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Business Daily
Central Bankers Take Centre-stage
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Central bankers are increasingly seizing the reins of economic power amidst the crisis. But is that a good thing? Plus some ground-breaking technologies from the UK and Japan. 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.
After 100 years of Bollywood cinematic magic, how are filmmakers dealing with India's diverging audiences and wildly different expectations? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
Grimms' Fairy Tales
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On the 200th Anniversary of the first publication of Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm, we take a look at the many ways in which they’ve been adapted over the years. Show more
4 Extra Debut. In 1912, Britain's top palaeontologists were hoaxed by a "missing link" in human evolution. Simon Watts explores what happened. Show more
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News and issues making the headlines each day.
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: India bus gang rape
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Indians have expressed shock and outrage at the gang rape of a 23 year old female student on a bus in the capital Delhi. We hear Indian women reacting to the Delhi bus gang rape. Show more
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Piltdown Man – the greatest science fraud in history. A century on, who did it and why? And could something like it happen again in human evolution science? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Europe and Cuba
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter presents dispatches from around the world. Today, stories from Poland and Cuba. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Politician Defies Violence to Stand in Kenyan Elections
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A Kenyan political candidate who was caught up in the violence after the 2007 election says it won't stop her from standing again next year. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
Grimms' Fairy Tales
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On the 200th Anniversary of the first publication of Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm, we take a look at the many ways in which they’ve been adapted over the years. Show more
4 Extra Debut. In 1912, Britain's top palaeontologists were hoaxed by a "missing link" in human evolution. Simon Watts explores what happened. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
After 100 years of Bollywood cinematic magic, how are filmmakers dealing with India's diverging audiences and wildly different expectations? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Central Bankers Take Centre-stage
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Central bankers are increasingly seizing the reins of economic power amidst the crisis. But is that a good thing? Plus some ground-breaking technologies from the UK and Japan. 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.
Aleppo: a chaotic stalemate; an ancient Egyptian whodunnit; Robin Lustig's last Newshour.
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.
Matthew Bannister talks to a Congolese asylum seeker on how making music helps her cope with memories of war Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
After 100 years of Bollywood cinematic magic, how are filmmakers dealing with India's diverging audiences and wildly different expectations? 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
Welcoming the tax exiles
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Belgium says it will welcome tax exiles like film star Gerard Depardieu looking to escape high taxes in France. And the future of America's gun industry after the Connecticut school shootings.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
Zuma wins ANC leadership / How can a community like Newtown recover from mass shooting?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We speak to South Africans to get their reaction to Zuma's ANC leadership victory. And we hear from people around the world affected by tragedies similar to the Newtown shooting. Show more
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Digital Planet
Communicating in a Crisis
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How can technology help to prevent violence in next year's elections in Kenya;The app that lets you view your book like a film;Cyber security experts plan to defeat the criminals Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Europe and Cuba
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter presents dispatches from around the world. Today, stories from Poland and Cuba. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
After 100 years of Bollywood cinematic magic, how are filmmakers dealing with India's diverging audiences and wildly different expectations? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The American director David O. Russell talks about filming his latest movie about mental health, Silver Linings Playbook. Show more
4 Extra Debut. In 1912, Britain's top palaeontologists were hoaxed by a "missing link" in human evolution. Simon Watts explores what happened. 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.
Matthew Bannister talks to a Congolese asylum seeker on how making music helps her cope with memories of war Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Welcoming the tax exiles
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Belgium says it will welcome tax exiles like film star Gerard Depardieu looking to escape high taxes in France. And the future of America's gun industry after the Connecticut school shootings.
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
Central Bankers Take Centre-stage
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Central bankers are increasingly seizing the reins of economic power amidst the crisis. But is that a good thing? Plus some ground-breaking technologies from the UK and Japan. Show more
4 Extra Debut. In 1912, Britain's top palaeontologists were hoaxed by a "missing link" in human evolution. Simon Watts explores what happened. 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
Communicating in a Crisis
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How can technology help to prevent violence in next year's elections in Kenya;The app that lets you view your book like a film;Cyber security experts plan to defeat the criminals 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
Europe and Cuba
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter presents dispatches from around the world. Today, stories from Poland and Cuba. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
After 100 years of Bollywood cinematic magic, how are filmmakers dealing with India's diverging audiences and wildly different expectations? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Matthew Bannister talks to a Congolese asylum seeker on how making music helps her cope with memories of war 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 American director David O. Russell talks about filming his latest movie about mental health, Silver Linings Playbook. Show more
4 Extra Debut. In 1912, Britain's top palaeontologists were hoaxed by a "missing link" in human evolution. Simon Watts explores what happened. 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
Communicating in a Crisis
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How can technology help to prevent violence in next year's elections in Kenya;The app that lets you view your book like a film;Cyber security experts plan to defeat the criminals Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Europe and Cuba
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter presents dispatches from around the world. Today, stories from Poland and Cuba. Show more
