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Business Daily
The African Middle Class
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Business Daily brought together Wallace Kantai, of NTV in Kenya, and Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State in Nigeria, to ask what makes an African a member of the middle class. Show more
In July 2005 the IRA in Northern Ireland promised to put its weapons out of use. Hear from two men on either side of the religious divide who were asked to oversee the process. Show more
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HARDtalk
Opera Singer - Thomas Hampson
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Thomas Hampson on why getting people to understand Opera is the key to get them to love it. Show more
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Why are attitudes towards older people often so negative? Mike Williams talks to older people, and the young, and asks how might we re-think this period of our lives. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
The French Edition: Patriotic Pants and Computer Hackers
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
David Chazan goes to meet the students studying computer hacking in Lille & Emma Jane Kirby talks to an entrepreneurial underwear maker tired of France's over-regulated labour laws Show more
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Outlook
Monica Seles: My Life After Tennis
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Former tennis star Monica Seles on life after tennis and finding a new passion for writing. Show more
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At least 50 dead in Iraq; interview with Egypt's foreign minister; fake dating profiles
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Business Daily
What do the New Middle Class Want
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Wallace Kantai of NTV, Kenya and Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State in Nigeria on what defines Africa's middle class. Show more
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People trafficking in Mexico and the faith in God that strengthens migrants trafficked by criminal gangs. Show more
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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.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
Merger to Create World's Biggest Advertising Company
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Advertising firms Publicis and Omnicom announce plans to create a company worth $35bn - the industry's biggest. Plus, one of Apple's suppliers is accused of labour violations. Show more
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World Have Your Say
Pope: 'Who am I to judge gay people?': Should Lad's Mags Cover Up?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We get reaction from Catholics around the world. And, we ask men if magazines that display topless and naked women should be covered up on supermarket shelves. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Can taking the hormone oxytocin make people more sociable, trusting and loving? Is there a use for oxytocin in helping people with autism become more sociable? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Opera Singer - Thomas Hampson
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Thomas Hampson on why getting people to understand Opera is the key to get them to love it. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Merger to create world's biggest advertising company
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Advertising firms Publicis and Omnicom announce plans to create a company worth $35bn - the industry's biggest. And one of Apple's suppliers is accused of labour violations. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Pope comments on gay 'lobby'; Iraqi govt aide on violence; America's aural heritage.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Monica Seles: My Life After Tennis
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Former tennis star Monica Seles on life after tennis and finding a new passion for writing. 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
Merger to create world's biggest advertising company
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Advertising firms Publicis and Omnicom announce plans to create a company worth $35bn - the industry's biggest. And one of Apple's suppliers is accused of labour violations. 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.
People trafficking in Mexico and the faith in God that strengthens migrants trafficked by criminal gangs. Show more
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Business Matters
More Scrutiny for Apple in China
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Has Apple cleaned up its act over the factories it uses to make its products in China? According to a workers' rights watchdog, the answer is no. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Can taking the hormone oxytocin make people more sociable, trusting and loving? Is there a use for oxytocin in helping people with autism become more sociable? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Monica Seles: My Life After Tennis
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Former tennis star Monica Seles on life after tennis and finding a new passion for writing. 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.
People trafficking in Mexico and the faith in God that strengthens migrants trafficked by criminal gangs. Show more
