Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Young people have been hardest hit by the global recession - 75 million of them are unemployed so how can the world tackle the scourge of youth unemployment? Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
At the Mercy of the Men with Guns: Afghanistan’s Warlords
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In many remote areas of Afghanistan – where few foreign journalists have access - it’s the Kalashnikov rather than the ballot box that dictates who holds power. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
We talk to US filmmaker Todd Kellstein about his new controversial documentary, Buffalo Girls, about very young female, professional boxers in Thailand. Show more
Witness History
Iran Hostage Crisis - The Canadian Story
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In November 1979, Iranian revolutionaries stormed the US embassy in Tehran, taking everyone inside hostage. But 6 Americans escaped - they sought refuge in the Canadian embassy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How the British press should be regulated after a scandal over phone hacking, plus, the former prime minister of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj is acquitted of war crimes. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: Should the UN grant the Palestinians greater recognition?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The debate as the Palestinian Authority seeks to be granted the status of "non-member observer state" at the UN. It's been described as a "moment of truth" for the Palestinians.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Grapefruit and drugs, Crystal meth, Birdsong
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The increase of grapefruit-medication interactions. Why crystal meth is becoming the illegal drug of choice for many in Germany. Can listening to birdsong improve our well-being? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Iraq and France
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stories on a Paralympic champion returning to Iraq, and the rise of France’s shoe industry. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The woman shot by her own husband
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Lisette Johnson tells how she became a victim of domestic violence when she tried to leave her husband, and he shot her. Lisette survived, but her husband then killed himself. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
We talk to US filmmaker Todd Kellstein about his new controversial documentary, Buffalo Girls, about very young female, professional boxers in Thailand. Show more
Witness History
Iran Hostage Crisis - The Canadian Story
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In November 1979, Iranian revolutionaries stormed the US embassy in Tehran, taking everyone inside hostage. But 6 Americans escaped - they sought refuge in the Canadian embassy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A special programme on the day Lord Justice Leveson is due to report his initial findings into the culture, practices and ethics of the British Press. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A special programme on the day Lord Justice Leveson is due to report his initial findings into the culture, practices and ethics of the British Press. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A special programme on the day Lord Justice Leveson is due to report his initial findings into the culture, practices and ethics of the British Press.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The Somali artist promoting peace in Mogadishu
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Somali artist Abdullah Abdirahman Abdullah spent the last few years fearing for his life. After Islamist insurgents took over parts of Somalia his drawings were deemed un-Islamic. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
At the Mercy of the Men with Guns: Afghanistan’s Warlords
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In many remote areas of Afghanistan – where few foreign journalists have access - it’s the Kalashnikov rather than the ballot box that dictates who holds power. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Ending 'havoc' in UK press
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A major inquiry recommends extra regulation of British newspapers, saying they have 'wreaked havoc' with the lives of innocent people. And why food giant Nestle is getting into Chinese medicine.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
WHYS 60: Syrian internet, make-up ad race row & New York crime
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Syria "cut off" from web, the make-up ad accused of racism & New York's least violent day
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Satellite data shows Polar ice caps are melting; Small-scale wind turbines; Recent evolution shown in genome; SPAUN the Artificial brain Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Iraq and France
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stories on a Paralympic champion returning to Iraq, and the rise of France’s shoe industry. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
At the Mercy of the Men with Guns: Afghanistan’s Warlords
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In many remote areas of Afghanistan – where few foreign journalists have access - it’s the Kalashnikov rather than the ballot box that dictates who holds power. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
Portuguese graffiti artist VHILS
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Portuguese graffiti artist VHILS creates huge murals in cities around the world by carving into walls. Show more
Witness History
Iran Hostage Crisis - The Canadian Story
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In November 1979, Iranian revolutionaries stormed the US embassy in Tehran, taking everyone inside hostage. But 6 Americans escaped - they sought refuge in the Canadian embassy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The Somali artist promoting peace in Mogadishu
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Somali artist Abdullah Abdirahman Abdullah spent the last few years fearing for his life. After Islamist insurgents took over parts of Somalia his drawings were deemed un-Islamic. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Ending UK press 'havoc'
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A major inquiry recommends extra regulation of British newspapers, saying they have 'wreaked havoc' with the lives of innocent people. And why food giant Nestle is getting into Chinese medicine.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Young people have been hardest hit by the global recession - 75 million of them are unemployed so how can the world tackle the scourge of youth unemployment? Show more
Witness History
Iran Hostage Crisis - The Canadian Story
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In November 1979, Iranian revolutionaries stormed the US embassy in Tehran, taking everyone inside hostage. But 6 Americans escaped - they sought refuge in the Canadian embassy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Satellite data shows Polar ice caps are melting; Small-scale wind turbines; Recent evolution shown in genome; SPAUN the Artificial brain Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
From Our Own Correspondent
Iraq and France
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stories on a Paralympic champion returning to Iraq, and the rise of France’s shoe industry. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
At the Mercy of the Men with Guns: Afghanistan’s Warlords
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In many remote areas of Afghanistan – where few foreign journalists have access - it’s the Kalashnikov rather than the ballot box that dictates who holds power. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The Somali artist promoting peace in Mogadishu
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Somali artist Abdullah Abdirahman Abdullah spent the last few years fearing for his life. After Islamist insurgents took over parts of Somalia his drawings were deemed un-Islamic. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
Portuguese graffiti artist VHILS
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Portuguese graffiti artist VHILS creates huge murals in cities around the world by carving into walls. Show more
Witness History
Iran Hostage Crisis - The Canadian Story
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In November 1979, Iranian revolutionaries stormed the US embassy in Tehran, taking everyone inside hostage. But 6 Americans escaped - they sought refuge in the Canadian embassy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Satellite data shows Polar ice caps are melting; Small-scale wind turbines; Recent evolution shown in genome; SPAUN the Artificial brain Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Iraq and France
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stories on a Paralympic champion returning to Iraq, and the rise of France’s shoe industry. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
