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Can science provide a solution to the recurring floods of Central Europe? And, the ancient giant lizards named after rock star, Jim Morrision Show more
Mental health treatments around the world may be determined by the cultural attitudes towards the subject. Could radio play a role in the treatment of mental health? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Julian Worricker with defence correspondent Robert Fox and policy analyst Emira Woods
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Julian Worricker with defence correspondent Robert Fox and policy analyst Emira Woods
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Julian Worricker with defence correspondent Robert Fox and policy analyst Emira Woods
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Should we be emulating the diet of our cavemen ancestors? Could techiques in the perfume industry help malaria scientists and new research concludes humans can use echolocation. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Dream Builders
Episode 1: Daniel Libeskind - Ground Zero
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How architect Daniel Libeskind won the competition to rebuild the most politically charged real estate in the world, Ground Zero. 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 bitter and divisive debate in Catholic Ireland over whether its abortion laws should be changed. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Why are some materials and ecosystems easier to break than others? And what gives others better resilience? Show more
Mental health treatments around the world may be determined by the cultural attitudes towards the subject. Could radio play a role in the treatment of mental health? 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.
Whether viewed from the shore, out on the waves or under the surface people flock to the ocean. Mike Williams asks why are we drawn to the sea? Show more
How can statistics guide people in parenting? And, it is often said that men think about sex every seven seconds, but is it true? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The World Debate
Burma - What Future?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As Burma faces major political and economic reform, the panel will be discussing the opportunities and challenges facing the country. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Deadly clashes after Libya protest; anti-Hezbollah protester killed in Lebanon; a hero dog Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Oldest Primate Fossil, LA Citizen Science and FameLab
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
The mouse-sized fossil that's the oldest primate to be found. Plus, how residents are celebrating biodiversity in LA and the world-leading science communication competition. Show more
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.
Global Business
St Gallen Symposium, Switzerland
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Peter Day attends the 43rd, annual St Gallen Symposium - a student organised gathering of business and political leaders - to hear about this year's theme: courage. Show more
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Horror master Stephen King says "I'm afraid of losing my mind" 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.
Dream Builders
Episode 1: Daniel Libeskind - Ground Zero
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How architect Daniel Libeskind won the competition to rebuild the most politically charged real estate in the world, Ground Zero. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Uganda, Iraq, Jordan, Australia and Denmark
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Dispatches from BBC foreign correspondents, presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Children are the innocent victims of war and it’s a myth that they’re resilient and always bounce back. Claudia Hammond investigates what does help to alleviate their suffering 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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Discovery
On The Trail of the American Honeybee
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Dr Adam Hart explores the impact of migratory bee-keeping in the United States and the threats to bee health worldwide. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Immigration Reform in US
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is a relaxation of the US' immigration laws vital to its economy? Plus, why is the president of Estonia so keen on teaching even the youngest children how to write computer code? Show more
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Sexual assault is becoming “a cancer” in the US military and victims are not just women. Also, Pakistan's new put down with an American flavour and why Indians are good at spelling 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.
Whether viewed from the shore, out on the waves or under the surface people flock to the ocean. Mike Williams asks why are we drawn to the sea? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Yemen and France
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Elisabeth Kendall on travelling into the remote Mahra tribal region and canvassing its residents' opinions for the first time ever; Hugh Schofield on the philosophy bac litteraire Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Why are some materials and ecosystems easier to break than others? And what gives others better resilience? Show more
How can statistics guide people in parenting? And, it is often said that men think about sex every seven seconds, but is it true? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Horror master Stephen King says "I'm afraid of losing my mind" Show more
