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Why - after the property bubble burst in 2008 - is the Gulf State of Dubai building again? And as central bankers are granted greater powers, we ask if this is good for democracy. Show more
In June 1962 three prisoners escaped from the maximum security US jail on the island of Alcatraz. Show more
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Professor Alan Watson's 40-year quest to unravel one of the mysteries of physics - the source of cosmic rays. Show more
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Turkish Police Storm Taksim Square
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We speak to people at the scene in Taksim square as police and protesters clash in the second week of anti-government protests across Turkey.
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Outlook
A New Face in Italian politics
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Laura Boldrini explains how she felt when she suddenly found herself chosen as Speaker of Italy's Chamber of Deputies. Show more
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Hundreds of riot police move into Istanbul's Taksim Square firing tear gas and water cannon at the demonstrators; Iranian reformist quits; Egypt warning over Nile dam. Show more
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Riot police move into Taksim Square; Iran reformist quits; Egypt warning over Nile dam Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
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Why - after the property bubble burst in 2008 - is the Gulf State of Dubai building again? And as central bankers are granted greater powers, we ask if this is good for democracy. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Israel, Syria and the UAE
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How the Syrian conflict affects the Golan Heights and dinner with Dubai's gilded elite. 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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World Business Report
Face-off in the German courts
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The promise by the ECB to save the euro is being challenged in Germany's top court Show more
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World Have Your Say
Do you agree with Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan's handling of the protests?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We speak to people in Istanbul and across Turkey after riot police storm Taksim Square, occupied by anti-government protesters for nearly two weeks. Show more
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Digital Planet
A Route 66 of the Future: New Cities Summit
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sao Paulo, with a population of 11 million, is renowned for traffic jams that can be over 200 km long. Can technology help to break the gridlock? Show more
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Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
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World Business Report
Greece Shuts Down State Broadcaster
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Greece is to shut down its state run TV and radio stations in a bid to save money. Show more
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Newshour
Greece suspends state broadcaster
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sudden closure of Greek broadcaster; clashes in Taksim Square; do artists need training?
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Outlook
A New Face in Italian politics
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Laura Boldrini explains how she felt when she suddenly found herself chosen as Speaker of Italy's Chamber of Deputies. 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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World Business Report
Greece Shuts Down State Broadcaster
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Greek government is to shut down its state broadcaster in a new effort to save money Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Business Matters
Greece's State Broadcaster Falls Silent
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We hear from a Greek state news anchor who's just lost his job. Plus Ping Fu tells us about her extraordinary life in China's cultural revolution and why 3D printing is the future. 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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Digital Planet
A Route 66 of the Future: New Cities Summit
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sao Paulo, with a population of 11 million, is renowned for traffic jams that can be over 200 km long. Can technology help to break the gridlock? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Nigeria and North Korea
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A whistle-stop tour through former strongholds of Boko Haram with the Nigerian Army and Juliet Rix eludes the minders to dance with North Koreans in a Pyongyang park. Show more
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Outlook
A New Face in Italian politics
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Laura Boldrini explains how she felt when she suddenly found herself chosen as Speaker of Italy's Chamber of Deputies. 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.
Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
