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Business Daily
Uganda - Resource curse or blessing
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In Uganda we look at the benefits and the dangers that oil could hold for the country. We also see how young entrepreneurs there are making the most of the fruits of the earth. Show more
As the Vietnam war ended and Saigon fell to communist forces, the US tried to fly thousands of orphans out of the country. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Stephen Sackur talks to world heavyweight boxing champion and Ukrainian opposition MP Vitali Klitschko. Does he have what it takes to win in Ukraine's turbulent political arena? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Digital Planet
Korean child roboticists
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How South Korean children learn to build and programme robots; The geekettes in Berlin hacking for themselves; A hackers guide to the galaxy Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Antarctica and India
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
BBC producer Tim Mansel finds no respite from visitors, even on the shores of remote Deception Island; by contrast, Rahul Tandon explains why Indians shun sunbathing on the beach Show more
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: Latest from North Korea and we discuss retributive justice
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We discuss North Korea blocking access to South Korean workers at a joint industrial park. We'll also speak to people in Saudi Arabia about retributive justice. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Giles Duley: Why I had to go back
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister catches up with photographer Giles Duley, who lost three limbs while on assignment in Afghanistan. He has returned to the country to photograph other amputees. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
North Korea blocks joint industrial zone; Australia opens child abuse probe; Britain's new social classes
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.
Business Daily
Uganda - Resource curse or blessing
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In Uganda we look at the benefits and the dangers that oil could hold for the country. We also see how young entrepreneurs there are making the most of the fruits of the earth. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Global Business
Race Against the Machine
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Peter Day talks with Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee of MIT about their thought provoking book Race Against the Machine and what the rise of robots will mean to us all. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world’s Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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.
The world’s Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
Rebuilding Cyprus
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As the IMF gives details of its bailout for crisis-hit Cyprus, the new finance minister says the country will rebuild its economy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
#WHYS: Does Sharia law work for you? / Should fat fliers pay more?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We discuss the Saudi man sentenced to be paralysed and plans by a Samoan airline to charge fliers by weight. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world’s Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Hardening of mummies’ arteries in the ancient world; Africa’s famine fighting tree foods; The most exciting discoveries in science being played out in the human body Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Stephen Sackur talks to world heavyweight boxing champion and Ukrainian opposition MP Vitali Klitschko. Does he have what it takes to win in Ukraine's turbulent political arena? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Rebuilding Cyprus
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As the IMF gives details of its bailout for crisis-hit Cyprus, the new finance minister says the country will rebuild its economy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Connecticut debates gun control
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Connecticut gun control; US boosts missiles over Korea; fake pirates dupe journalists.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Giles Duley: Why I had to go back
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister catches up with photographer Giles Duley, who lost three limbs while on assignment in Afghanistan. He has returned to the country to photograph other amputees. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world’s Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Rebuilding Cyprus
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As the IMF gives details of its bailout for crisis-hit Cyprus, the new finance minister says the country will rebuild its economy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world’s Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Global Business
Race Against the Machine
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Peter Day talks with Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee of MIT about their thought provoking book Race Against the Machine and what the rise of robots will mean to us all. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Korean tensions and the end of cheap China
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world’s Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Hardening of mummies’ arteries in the ancient world; Africa’s famine fighting tree foods; The most exciting discoveries in science being played out in the human body Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Giles Duley: Why I had to go back
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister catches up with photographer Giles Duley, who lost three limbs while on assignment in Afghanistan. He has returned to the country to photograph other amputees. 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.
Global Business
Race Against the Machine
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Peter Day talks with Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee of MIT about their thought provoking book Race Against the Machine and what the rise of robots will mean to us all. Show more
