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The world's top emerging economies promise new measures to support development and infrastructure in poor countries. But are the Brics really a force for good in Africa? Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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HARDtalk
Alassane Ouattara - President of Ivory Coast
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Zeinab Badawi talks to the president of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara. His critics accuse him of letting off supporters of his who are suspected of crimes. Are they right? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
Austerity Opera: Nostra Culpa
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Austerity opera, Middle East photography and Glaswegian-Iranian artist Jila Peacock. Show more
Witness History
Unearthing the Terracotta Army
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A chance discovery by farmers digging a well in China, the secrets of the Qin Dynasty revealed after 2,000 years. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
WHYS 60: How can science accommodate religion in Africa?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We're live from Makerere Uni in Uganda discussing science and religion in Africa.
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Outlook
Why I Love My Mafia Killer Dad
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister talks to Karen Gravano, the daughter of a Mafia boss. She describes what it was like to grow up with a man who killed 19 people. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
Austerity Opera: Nostra Culpa
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Austerity opera, Middle East photography and Glaswegian-Iranian artist Jila Peacock. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
UAE and Yemen
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Two modern Arabian tales: Simon Atkinson wrestles red tape in Dubai, finding that the UAE wants your NOC; Daniel Owen finds a quieter Yemen as he visits Al Ghaydah's fish market. Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
What if Africa was the New Hub of Global Science?
Improving African agriculture
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Four East African researchers who work in agriculture and veterinary science, discuss how the continent could feed itself with Gareth Mitchell and Alan Kasujja. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
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Outlook
After Malala Yousafzai: Life for girls in Swat
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister hears from Pakistani politician Nadia Sher Khan and students in the UK and in the Swat Valley about attitudes to education. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Alassane Ouattara - President of Ivory Coast
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Zeinab Badawi talks to the president of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara. His critics accuse him of letting off supporters of his who are suspected of crimes. Are they right? 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.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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World Business Report
Cyprus prepares for bank reopening
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Cyprus gears up to stop large sums of cash from leaving its borders as the authorities there work to prevent a collapse of the island's banking system. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
WHYS60: Are you afraid of a North Korean nuclear threat?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Just yesterday, North Korea threatened attacks on the US mainland as well as Hawaii, Guam, South Korea and Japan. We talk to people living in those areas. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The BBC news programme where you set the agenda.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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What if Africa was the New Hub of Global Science?
Improving African agriculture
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Four East African researchers who work in agriculture and veterinary science, discuss how the continent could feed itself with Gareth Mitchell and Alan Kasujja. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Alassane Ouattara - President of Ivory Coast
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Zeinab Badawi talks to the president of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara. His critics accuse him of letting off supporters of his who are suspected of crimes. Are they right? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Strand Archive
A Tribute to Chinua Achebe
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Strand celebrates one of the world's great writers - the late Chinua Achebe. Show more
Witness History
Unearthing the Terracotta Army
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A chance discovery by farmers digging a well in China, the secrets of the Qin Dynasty revealed after 2,000 years. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Radical preacher wins appeal
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Abu Qatada wins deportation battle, again; memory loss in bees; chemical weapons in Syria?
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
After Malala Yousafzai: Life for girls in Swat
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister hears from Pakistani politician Nadia Sher Khan and students in the UK and in the Swat Valley about attitudes to education. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Cyprus prepares for bank reopening
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Cyprus gears up to stop large sums of cash from leaving its borders as the authorities there work to prevent a collapse of the island's banking system. 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 world's top emerging economies promise new measures to support development and infrastructure in poor countries. But are the Brics really a force for good in Africa? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
UAE and Yemen
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Two modern Arabian tales: Simon Atkinson wrestles red tape in Dubai, finding that the UAE wants your NOC; Daniel Owen finds a quieter Yemen as he visits Al Ghaydah's fish market. 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.
What if Africa was the New Hub of Global Science?
Improving African agriculture
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Four East African researchers who work in agriculture and veterinary science, discuss how the continent could feed itself with Gareth Mitchell and Alan Kasujja. 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
Cyprus prepares for bank reopening
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Cyprus gears up to stop large sums of cash from leaving its borders as the authorities there work to prevent a collapse of the island's banking system. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
UAE and Yemen
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Two modern Arabian tales: Simon Atkinson wrestles red tape in Dubai, finding that the UAE wants your NOC; Daniel Owen finds a quieter Yemen as he visits Al Ghaydah's fish market. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Alassane Ouattara - President of Ivory Coast
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Zeinab Badawi talks to the president of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara. His critics accuse him of letting off supporters of his who are suspected of crimes. Are they right? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
After Malala Yousafzai: Life for girls in Swat
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister hears from Pakistani politician Nadia Sher Khan and students in the UK and in the Swat Valley about attitudes to education. 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
A Tribute to Chinua Achebe
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Strand celebrates one of the world's great writers - the late Chinua Achebe. Show more
Witness History
Unearthing the Terracotta Army
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A chance discovery by farmers digging a well in China, the secrets of the Qin Dynasty revealed after 2,000 years. 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.
What if Africa was the New Hub of Global Science?
Improving African agriculture
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Four East African researchers who work in agriculture and veterinary science, discuss how the continent could feed itself with Gareth Mitchell and Alan Kasujja. Show more
