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.
Does China need to change its business model to compete in the global economy? We hear from the region of Shenzhen, China's first Special Economic Zone. 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.
HARDtalk
Theodor Meron - President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur talks to Theodor Meron. When it comes to delivering justice, is the international legal framework now in place fit for purpose? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
The Man Asian Literary Prize
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Maya Jaggi, chair of the judges, reveals the name of the winner of the Man Asian Literary Prize, one of the most prestigious literary awards in Asia. Show more
Two years ago Syria's conflict began with demonstrations in the southern city of Daraa. Citizens were driven to protest after children were arrested by the security services. 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 30: Why choose a life as a religious leader?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the week the new pope was elected, we speak to young religious leaders around the world to find out why they chose this path.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Nasa's Curiosity rover finds rock indicating that there may have been water on Mars; Tapeworms' genomes reveal weaknesses; Growing replacement teeth; Annoying phone conversations. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Austerity in South Sudan and historical amnesia in Japan
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
From incessant generator noise to vegetable-growing bureaucrats, Richard Nield sees signs of a cash crunch in Juba. Mariko Oi asks what's missing from history lessons in Tokyo. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Football
Sepp Blatter hits out at Uefa
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sepp Blatter says Uefa has never forgiven him for beating Lennart Johansson to the Fifa Presidency in 1998 and claims the European confederation wants to take Fifa over. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
The Man Asian Literary Prize
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Maya Jaggi, chair of the judges, reveals the name of the winner of the Man Asian Literary Prize, one of the most prestigious literary awards in Asia. Show more
Two years ago Syria's conflict began with demonstrations in the southern city of Daraa. Citizens were driven to protest after children were arrested by the security services. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Theodor Meron - President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur talks to Theodor Meron. When it comes to delivering justice, is the international legal framework now in place fit for purpose? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Does China need to change its business model to compete in the global economy? We hear from the region of Shenzhen, China's first Special Economic Zone. 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.
Syria crisis two years on; Vatican denies Dirty War allegations; China activist on new leader
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 Football
Sepp Blatter hits out at Uefa
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sepp Blatter says Uefa has never forgiven him for beating Lennart Johansson to the Fifa Presidency in 1998 and claims the European confederation wants to take Fifa over. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Theodor Meron - President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur talks to Theodor Meron. When it comes to delivering justice, is the international legal framework now in place fit for purpose? 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
JP Morgan savaged in US Senate report
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
America's biggest bank is savaged over the London Whale fiasco. What next for the bank? Also - should an ancient Roman road stop a modern Greek metro system in its tracks? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
WHYS 60: Soldier Study: Returning soldiers 'more likely to commit violent crimes at home'.
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Study finds returning combat soldiers are more likely to commit violent crimes at home. 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.
We spend a third of our lives asleep, but sleep science hasn’t got much further than being sure that we sleep because, er, we get sleepy. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Austerity in South Sudan and historical amnesia in Japan
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
From incessant generator noise to vegetable-growing bureaucrats, Richard Nield sees signs of a cash crunch in Juba. Mariko Oi asks what's missing from history lessons in Tokyo. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Theodor Meron - President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur talks to Theodor Meron. When it comes to delivering justice, is the international legal framework now in place fit for purpose? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
Tracy Chevalier - The Last Runaway
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The best selling author of Girl With A Pearl Earring, Tracy Chevalier discusses her latest novel The Last Runaway. Show more
Two years ago Syria's conflict began with demonstrations in the southern city of Daraa. Citizens were driven to protest after children were arrested by the security services. 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.
World Football
Sepp Blatter hits out at Uefa
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sepp Blatter says Uefa has never forgiven him for beating Lennart Johansson to the Fifa Presidency in 1998 and claims the European confederation wants to take Fifa over. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
JP Morgan savaged by US Senate report
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
America's biggest bank is savaged over the London Whale fiasco. What next for the bank? Also - should an ancient Roman road stop a modern Greek metro system in its tracks? 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.
Does China need to change its business model to compete in the global economy? We hear from the region of Shenzhen, China's first Special Economic Zone. Show more
Two years ago Syria's conflict began with demonstrations in the southern city of Daraa. Citizens were driven to protest after children were arrested by the security services. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
A controversial US visa program for the highly-skilled; Arizona's "Team Milan" and the reigning Boston Marathon champion wins a different kind of race back home in Kenya. 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.
World Business Report
JP Morgan savaged by US Senate report
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
America's biggest bank is savaged over the London Whale fiasco. What next for the bank? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Austerity in South Sudan and historical amnesia in Japan
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
From incessant generator noise to vegetable-growing bureaucrats, Richard Nield sees signs of a cash crunch in Juba. Mariko Oi asks what's missing from history lessons in Tokyo. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Theodor Meron - President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur talks to Theodor Meron. When it comes to delivering justice, is the international legal framework now in place fit for purpose? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
Sepp Blatter hits out at Uefa
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sepp Blatter says Uefa has never forgiven him for beating Lennart Johansson to the Fifa Presidency in 1998 and claims the European confederation wants to take Fifa over. 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.
The Strand Archive
Tracy Chevalier - The Last Runaway
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The best selling author of Girl With A Pearl Earring, Tracy Chevalier discusses her latest novel The Last Runaway. Show more
Two years ago Syria's conflict began with demonstrations in the southern city of Daraa. Citizens were driven to protest after children were arrested by the security services. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Nepal: Getting Away With Murder
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The families of those who disappeared during Nepal’s civil war demand answers and justice. But, as Joanna Jolly reports politicians from both sides prefer to bury the past. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
We spend a third of our lives asleep, but sleep science hasn’t got much further than being sure that we sleep because, er, we get sleepy. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Austerity in South Sudan and historical amnesia in Japan
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
From incessant generator noise to vegetable-growing bureaucrats, Richard Nield sees signs of a cash crunch in Juba. Mariko Oi asks what's missing from history lessons in Tokyo. Show more
