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Why are Indian's so obsessed with gold despite paying such a high premium for it? And the new national identity scheme is allowing the poorest Indians to open bank accounts. Show more

As rebellion swept across Europe, Polish students called for democratic change in Poland. Show more

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Can Egypt's police force rebuild its reputation and will the army stay out of politics? Shaimaa Khalil gets special access to Egypt's Police Academy. Show more

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Women who have undergone the same procedure as the Hollywood star discuss their experience.

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The Benin singer Angelique Kidjo on why she's educating the women of Africa; the Guatemalan lawyer who witnessed the massacre of his family; and getting close to grizzly bears. Show more

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Syria 'heart-eating' rebel video condemned; reaction to Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy; the plight of the honeybee

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Why Indians are buying up gold and the scheme to let the poorest open bank accounts. Show more

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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.

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The EU has raided several global oil firms as part of an investigation into price fixing. Also, Singapore cracks down on tax cheats and why whistleblowing remains a dangerous game. Show more

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Breast cancer survivors, relatives and doctors discuss Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy

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The BRCK - a brick-like device that could keep Africa connected when electricity fails, generating music by your movements and the art of visualising deathly drones. Show more

Beth McLeod meets a Syrian refugee who's selling Syrian children to men seeking young brides; in China, Martin Patience has a story about a stomach churning food safety scandal. Show more

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Can Egypt's police force rebuild its reputation and will the army stay out of politics? Shaimaa Khalil gets special access to Egypt's Police Academy. Show more

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The EU has raided several global oil firms as part of an investigation into price fixing. Also, Singapore cracks down on tax cheats and why whistleblowing remains a dangerous game. Show more

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US diplomat in Moscow spy drama; US seizes AP phone records; Belize pyramids destroyed

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The Benin singer Angelique Kidjo on why she's educating the women of Africa; the Guatemalan lawyer who witnessed the massacre of his family; and getting close to grizzly bears. 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.

The EU has raided several global oil firms as part of an investigation into price fixing. Also, Singapore cracks down on tax cheats and why whistleblowing remains a dangerous game. 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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Can Egypt's police force rebuild its reputation and will the army stay out of politics? Shaimaa Khalil gets special access to Egypt's Police Academy. Show more

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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Why China and India are more involved in this weeks Arctic Council meeting. And from bank notes to Chinese fashion, we explore the future of the paper industry. 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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The BRCK - a brick-like device that could keep Africa connected when electricity fails, generating music by your movements and the art of visualising deathly drones. Show more

There has been an increase in 'new dissident' activity in Northern Ireland. How big a threat to these groups pose to peace? Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The Benin singer Angelique Kidjo on why she's educating the women of Africa; the Guatemalan lawyer who witnessed the massacre of his family; and getting close to grizzly bears. 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.

Can Egypt's police force rebuild its reputation and will the army stay out of politics? Shaimaa Khalil gets special access to Egypt's Police Academy. Show more