Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
A film-maker remembers the flamboyant pianist and entertainer immortalised in a new American film. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Playwright and novelist Michael Frayn on why he wants to make his readers laugh. Show more
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Why do we like playing with a ball? Mike Williams finds out how ball games first evolved, and what they say about us. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Syria and Italy
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The deals that need to be done in order to get stories out of Syria; an ode to Rome's cobbled streets. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
News and issues making the headlines each day.
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 Have Your Say
Should big business pay more tax?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Google's Eric Schmidt said he's perplexed over debate on how much tax his company pays. We speak to business leaders and campaigners to get their reaction.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Peter Hillary: In My Father's Footsteps
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister speaks to Peter Hillary, the son of Sir Edmund, about what it's like to be the son of a hero and how his family works to improve life for people in Nepal. 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.
Newshour
EU Debates Arming Syrian Rebels
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Should Syrian rebels get arms? Australia debates gambling law; Iranian Kamancheh musician
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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Heart and Soul
A Jew's Search For Silence
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Clive Lawton embarks on a personal quest to understand the mystery and power of silence as a tool of worship. 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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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
Google, Eric Schmidt and perplexing taxes
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Google's boss says governments have to change the law if they want firms to pay more taxes. And the US encourages investors to pump billion dollars into the Palestinian economy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The BBC news programme where you set the agenda.
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
On the Trail of the American Honeybee 1/2
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Dr Adam Hart meets the migratory bee keepers of America as they travel to the annual almond bloom in California, the largest crop pollination event on Earth. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Playwright and novelist Michael Frayn on why he wants to make his readers laugh. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Google, Eric Schmidt and perplexing taxes
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Google's boss says governments have to change the law if they want firms to pay more taxes. And the US encourages investors to pump billion dollars into the Palestinian economy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
EU discusses Syria arms embargo; Baghdad car bombs kill over 50; peace in Colombia?
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Peter Hillary: In My Father's Footsteps
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister speaks to Peter Hillary, the son of Sir Edmund, about what it's like to be the son of a hero and how his family works to improve life for people in Nepal. 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
Google, Eric Schmidt and perplexing taxes
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Google's boss says governments have to change the law if they want firms to pay more taxes. And the US encourages investors to pump billion dollars into the Palestinian 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.
Heart and Soul
A Jew's Search For Silence
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Clive Lawton embarks on a personal quest to understand the mystery and power of silence as a tool of worship. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Is Tax a Moral Issue?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Google's chairman is "perplexed" at the fuss over his company's taxes. Plus China's tourism image problem and why the CEO of Moleskine thinks the pen is mightier than the screen. 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.
Discovery
On the Trail of the American Honeybee 1/2
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Dr Adam Hart meets the migratory bee keepers of America as they travel to the annual almond bloom in California, the largest crop pollination event on Earth. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Peter Hillary: In My Father's Footsteps
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister speaks to Peter Hillary, the son of Sir Edmund, about what it's like to be the son of a hero and how his family works to improve life for people in Nepal. 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.
Heart and Soul
A Jew's Search For Silence
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Clive Lawton embarks on a personal quest to understand the mystery and power of silence as a tool of worship. Show more
