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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How a student unearthed errors in a paper described as the "bible" of austerity and how sleep deprived students in the West are letting their Asian rivals get ahead. Show more
Witness History
The Secret US Bombing of Cambodia
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In May 1969 the New York Times revealed that US war planes were secretly bombing Cambodia. Show more
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HARDtalk
Pravin Gordhan – Finance Minister, South Africa
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Can South Africa progress without development aid? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How lasers are quicker on the draw than 3 D printing; Brian Eno creates music in hospitals; an African renaissance in writing as Teju Cole champions tweets as literature. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Addiction in Afghanistan
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The ethical dilemmas of reporting on Afghanistan's new heroin addicts. How much should we see of the mess their lives have become? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Have Your Say
Is This the End of an Era For Manchester United?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sir Alex Ferguson has announced his departure from Old Trafford. Is this the end of an era for Manchester United? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Boston bomb: The dancer who lost a leg
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew talks to Adrianne Haslet-Davis, a ballroom dancer who lost a leg during the Boston bombings. She still gets around in a wheelchair but is determined to dance again. 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.
Alex Ferguson retires from Manchester United; Chinese poisoning case; Gaza cook book
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
As the Manchester United Manager Alex Ferguson announces his retirement we assess his achievements at Old Trafford and beyond.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How a student unearthed errors in a paper described as the "bible" of austerity and how sleep deprived students in the West are letting their Asian rivals get ahead. Show more
Witness History
The Secret US Bombing of Cambodia
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In May 1969 the New York Times revealed that US war planes were secretly bombing Cambodia. 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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Sir Alex Ferguson steps down as manager of Man U
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After 26 years Sir Alex Ferguson leaves one of football's most successful businesses. We look at the implications for the club. Also, can an app make you happy? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
Alex Ferguson retires from Manchester United - we get your reaction
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sir Alex Ferguson has announced he will retire as manager of Manchester United. We broadcast from Manchester, to get reaction from his fans and his detractors. 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.
Why do people wear face masks in Japan? What are the links between mental health problems and sleep disorders and the strange effects of zero gravity on the immune system Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Pravin Gordhan – Finance Minister, South Africa
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Can South Africa progress without development aid? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Sir Alex Ferguson steps down as manager of Man U
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After 26 years Sir Alex Ferguson leaves one of football's most successful businesses. And, can an app make you happy? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Sir Alex Ferguson retires as Manchester United manager
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Alex Ferguson retires; Ohio women return home; House hearing on Benghazi attack
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Boston bomb: The dancer who lost a leg
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew talks to Adrianne Haslet-Davis, a ballroom dancer who lost a leg during the Boston bombings. She still gets around in a wheelchair but is determined to dance again. 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
Sir Alex Ferguson steps down as manager of Man U
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After 26 years Sir Alex Ferguson leaves one of football's most successful businesses. We look at the implications for the club. Also, can an app make you happy? 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.
Peter Day reports on controversial plans to dig for potash - a valuable fertiliser - underneath a national park in northern England. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
The Business of Football
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How will Alex Ferguson's retirement affect the financial fortunes of Manchester United? And, how big a job is it for the banking industry to restore the public's trust? 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.
Why do people wear face masks in Japan? What are the links between mental health problems and sleep disorders and the strange effects of zero gravity on the immune system Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Boston bomb: The dancer who lost a leg
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew talks to Adrianne Haslet-Davis, a ballroom dancer who lost a leg during the Boston bombings. She still gets around in a wheelchair but is determined to dance again. 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.
Peter Day reports on controversial plans to dig for potash - a valuable fertiliser - underneath a national park in northern England. Show more
