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As trade links flourish between China and Africa we look at what life is like for Africans in China, and Chinese in Africa? How do the two cultures mesh together? Show more
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Anita Rani speaks to British Indians about their love of cinema and asks whether Bollywood needs to broaden it’s fanbase to appeal to non-Indian cinephiles in order to survive.
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Festive music, Mariko Mori and Christmas in China. Show more
Witness History
The Execution of the Ceauşescus
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On December 25th 1989, Nicolae and Elena Ceauşescu were executed by firing squad.
It was the end of one of the most repressive regimes in former communist eastern Europe. Show more
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Evolutionary biologist Dr Yan Wong asks whether men are at a biological disadvantage when it comes to life expectancy Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Highlights of the year: Latin America
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Highlights from Latin America in 2012, including stories from Cuba, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Peru. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
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Outlook
From Slum Dweller to Chess Champion
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister talks to Phiona Mutesi, the Ugandan slum dweller whose life was changed by chess Show more
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Festive music, Mariko Mori and Christmas in China. Show more
Witness History
The Execution of the Ceauşescus
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On December 25th 1989, Nicolae and Elena Ceauşescu were executed by firing squad.
It was the end of one of the most repressive regimes in former communist eastern Europe. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Anita Rani speaks to British Indians about their love of cinema and asks whether Bollywood needs to broaden it’s fanbase to appeal to non-Indian cinephiles in order to survive.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
As trade links flourish between China and Africa we look at what life is like for Africans in China, and Chinese in Africa? How do the two cultures mesh together? Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Pope Benedict calls for peace in Syria; Burma plane road landing; Newshour presenter quiz.
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Her Majesty the Queen's Christmas Message
Her Majesty The Queen's Christmas Message
5 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Her Majesty the Queen's traditional Christmas message to the Commonwealth. Show more
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Outlook in Lapland: Jo Fidgen is in the company of hunters and herders to find out what it takes to survive the sub-zero temperatures of northern Sweden Show more
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Anita Rani speaks to British Indians about their love of cinema and asks whether Bollywood needs to broaden it’s fanbase to appeal to non-Indian cinephiles in order to survive.
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The BBC news programme where you set the agenda.
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Digital Planet
Defeating cyber criminals
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Technology experts plan to undermine cyber criminals; Scanning ears as a security measure at airports; Taking the hype out of cyber warfare Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Highlights of the year: Latin America
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Highlights from Latin America in 2012, including stories from Cuba, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Peru. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Anita Rani speaks to British Indians about their love of cinema and asks whether Bollywood needs to broaden it’s fanbase to appeal to non-Indian cinephiles in order to survive.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
Cultural highlights of 2012 from Africa
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A look back on the cultural highlights of 2012 with some of the BBC World Service’s partner stations in Africa. Show more
Witness History
The Execution of the Ceauşescus
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On December 25th 1989, Nicolae and Elena Ceauşescu were executed by firing squad.
It was the end of one of the most repressive regimes in former communist eastern Europe. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Egypt approves disputed draft constitution; Pope in Christmas plea on Syria; Newshour Quiz
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Outlook in Lapland: Jo Fidgen is in the company of hunters and herders to find out what it takes to survive the sub-zero temperatures of northern Sweden Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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.
As trade links flourish between China and Africa we look at what life is like for Africans in China, and Chinese in Africa? How do the two cultures mesh together? Show more
Witness History
The Execution of the Ceauşescus
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On December 25th 1989, Nicolae and Elena Ceauşescu were executed by firing squad.
It was the end of one of the most repressive regimes in former communist eastern Europe. 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
Defeating cyber criminals
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Technology experts plan to undermine cyber criminals; Scanning ears as a security measure at airports; Taking the hype out of cyber warfare 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
Highlights of the year: Latin America
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Highlights from Latin America in 2012, including stories from Cuba, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Peru. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Anita Rani speaks to British Indians about their love of cinema and asks whether Bollywood needs to broaden it’s fanbase to appeal to non-Indian cinephiles in order to survive.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook in Lapland: Jo Fidgen is in the company of hunters and herders to find out what it takes to survive the sub-zero temperatures of northern Sweden 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
Cultural highlights of 2012 from Africa
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A look back on the cultural highlights of 2012 with some of the BBC World Service’s partner stations in Africa. Show more
Witness History
The Execution of the Ceauşescus
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On December 25th 1989, Nicolae and Elena Ceauşescu were executed by firing squad.
It was the end of one of the most repressive regimes in former communist eastern Europe. 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
Defeating cyber criminals
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Technology experts plan to undermine cyber criminals; Scanning ears as a security measure at airports; Taking the hype out of cyber warfare Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Highlights of the year: Latin America
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Highlights from Latin America in 2012, including stories from Cuba, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Peru. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
