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.
Business Daily
The cost of ageing populations
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How technology can help keep older people independent for longer and reduce care costs. Plus, the companies chasing the grey market, selling goods to the over-50s. 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.
John Simpson returns to Halabja, a Kurdish town which was the site of a chemical weapons attack, unleashed by Saddam Hussein in 1988. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Oscar-winning Hungarian film director Istvan Szabo talks about his life and career. Show more
Witness History
Witness: The Bodyline Tour
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1932 a row between England and Australia over cricket became a diplomatic incident.
It erupted over controversial tactics used by the English cricket team to win the Ashes. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
News and issues making the headlines each day.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: Anonymous threaten former 'revenge porn' site owner & Dutch linesman kicked to death
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Former owner of ‘revenge porn’ website is threatened by Anonymous, & Holland react to players kicking linesman to death. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
Last Man, First Scientist on the Moon
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
An interview with the only geologist to explore the moon's surface, Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt. He shares his lunar experiences and hopes for future exploration. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Egypt and Mali
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jon Leyne analyses the factions and the fervour of Egypt's battle for political power; Celeste Hicks explains Malian artists' reactions to their country's current crisis. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
I survived a serial killer's attack
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Rose Steward, the Californian woman who talked a rapist out of killing her by pretending to love him, and Japanese policeman turned unofficial zookeeper Satoru Arishiro. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Oscar-winning Hungarian film director Istvan Szabo talks about his life and career. Show more
Witness History
Witness: The Bodyline Tour
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1932 a row between England and Australia over cricket became a diplomatic incident.
It erupted over controversial tactics used by the English cricket team to win the Ashes. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
John Simpson returns to Halabja, a Kurdish town which was the site of a chemical weapons attack, unleashed by Saddam Hussein in 1988. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
The cost of ageing populations
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How technology can help keep older people independent for longer and reduce care costs. Plus, the companies chasing the grey market, selling goods to the over-50s. 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.
Newshour
Newshour 04/12/2012 (1400GMT)
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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.
Outlook
Love and Loss in Tahrir Square
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister speaks to Egyptian Azza Suleiman who met her fiance while protesting, only months later he was killed Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
John Simpson returns to Halabja, a Kurdish town which was the site of a chemical weapons attack, unleashed by Saddam Hussein in 1988. 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
London and the EU
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As Europe considers ever-closer banking ties, we ask what the future holds for London as a finance centre. And a British company builds a solar power plant in Ghana, the largest in sub-Saharan Africa.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
Syria's chemical weapons / Dutch linesman murder
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Has anything changed in Nato's attitude to Syria? And your reaction to the killing of a Dutch linesman by a group of teenagers during a game he was officiating. 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.
Digital Planet
Sierra Leone citizen journalism
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Citizen journalists take to the Twittersphere in Sierra Leone; News of the rise and rise of Kickstarter; Behind the scenes workings of Batman at SIGGRAPH Asia Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Egypt and Mali
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jon Leyne analyses the factions and the fervour of Egypt's battle for political power; Celeste Hicks explains Malian artists' reactions to their country's current crisis. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
John Simpson returns to Halabja, a Kurdish town which was the site of a chemical weapons attack, unleashed by Saddam Hussein in 1988. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
This latest adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s epic fantasy work is THE biggest film premiere of the year and we find out about whether it was worth all the hype. Show more
Witness History
Witness: The Bodyline Tour
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1932 a row between England and Australia over cricket became a diplomatic incident.
It erupted over controversial tactics used by the English cricket team to win the Ashes. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Kofi Annan on Kenya election; celebrity vs.career diplomats; should EU ban paying for sex?
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Love and Loss in Tahrir Square
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister speaks to Egyptian Azza Suleiman who met her fiance while protesting, only months later he was killed Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
London and the EU
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As Europe considers ever-closer banking ties, we ask what the future holds for London as a finance centre. And a British company builds a solar power plant in Ghana, the largest in sub-Saharan Africa. 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.
Business Daily
The cost of ageing populations
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How technology can help keep older people independent for longer and reduce care costs. Plus, the companies chasing the grey market, selling goods to the over-50s. Show more
Witness History
Witness: The Bodyline Tour
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1932 a row between England and Australia over cricket became a diplomatic incident.
It erupted over controversial tactics used by the English cricket team to win the Ashes. 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.
Digital Planet
Sierra Leone citizen journalism
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Citizen journalists take to the Twittersphere in Sierra Leone; News of the rise and rise of Kickstarter; Behind the scenes workings of Batman at SIGGRAPH Asia 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
Egypt and Mali
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jon Leyne analyses the factions and the fervour of Egypt's battle for political power; Celeste Hicks explains Malian artists' reactions to their country's current crisis. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
John Simpson returns to Halabja, a Kurdish town which was the site of a chemical weapons attack, unleashed by Saddam Hussein in 1988. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Love and Loss in Tahrir Square
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister speaks to Egyptian Azza Suleiman who met her fiance while protesting, only months later he was killed 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
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
This latest adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s epic fantasy work is THE biggest film premiere of the year and we find out about whether it was worth all the hype. Show more
Witness History
Witness: The Bodyline Tour
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1932 a row between England and Australia over cricket became a diplomatic incident.
It erupted over controversial tactics used by the English cricket team to win the Ashes. 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.
Digital Planet
Sierra Leone citizen journalism
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Citizen journalists take to the Twittersphere in Sierra Leone; News of the rise and rise of Kickstarter; Behind the scenes workings of Batman at SIGGRAPH Asia Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Egypt and Mali
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jon Leyne analyses the factions and the fervour of Egypt's battle for political power; Celeste Hicks explains Malian artists' reactions to their country's current crisis. Show more
