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.
Business Daily
Gold: A glittering future?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is a gold spike about to appear on our financial horizons? Amidst inflation fears and further eurozone panic, we explore the prospects for investments in gold. 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
Kenneth Clarke - Conservative Government Minister, UK
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur asks veteran Conservative cabinet minister Ken Clarke if prime minster David Cameron is in danger of losing grip of his party. 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
Witness History
Iraq: Ten years on - The bombardment of Baghdad
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is a decade since the US and its allies began their invasion of Iraq. For those living in the capital Baghdad it meant three weeks of bombing and fear. 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 Cyprus bailout
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
People across Cyprus are reacting to a one-off levy of up to 10% on individuals’ personal savings in return for a $13bn Eurozone rescue package. 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
Brazil and Lebanon
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Nicki Defago explores the rock art of Monte Alegre, and what it can tell us about the prehistory of the Americas. John Laurenson meets Maronite hermits around the Qannoubine valley Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Matthew Bannister speaks to the doctors risking their lives to treat the wounded in makeshift hospitals in war-torn Syria. 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
Witness History
Iraq: Ten years on - The bombardment of Baghdad
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is a decade since the US and its allies began their invasion of Iraq. For those living in the capital Baghdad it meant three weeks of bombing and fear. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Kenneth Clarke - Conservative Government Minister, UK
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur asks veteran Conservative cabinet minister Ken Clarke if prime minster David Cameron is in danger of losing grip of his party. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Gold: A glittering future?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is a gold spike about to appear on our financial horizons? Amidst inflation fears and further eurozone panic, we explore the prospects for investments in gold. 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.
Newshour
Russia slams Cyprus bailout tax
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Cyprus bail-out; China labour camps; Pope play
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
Dr Mukesh Kapila: 'I Blew Whistle on Darfur Massacres'
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister speaks to Dr Mukesh Kapila, who became famous for blowing the whistle on the Darfur massacres. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Kenneth Clarke - Conservative Government Minister, UK
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur asks veteran Conservative cabinet minister Ken Clarke if prime minster David Cameron is in danger of losing grip of his party. 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
Cyprus bailout triggers uncertainty
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Banks in Cyprus stay shut after savers are told they will lose some of their wealth. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
WHYS 60: Your questions to Sahar Parniyan
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We put your questions to Afghan actress Sahar Parniyan who's fled to London after receiving death threats in Afghanistan.
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.
Discovery
What If... We could stay young forever? 3/3
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Could eating less help us live longer? Peter Bowes concludes his exploration of the drive to live longer by looking at diet. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Brazil and Lebanon
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Nicki Defago explores the rock art of Monte Alegre, and what it can tell us about the prehistory of the Americas. John Laurenson meets Maronite hermits around the Qannoubine valley Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Kenneth Clarke - Conservative Government Minister, UK
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur asks veteran Conservative cabinet minister Ken Clarke if prime minster David Cameron is in danger of losing grip of his party. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
The Infatuations by Javier Marias
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Spanish author Javier Marias; Neighbouring Sounds - new Brazilian film. Show more
Witness History
Iraq: Ten years on - The bombardment of Baghdad
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is a decade since the US and its allies began their invasion of Iraq. For those living in the capital Baghdad it meant three weeks of bombing and fear. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
DRC war crimes suspect in US embassy; Russia condemns Cyprus bank levy; NY stop and frisk
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Dr Mukesh Kapila: 'I Blew Whistle on Darfur Massacres'
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister speaks to Dr Mukesh Kapila, who became famous for blowing the whistle on the Darfur massacres. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Cyprus bailout triggers uncertainty
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Banks in Cyprus stay shut after savers are told they will lose some of their cash. 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
Gold: A glittering future?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is a gold spike about to appear on our financial horizons? Amidst inflation fears and further eurozone panic, we explore the prospects for investments in gold. Show more
Witness History
Iraq: Ten years on - The bombardment of Baghdad
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is a decade since the US and its allies began their invasion of Iraq. For those living in the capital Baghdad it meant three weeks of bombing and fear. 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.
Discovery
What If... We could stay young forever? 3/3
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Could eating less help us live longer? Peter Bowes concludes his exploration of the drive to live longer by looking at diet. 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
Cyprus bailout triggers uncertainty
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Banks in Cyprus stay shut after savers are told they will lose some of their cash. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Brazil and Lebanon
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Nicki Defago explores the rock art of Monte Alegre, and what it can tell us about the prehistory of the Americas. John Laurenson meets Maronite hermits around the Qannoubine valley Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Kenneth Clarke - Conservative Government Minister, UK
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur asks veteran Conservative cabinet minister Ken Clarke if prime minster David Cameron is in danger of losing grip of his party. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Dr Mukesh Kapila: 'I Blew Whistle on Darfur Massacres'
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister speaks to Dr Mukesh Kapila, who became famous for blowing the whistle on the Darfur massacres. 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
The Infatuations by Javier Marias
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Spanish author Javier Marias; Neighbouring Sounds - new Brazilian film. Show more
Witness History
Iraq: Ten years on - The bombardment of Baghdad
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is a decade since the US and its allies began their invasion of Iraq. For those living in the capital Baghdad it meant three weeks of bombing and fear. 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.
Discovery
What If... We could stay young forever? 3/3
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Could eating less help us live longer? Peter Bowes concludes his exploration of the drive to live longer by looking at diet. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Brazil and Lebanon
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Nicki Defago explores the rock art of Monte Alegre, and what it can tell us about the prehistory of the Americas. John Laurenson meets Maronite hermits around the Qannoubine valley Show more
