinister villain played by Javier Bardem. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Spain and India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Niall O'Gallaher reports on calls for independence in the Spanish region of Catalonia, and Rahul Tandon examines India's obsession with gold. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
China's leaders traditionally turn to history for guidance in times of crisis. What can China's leaders learn from the country's tales of power, honour and violence? 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
The Moscow Theatre Siege
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is 10 years since Chechen rebels took an entire theatre full of people hostage. They threatened to kill them all if the Russian government didn't call off the war in Chechnya. 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.
World Business Report
Qatar invests in Gaza
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Gulf state has pledged $400m to fund reconstruction in impoverished Gaza. Convicted fraudster Conrad Black comes out fighting and who's paid for the latest James Bond film?
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 60: Jimmy Savile / The Future of China
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Has the BBC's reputation been tarnished by the Jimmy Savile child sex abuse scandal? And, is China at a major turning point? Show more
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Digital Planet
London’s 3D Printshow heralds a brave new world of printing your own everyday objects
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Print your own becomes possible at the 3D Printshow; Protests continue over changes to Malaysia’s internet law and the presumption of guilt; How to accurately detect cyber bullying Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Spain and India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Niall O'Gallaher reports on calls for independence in the Spanish region of Catalonia, and Rahul Tandon examines India's obsession with gold. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
China's leaders traditionally turn to history for guidance in times of crisis. What can China's leaders learn from the country's tales of power, honour and violence? Show more
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Outlook
Janis Sharp: A mother's campaign
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Her son Gary McKinnon accused of hacking military computers in the US. He has a form of autism, and the British Home Secretary blocked his extradition as he was at risk of suicide. 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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World Business Report
Qatar invests in Gaza
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Gulf state has pledged $400m to fund reconstruction in impoverished Gaza. Convicted fraudster Conrad Black comes out fighting and who's paid for the latest James Bond film?
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 Strand Archive
Skyfall: James Bond is back, directed by Oscar-winning Sam Mendes
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
James Bond is back with the latest offering directed by Oscar-winning Sam Mendes. Skyfall takes us back to the roots of 007 and features a sinister villain played by Javier Bardem. 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.
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Outlook
Janis Sharp: A mother's campaign
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Her son Gary McKinnon accused of hacking military computers in the US. He has a form of autism, and the British Home Secretary blocked his extradition as he was at risk of suicide. 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.
World Business Report
Qatar invests in Gaza
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Gulf state has pledged $400m to fund reconstruction in impoverished Gaza. Convicted fraudster Conrad Black comes out fighting and who's paid for the latest James Bond film?
From Our Own Correspondent
Spain and India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Niall O'Gallaher reports on calls for independence in the Spanish region of Catalonia, and Rahul Tandon examines India's obsession with gold. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
China's leaders traditionally turn to history for guidance in times of crisis. What can China's leaders learn from the country's tales of power, honour and violence? Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Outlook
Janis Sharp: A mother's campaign
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Her son Gary McKinnon accused of hacking military computers in the US. He has a form of autism, and the British Home Secretary blocked his extradition as he was at risk of suicide. 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.
The Strand Archive
Skyfall: James Bond is back, directed by Oscar-winning Sam Mendes
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
James Bond is back with the latest offering directed by Oscar-winning Sam Mendes. Skyfall takes us back to the roots of 007 and features a sinister villain played by Javier Bardem. Show more
Witness History
The Moscow Theatre Siege
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is 10 years since Chechen rebels took an entire theatre full of people hostage. They threatened to kill them all if the Russian government didn't call off the war in Chechnya. 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.
Digital Planet
London’s 3D Printshow heralds a brave new world of printing your own everyday objects
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Print your own becomes possible at the 3D Printshow; Protests continue over changes to Malaysia’s internet law and the presumption of guilt; How to accurately detect cyber bullying Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Spain and India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Niall O'Gallaher reports on calls for independence in the Spanish region of Catalonia, and Rahul Tandon examines India's obsession with gold. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
