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Boston Calling
Boston Bombings Aftermath
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Boylston Street reopens after the Marathon bombings and American Muslims fear a backlash after one of the bombing suspects says acts were motivated by extremist Islamic beliefs. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
North Korea to indict US citizen; 9/11 wreckage found in NY; Iceland general election
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Peter Day looks at illness at work and the implications it could have for us all. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Weekend Edition: Roots of Conflict
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Insight from correspondents and reporters worldwide. Wreckage in Syria, a rebel recruiter in Jordan, Bhutan's domestic violence problem, Israeli manners and dreadlocks in Jamaica. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
The price of austerity
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What's the human cost of taking the axe to public spending? And are the cuts eating into the mountain of government debt across Europe? Manuela Saragosa and guests discuss. 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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Discovery
A Trip Around Mars with Kevin Fong - Part One
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Kevin Fong visits landscapes that inspire scientists and artists to explore and imagine. The tour includes volcanoes that dwarf Everest and an extreme version of the Grand Canyon. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
We’ll hear from Yannik Bolasie, who was born in England, but decided to play international football for DR Congo.
And we continue our series on sport and the senses 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.
Boston Calling
Boston Bombings Aftermath
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Boylston Street reopens after the Marathon bombings and American Muslims fear a backlash after one of the bombing suspects says acts were motivated by extremist Islamic beliefs. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How the boxer refused to fight in Vietnam, plus a ballerina and a coup in Panama, Emperor Haile Selassie in Jamaica, the fake Hitler diaries, and the great cellist Pablo Casals. Show more
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.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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.
Boston Calling
Boston Bombings Aftermath
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Boylston Street reopens after the Marathon bombings and American Muslims fear a backlash after one of the bombing suspects says acts were motivated by extremist Islamic beliefs. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
The Belarusian University in Exile
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Few dare to speak out in Belarus but the opposition has found a way of making it’s voice heard in neighbouring Lithuania. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
The price of austerity
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What's the human cost of taking the axe to public spending? And are the cuts eating into the mountain of government debt across Europe? Manuela Saragosa and guests discuss. 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.
India celebrates the 150th anniversary of Swami Vivekanand, the monk who influenced Gandhi and Nehru and helped shape modern India. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Canada "appalled" that Sri Lanka to host talks; Italy announces government; Navajo Star Wars
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How the boxer refused to fight in Vietnam, plus a ballerina and a coup in Panama, Emperor Haile Selassie in Jamaica, the fake Hitler diaries, and the great cellist Pablo Casals. 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.
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That gold is rare and valuable is of course well known but beyond that why are so many people around the world obsessed with it? Show more
Over to You
Social Media and the Boston Bombings
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What role did social media play in the Boston bombings and manhunt? And what impact has the expansion of Egyptian media had in Egypt? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Do you see the world in terms of 'us and them'? Why divide ourselves into two camps - is what separates us really stronger than what unites us? Show more
More or Less
Are Manchester United a one-man team?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is it true that Manchester United’s League title is down to Van Persie alone? And has a chance to solve the Meredith Kercher case been missed because of a maths misunderstanding? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
"I was really happy being a movie star, that's a nice job" says Steve Martin. 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.
India celebrates the 150th anniversary of Swami Vivekanand, the monk who influenced Gandhi and Nehru and helped shape modern India. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Weekend Edition: Roots of Conflict
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Insight from correspondents and reporters worldwide. Wreckage in Syria, a rebel recruiter in Jordan, Bhutan's domestic violence problem, Israeli manners and dreadlocks in Jamaica. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
The price of austerity
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What's the human cost of taking the axe to public spending? And are the cuts eating into the mountain of government debt across Europe? Manuela Saragosa and guests discuss. 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.
How has Alexandria changed since the revolution of 2011? As Egypt struggles with its new democracy, Shaimaa Khalil examines the dramatic challenges facing post revolutionary Egypt. Show more
