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Business Daily
Margaret Thatcher's economic legacy
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
There is no question that Margaret Thatcher was a towering international figure but what is her lasting economic legacy? Show more
Witness History
The Great Famine in China
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
When Mao Zedong tried to force an industrial revolution in China, millions starved to death. What he called The Great Leap Forward - led to failed harvests and famine. Show more
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The Documentary
The Forgotten Black Cowboys
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sarfraz Manzoor tells the story of the African American cowboys. How did they get airbrushed out of movies and history books? Show more
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Discovery
Obituary: Margaret Thatcher
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
An obituary of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Show more
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News and issues making the headlines each day.
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The world’s Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Have Your Say
WHYS: What impact did Margaret Thatcher have on your life?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After her death at the age of 87, WHYS asks what personal impact Mrs Thatcher had on people around the world. Show more
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Outlook
Schoolgirl Blogger from Brazil
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew speaks to 13-year-old Brazilian Isadora Faber whose blog about poor conditions at her school has started a national movement, but brought her death threats. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Kenyatta sworn in as Kenyan president; Thatcher's legacy in Hong Kong; Russia's alcoholism
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.
Margaret Thatcher was a towering international figure but what is her economic legacy?
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
The Forgotten Black Cowboys
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sarfraz Manzoor tells the story of the African American cowboys. How did they get airbrushed out of movies and history books? 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
Tensions rise between North and South Korea
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tensions between North and South Korea see no signs of easing. The latest development has effectively closed down the only joint industrial project between the two countries. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
WHYS 60: Thatcher celebrations controversy and Kenyatta sworn in
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Your reaction to Uhuru Kenyatta's swearing in as Kenya's president. We also discuss whether it's okay to celebrate Margaret Thatcher's death. Show more
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The world’s Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Digital Planet
Emergency digital bracelets
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
An emergency bracelet for activists working in danger zones; A virtual talking head which can express a range of human emotions; A linguistic celebration of the Digital World Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
National Heroes
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Andrew Harding wonders whether South Africa can adjust to a less dramatic, more 'normal', post-Mandela era; David Chazan learns why the French admire one bank robber so much. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
The Forgotten Black Cowboys
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sarfraz Manzoor tells the story of the African American cowboys. How did they get airbrushed out of movies and history books? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Tensions rise between North and South Korea
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tensions between North and South Korea see no signs of easing. The latest development has effectively closed down the only joint industrial project between the two countries. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Iran earthquake latest; China baby milk smuggling; and history as propaganda
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Schoolgirl Blogger from Brazil
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew speaks to 13-year-old Brazilian Isadora Faber whose blog about poor conditions at her school has started a national movement, but brought her death threats. 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
Tensions rise between North and South Korea
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tensions between North and South Korea see no signs of easing. The latest development has effectively closed down the only joint industrial project between the two countries. 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.
The Documentary
The Forgotten Black Cowboys
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sarfraz Manzoor tells the story of the African American cowboys. How did they get airbrushed out of movies and history books? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
The Economic Cost of North Korea Tensions
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Now that operations at Kaesong industrial complex have been suspended, what is the economic cost of North and South Korea tensions? 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.
Digital Planet
Emergency digital bracelets
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
An emergency bracelet for activists working in danger zones; A virtual talking head which can express a range of human emotions; A linguistic celebration of the Digital World Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Ukraine and Israel
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Lucy Ash in Kiev meets an ex-addict and prostitute whose needle exchange is now fighting Ukraine's HIV epidemic; Raffi Berg asks why Israeli manners are quite so rough and ready. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Schoolgirl Blogger from Brazil
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew speaks to 13-year-old Brazilian Isadora Faber whose blog about poor conditions at her school has started a national movement, but brought her death threats. 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 Documentary
The Forgotten Black Cowboys
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sarfraz Manzoor tells the story of the African American cowboys. How did they get airbrushed out of movies and history books? Show more
