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Some strains of infectious diseases no longer respond to drugs. Health officials want action but are the big drug companies up to the task? Show more
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Tom Esslemont investigates why assassinations are happening in Corsica and why none of them have been solved Show more
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Akram Aylisli's novella, Stone Dreams, sparks a hate campaign in his native Azerbaijan. A pro-government party offers a reward to anyone who slices off the author's ear. Show more
In February 1942 Britain's stronghold in South East Asia fell to the Japanese. Tens of thousands of Commonwealth soldiers were taken prisoner. Show more
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: Oscar Pistorius arrest
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on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Paralympic gold medallist is arrested after his girlfriend is shot dead
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The invisible gorilla: Inattentional blindness in radiologists; Why the whole island of Taiwan has gone on a diet; Newly discovered genes for short-sightedness Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Tunis losing the Paris feel while women swap lipsticks for knives in India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is the shine coming off Tunisia's revolution? Plus the political party arming women in India. Show more
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Outlook
The Woman Who Forgave Her Rapist
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister meets the Sierra Leonean woman who made a dance of reconciliation with the man who attacked her during the civil war. Show more
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Akram Aylisli's novella, Stone Dreams, sparks a hate campaign in his native Azerbaijan. A pro-government party offers a reward to anyone who slices off the author's ear. Show more
In February 1942 Britain's stronghold in South East Asia fell to the Japanese. Tens of thousands of Commonwealth soldiers were taken prisoner. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
What If...
What If... We Fall In Love In The Future
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Nine short stories from around the world, looking at who we fall in love with, the way we do it now, and how it's changing. Show more
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Some strains of infectious diseases no longer respond to drugs. Health officials want action but are the big drug companies up to the task? Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Outlook
"Maimed To Make Me a Better Beggar"
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannisters hears about the little Bangladeshi boy who was brutally maimed by gangsters planning to put him on the streets as a beggar Show more
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Tom Esslemont investigates why assassinations are happening in Corsica and why none of them have been solved Show more
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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World Business Report
Nestle head on the horsemeat scandal
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The head of food giant Nestle says the horsemeat scandal is "jeopardising" the industry. Show more
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World Have Your Say
#WHYS: Oscar Pistorius murder charge / Whose job is it to modernise religion?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We get your reaction to the news that Oscar Pistorius has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend. And, we ask who decides when religion should modernise. Show more
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Science In Action
Rats given sixth sense
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A brain implant allows rats to ‘feel’ infrared light, sorghum variety offers food security hope, fish behaviour affected by drugs, and close encounter with an asteroid. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Tunis losing the Paris feel while women swap lipsticks for knives in India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is the shine coming off Tunisia's revolution? Plus the political party arming women in India. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Tom Esslemont investigates why assassinations are happening in Corsica and why none of them have been solved Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Salif Keita, one of Africa's biggest musical stars talks about his new album Talé, featuring jazz singer Esperanza Spalding and British rapper Roots Manuva. Show more
In February 1942 Britain's stronghold in South East Asia fell to the Japanese. Tens of thousands of Commonwealth soldiers were taken prisoner. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Pistorius faces murder charge; teenager killed in Bahrain protests; and is Galliano back?
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
"Maimed To Make Me a Better Beggar"
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannisters hears about the little Bangladeshi boy who was brutally maimed by gangsters planning to put him on the streets as a beggar Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Nestle head on the horsemeat scandal
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The head of food giant Nestle says the horsemeat scandal is "jeopardising" the industry. 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.
Some strains of infectious diseases no longer respond to drugs. Health officials want action but are the big drug companies up to the task? Show more
In February 1942 Britain's stronghold in South East Asia fell to the Japanese. Tens of thousands of Commonwealth soldiers were taken prisoner. 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.
Science In Action
Rats given sixth sense
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A brain implant allows rats to ‘feel’ infrared light, sorghum variety offers food security hope, fish behaviour affected by drugs, and close encounter with an asteroid. 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
Nestle head on the horsemeat scandal
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The head of food giant Nestle says the horsemeat scandal is "jeopardising" the industry. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Tunis losing the Paris feel while women swap lipsticks for knives in India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is the shine coming off Tunisia's revolution? Plus the political party arming women in India. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Tom Esslemont investigates why assassinations are happening in Corsica and why none of them have been solved Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
"Maimed To Make Me a Better Beggar"
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannisters hears about the little Bangladeshi boy who was brutally maimed by gangsters planning to put him on the streets as a beggar 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.
Salif Keita, one of Africa's biggest musical stars talks about his new album Talé, featuring jazz singer Esperanza Spalding and British rapper Roots Manuva. Show more
In February 1942 Britain's stronghold in South East Asia fell to the Japanese. Tens of thousands of Commonwealth soldiers were taken prisoner. 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.
Science In Action
Rats given sixth sense
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A brain implant allows rats to ‘feel’ infrared light, sorghum variety offers food security hope, fish behaviour affected by drugs, and close encounter with an asteroid. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Tunis losing the Paris feel while women swap lipsticks for knives in India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is the shine coming off Tunisia's revolution? Plus the political party arming women in India. Show more
