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Does the Vatican Need a Bank?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What's going on inside the Vatican Bank? Following recent arrests and the resignations of two top directors, will the Pope be forced to close it down altogether? Show more
In August 1988 huge protests demanding an end to military rule in Burma were met with violence.
Thousands of people were killed. Show more
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Is the US pursuing the most effective anti-terrorism strategy in light of new findings about the Boston marathon bombers? Show more
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What is the link between how tall someone is and the risk of getting cancer? Should German mothers continue to give birth anonymously? Plus, hikikomori emails from listeners. Show more
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World Have Your Say
Syria Conflict; US-Russia Talks Cancelled
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We hear from Syria where state television has broadcast images of President Bashar al-Assad after a reported attack on his convoy in Damascus. And, US cancels talks with Russia. Show more
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Outlook
Omid Djalili: British-Iranian Comedian
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
British-Iranian comedian Omid Djalili talks to Matthew Bannister about his controversial humour, and his latest role in a stage production of The Shawshank Redemption Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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Newshour
Burma marks uprising anniversary
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Burma marks uprising anniversary; Murdoch row amid Australia election campaign; Art Everywhere
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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Is the US pursuing the most effective anti-terrorism strategy in light of new findings about the Boston marathon bombers? 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
Greek Jobless Rate Hits Record 27.6%
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Greece's jobless rate hits a record 27.6%, with two thirds of young people out of work. And a major fire at Kenya's main airport raises questions about the region's infrastructure. Show more
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World Have Your Say
Live in Edinburgh: Should Comedy Be Censored?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
With comedians at Edinburgh's Festival, we discuss the line between humour and offence
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The ethics of experimenting with Avian Flu virus; The genetic make-up of India’s vast population; A four billion year old clue to the origins of life on Earth – or Mars Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Mexico and Jamaica
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Will Grant explores how Mexico's mellowing about marijuana and debating legalisation; Nick Davis ponders Jamaican views on family values (and abortion, illegitimacy and parenthood) Show more
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Is the US pursuing the most effective anti-terrorism strategy in light of new findings about the Boston marathon bombers? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Greek jobless rate hits record 27.6%
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Greece's jobless rate hits a record 27.6%, with two thirds of young people out of work. And a major fire at Kenya's main airport raises questions about the region's infrastructure. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Pope orders monitoring of Vatican Bank
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pope Francis to clean up Vatican finances; Malaria immunity research; Christians in Syria
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Outlook
Omid Djalili: British-Iranian Comedian
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
British-Iranian comedian Omid Djalili talks to Matthew Bannister about his controversial humour, and his latest role in a stage production of The Shawshank Redemption 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
Greek jobless rate hits record 27.6%
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Greece's jobless rate hits a record 27.6%, with two thirds of young people out of work. And a major fire at Kenya's main airport raises questions about the region's infrastructure. 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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Is the US pursuing the most effective anti-terrorism strategy in light of new findings about the Boston marathon bombers? Show more
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Greece's unemployment rate hits another record high 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 ethics of experimenting with Avian Flu virus; The genetic make-up of India’s vast population; A four billion year old clue to the origins of life on Earth – or Mars Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Hong Kong, Los Alamos and Hiroshima
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jennifer Pak explores the battle for space in Hong Kong's cramped and expensive housing market; Sarah Birke follows two very different nuclear narratives in US and Japanese museums Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Omid Djalili: British-Iranian Comedian
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
British-Iranian comedian Omid Djalili talks to Matthew Bannister about his controversial humour, and his latest role in a stage production of The Shawshank Redemption 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.
Is the US pursuing the most effective anti-terrorism strategy in light of new findings about the Boston marathon bombers? Show more
