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Business Daily
America's debt Odyssey
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
First the fiscal cliff, now the sequester - why does America insist on putting obstacles in its own path? 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.
Assignment
The Struggle for Land on Kenya's Coast
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A separatist group on Kenya’s coast is calling on voters there to boycott the upcoming elections. How credible a threat will they pose to the next Kenyan government? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
Comedy at the ballot box
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
With Beppe Grillo's success causing stalemate in the Italian Parliament, German stand-up comedian Henning Wehn examines the close relationship between politics and comedy. Show more
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor tells the story of electing Pope Benedict at the Papal Conclave in April 2005. Show more
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: Should bank bonuses be limited?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The EU has moved to limit the amount that bankers can be rewarded. Is it right to do so?
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Is religion good for our psychological well-being? New strategies to tackle malaria in Cameroon. The link between high glycaemic index foods and acne Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
India special: College corruption and cold in Calcutta
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Craig Jeffrey's journeys between Oxford University and Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) expose some pitfalls of an Indian education; Rahul Tandon explains how a 'monkey cap' could save you. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Shirley Chambers: 'I lost my four children to gun violence'
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Shirley Chambers talks to Lucy Ash about the devastating effects of gun crime in Chicago, which has cost the lives of all four of her children. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
Comedy at the ballot box
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
With Beppe Grillo's success causing stalemate in the Italian Parliament, German stand-up comedian Henning Wehn examines the close relationship between politics and comedy. Show more
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor tells the story of electing Pope Benedict at the Papal Conclave in April 2005. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
The Struggle for Land on Kenya's Coast
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A separatist group on Kenya’s coast is calling on voters there to boycott the upcoming elections. How credible a threat will they pose to the next Kenyan government? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
America's debt Odyssey
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
First the fiscal cliff, now the sequester - why does America insist on putting obstacles in its own path? 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.
Pope Benedict's legacy; US aid to Syrian opposition; and Berlin Wall under threat
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
Mali: 'I witnessed Sharia amputation'
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Lucy Ash speaks to the Malian doctor who treated militants and their victims in Timbuktu and was forced to witness a thief having his hand hacked off. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
The Struggle for Land on Kenya's Coast
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A separatist group on Kenya’s coast is calling on voters there to boycott the upcoming elections. How credible a threat will they pose to the next Kenyan government? 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.
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World Business Report
EU caps bankers' bonuses
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The European Union is putting a limit on the amount bankers can receive as a bonus in order to stop unnecessary risk taking. We speak to one of the agreement's leading supporters. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
WHYS 60: Is it time to get behind the banks again?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
You're reacting to the news that the EU has capped bankers' bonuses at a year's salary. (Image: Reuters)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
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Science In Action
Brain-to-brain communication
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Rats communicate using brain-to-brain interface; Satellite recording of groundwater depletion in the Middle East; Are wild insect pollinators as important as honeybees? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
India special: College corruption and cold in Calcutta
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Craig Jeffrey's journeys between Oxford University and Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) expose some pitfalls of an Indian education; Rahul Tandon explains how a 'monkey cap' could save you. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
The Struggle for Land on Kenya's Coast
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A separatist group on Kenya’s coast is calling on voters there to boycott the upcoming elections. How credible a threat will they pose to the next Kenyan government? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
Mexican Car Poolers
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The photographer Alejandro Cartagena spent over a year photographing Mexican car poolers. Show more
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor tells the story of electing Pope Benedict at the Papal Conclave in April 2005. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Benedict XVI steps down as Pope; Waco raid 20th anniversary; China's gay marriage battle.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Mali: 'I witnessed Sharia amputation'
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Lucy Ash speaks to the Malian doctor who treated militants and their victims in Timbuktu and was forced to witness a thief having his hand hacked off. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
EU caps bankers' bonuses
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The European Union is putting a limit on the amount bankers can receive as a bonus in order to stop unnecessary risk taking. We speak to one of the agreement's leading supporters. 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
America's debt Odyssey
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
First the fiscal cliff, now the sequester - why does America insist on putting obstacles in its own path? Show more
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor tells the story of electing Pope Benedict at the Papal Conclave in April 2005. 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
Brain-to-brain communication
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Rats communicate using brain-to-brain interface; Satellite recording of groundwater depletion in the Middle East; Are wild insect pollinators as important as honeybees? 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
EU caps bankers' bonuses
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The European Union is putting a limit on the amount bankers can receive as a bonus in order to stop unnecessary risk taking. We speak to one of the agreement's leading supporters. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
India special: College corruption and cold in Calcutta
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Craig Jeffrey's journeys between Oxford University and Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) expose some pitfalls of an Indian education; Rahul Tandon explains how a 'monkey cap' could save you. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
The Struggle for Land on Kenya's Coast
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A separatist group on Kenya’s coast is calling on voters there to boycott the upcoming elections. How credible a threat will they pose to the next Kenyan government? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Mali: 'I witnessed Sharia amputation'
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Lucy Ash speaks to the Malian doctor who treated militants and their victims in Timbuktu and was forced to witness a thief having his hand hacked off. 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
Mexican Car Poolers
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The photographer Alejandro Cartagena spent over a year photographing Mexican car poolers. Show more
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor tells the story of electing Pope Benedict at the Papal Conclave in April 2005. 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
Brain-to-brain communication
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Rats communicate using brain-to-brain interface; Satellite recording of groundwater depletion in the Middle East; Are wild insect pollinators as important as honeybees? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
India special: College corruption and cold in Calcutta
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Craig Jeffrey's journeys between Oxford University and Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) expose some pitfalls of an Indian education; Rahul Tandon explains how a 'monkey cap' could save you. Show more
