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.
Why failing investment in infrastructure and corporate development could create a bumpy road to recovery. And how China's love of red wine is lifting French economic blues. 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.
Drowning is the cause of a quarter of a million child fatalities every year. Mark Whitaker reports from Bangladesh and Vietnam. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
A different look at love with American psychologist Barbara L Fredrickson.
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We look at a new web site showcasing romantic fiction from the Indian subcontinent and hear from a US psychologist who argues that love is not an emotional experience!! Show more
Witness History
The Murder of James Bulger
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The killing of a toddler in Liverpool 20 years ago that shocked Britain. 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 North Korea confirms third nuclear test
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We hear global reaction to North Korea carrying out its third underground nuclear test. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Adam Rutherford explores the mysteries and theories surrounding the origins of sex 1.5 billion years ago. What is sex’s big advantage over asexual reproduction? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
A Romanian palace and a fear of flying
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The building with the biggest carpet in Europe; and a reporter's crippling fear of flying. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The Dangers of Being an Iranian Journalist
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Following the Iranian Government's crackdown on journalists, Lucy Ash meets Masih Alinejad. She is an Iranian journalist who is currently living in exile in the United Kingdom. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
A different look at love with American psychologist Barbara L Fredrickson.
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We look at a new web site showcasing romantic fiction from the Indian subcontinent and hear from a US psychologist who argues that love is not an emotional experience!! Show more
Witness History
The Murder of James Bulger
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The killing of a toddler in Liverpool 20 years ago that shocked Britain. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Your Money
Your Money comes from Kampala, Uganda looking at personal finance issues.
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
‘Your Money’, the World Service personal finance programme is broadcast live from Kampala, Uganda. Issues tackled included the high cost of bank loans and mobile phone charges. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
North Korea amplifies rhetoric after nuclear test
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
North Korea nuclear test; Barclays announces job cuts; wrestling dropped from Olympics
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
Survivor of the Magdalene Laundries
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen talks to Maureen Sullivan who was sent to work in one of Ireland's notorious Magdalene laundries at the age of twelve. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Drowning is the cause of a quarter of a million child fatalities every year. Mark Whitaker reports from Bangladesh and Vietnam. 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
A bank putting ethics before profits?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Britain's Barclays Bank tries to rebrand in a softer light after the financial crisis. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
WHYS 60: Kenya's Presidential debate / IOC drops wrestling from 2020 games.
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Kenya's first ever Presidential debate. Is this the dawn of a new democracy in Kenya? Reaction to the IOC decision to drop wrestling from the "core list" 2020 Olympic games. 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.
How to keep Kabul's traffic of donkey carts, armoured vehicles and civilian cars moving; Mobile phones help the weather forecast, and the film that watches you Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
A Romanian palace and a fear of flying
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The building with the biggest carpet in Europe; and a reporter's crippling fear of flying. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Drowning is the cause of a quarter of a million child fatalities every year. Mark Whitaker reports from Bangladesh and Vietnam. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
World Premiere of Speranza (Hope) by Mark-Anthony Turnage.
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A new work by Mark-Anthony Turnage - Speranza - has its World Premiere in London. Speranza means hope in Italian - and the concept of hope permeates the score. Show more
Witness History
The Murder of James Bulger
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The killing of a toddler in Liverpool 20 years ago that shocked Britain. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
UN promises action over N Korea nuclear test; Afghan Oscar nomination; wrestling out of Olympics.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Survivor of the Magdalene Laundries
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen talks to Maureen Sullivan who was sent to work in one of Ireland's notorious Magdalene laundries at the age of twelve. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
A bank putting ethics before profits?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Britain's Barclays Bank tries to rebrand in a softer light after the financial crisis. 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.
Why failing investment in infrastructure and corporate development could create a bumpy road to recovery. And how China's love of red wine is lifting French economic blues. Show more
Witness History
The Murder of James Bulger
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The killing of a toddler in Liverpool 20 years ago that shocked Britain. 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.
How to keep Kabul's traffic of donkey carts, armoured vehicles and civilian cars moving; Mobile phones help the weather forecast, and the film that watches you 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.
World Business Report
A bank putting ethics before profits?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Britain's Barclays Bank tries to rebrand with a softer image after the financial crisis. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
A Romanian palace and a fear of flying
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The building with the biggest carpet in Europe; and a reporter's crippling fear of flying. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Listen live to President Barack Obama deliver his State of the Union address in Washington DC. 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
World Premiere of Speranza (Hope) by Mark-Anthony Turnage.
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A new work by Mark-Anthony Turnage - Speranza - has its World Premiere in London. Speranza means hope in Italian - and the concept of hope permeates the score. Show more
Witness History
The Murder of James Bulger
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The killing of a toddler in Liverpool 20 years ago that shocked Britain. 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.
How to keep Kabul's traffic of donkey carts, armoured vehicles and civilian cars moving; Mobile phones help the weather forecast, and the film that watches you Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
A Romanian palace and a fear of flying
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The building with the biggest carpet in Europe; and a reporter's crippling fear of flying. Show more
