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Ten years after the invasion, Iraq hasn't achieved the oil output many predicted. Why not? And with a new Pope in the Vatican, will there finally be transparency in its finances? Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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What If...
What If... We Could All Have the World's Best Education?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are changing education. With world class courses from the world's top professors online could the best education soon be available to everyone? 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 invasion of Iraq
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
John Crawford a college student and reserve soldier - was part of the US invasion force that rolled into Iraq in March 2003. Show more
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News and issues making the headlines each day.
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: What do you make of Cyprus' bank levy?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is Cyprus taking the right approach to dealing with its debts by taxing bank accounts?
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
Burma, the USA and Israel
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Head analyses how and why Aung San Suu Kyi is going from dissident figurehead to power player; Kevin Connolly asks what mark Obama's visit may leave on Israeli streets. Show more
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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.
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 invasion of Iraq
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
John Crawford a college student and reserve soldier - was part of the US invasion force that rolled into Iraq in March 2003. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
What If...
What If... We Could All Have the World's Best Education?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are changing education. With world class courses from the world's top professors online could the best education soon be available to everyone? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Ten years after the invasion, Iraq hasn't achieved the oil output many predicted. Why not? And with a new Pope in the Vatican, will there finally be transparency in its finances? 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
Wave of deadly bombings hit Baghdad
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sectarian violence in Iraq; Pope Francis inaugural mass; what now for Congo's rebel leader?
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Outlook
'Why I Regret Smashing Saddam's Statue'
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister speaks to Kadhim al-Jubouri, the man who now regrets taking a sledgehammer to a statue of Saddam Hussein during the US invasion of Iraq. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
What If...
What If... We Could All Have the World's Best Education?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are changing education. With world class courses from the world's top professors online could the best education soon be available to everyone? 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 bailout row: what now for Cyprus?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A $13bn bailout of Cyprus is in doubt after mounting opposition to a bank account levy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
#Whys: Cyprus bailout - Are you worried this could happen to you?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
People in Cyprus have reacted with shock to news on a bailout agreed in Brussels. A one-off levy of up to 10% of their savings will go towards saving their countries economy. Show more
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Digital Planet
High-rise's digital life
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Interactive documentary series charts the fear and thrill of high-rise life;Flickr's plans for your digital data in enhancing the photographic experience;Robots assemble in Zurich? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Burma, the USA and Israel
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Head analyses how and why Aung San Suu Kyi is going from dissident figurehead to power player; Kevin Connolly asks what mark Obama's visit may leave on Israeli streets. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
What If...
What If... We Could All Have the World's Best Education?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are changing education. With world class courses from the world's top professors online could the best education soon be available to everyone? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Bolshoi Scandals; Author Mikhail Shishkin; 'Rite of Spring' Centenary Show more
Witness History
Iraq: Ten years on - The invasion of Iraq
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
John Crawford a college student and reserve soldier - was part of the US invasion force that rolled into Iraq in March 2003. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Cyprus rejects bank levy; Syrian opposition elects PM; does sleep make you thin?
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
'Why I Regret Smashing Saddam's Statue'
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister speaks to Kadhim al-Jubouri, the man who now regrets taking a sledgehammer to a statue of Saddam Hussein during the US invasion of Iraq. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
EU bailout row: what now for Cyprus?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A $13bn bailout of Cyprus is in doubt after mounting opposition to a bank account levy. 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.
Ten years after the invasion, Iraq hasn't achieved the oil output many predicted. Why not? And with a new Pope in the Vatican, will there finally be transparency in its finances? Show more
Witness History
Iraq: Ten years on - The invasion of Iraq
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
John Crawford a college student and reserve soldier - was part of the US invasion force that rolled into Iraq in March 2003. 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.
Digital Planet
High-rise's digital life
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Interactive documentary series charts the fear and thrill of high-rise life;Flickr's plans for your digital data in enhancing the photographic experience;Robots assemble in Zurich? 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 bailout row: What now for Cyprus?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A $13bn bailout of Cyprus is in doubt after mounting opposition to a bank account levy. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Burma, the USA and Israel
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Head analyses how and why Aung San Suu Kyi is going from dissident figurehead to power player; Kevin Connolly asks what mark Obama's visit may leave on Israeli streets. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
What If...
What If... We Could All Have the World's Best Education?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are changing education. With world class courses from the world's top professors online could the best education soon be available to everyone? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
'Why I Regret Smashing Saddam's Statue'
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister speaks to Kadhim al-Jubouri, the man who now regrets taking a sledgehammer to a statue of Saddam Hussein during the US invasion of Iraq. 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.
Bolshoi Scandals; Author Mikhail Shishkin; 'Rite of Spring' Centenary Show more
Witness History
Iraq: Ten years on - The invasion of Iraq
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
John Crawford a college student and reserve soldier - was part of the US invasion force that rolled into Iraq in March 2003. 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.
Digital Planet
High-rise's digital life
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Interactive documentary series charts the fear and thrill of high-rise life;Flickr's plans for your digital data in enhancing the photographic experience;Robots assemble in Zurich? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Burma, the USA and Israel
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Head analyses how and why Aung San Suu Kyi is going from dissident figurehead to power player; Kevin Connolly asks what mark Obama's visit may leave on Israeli streets. Show more
