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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
Over to You
The Challenge of Reporting Zimbabwe
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is Zimbabwe getting fair coverage from international media? The BBC’s Andrew Harding explains the challenges of covering the elections and the BBC’s relationship with Zimbabwe. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
As Tel Aviv celebrates gay pride, how did the city become an oasis for gay tolerance? 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.
Heart and Soul
Mice, Mullahs and the Begging Mafia
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mobeen Azhar visits Pakistan’s shrines and the begging mafia exploiting children for the religious rupee Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Sharing Prosperity and Power
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Which country has done better at sharing wealth and meeting the needs of those trapped in poverty? And, is democracy allowing people to share real power? Show more
Over to You
The Challenge of Reporting Zimbabwe
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is Zimbabwe getting fair coverage from international media? The BBC’s Andrew Harding explains the challenges of covering the elections and the BBC’s relationship with Zimbabwe. 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.
What draws people to mountains and take risks scaling dangerous peaks? Show more
More or Less
Where could we fit the entire world’s population?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
If all the world’s population crowded together, where could we all fit? London? Texas? And as the soccer season returns is it possible to measure the effectiveness of a manager? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and co-star Deepika Padukone on their new film Chennai Express. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Egypt's top Islamic institution Al-Azhar proposes reconciliation talks; Australian election rivals in TV debate; alcohol and writing
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Sacrifice: The Story of SARS - Part One
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What has been learnt since the first outbreak of SARS disease a decade ago? 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
North Sea Oil Part Two: Sir Ian Wood
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Peter Day talks to Scottish businessman, Sir Ian Wood, who tells us his fascinating story of transforming the family firm from a fishing company to a global energy services group. Show more
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Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and co-star Deepika Padukone on their new film Chennai Express. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Israel defends settlement plan.
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Regev: Settlements will not affect ME talks; Mali election; & Norway's PM as taxi driver.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
As Tel Aviv celebrates gay pride, how did the city become an oasis for gay tolerance? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Weekend edition: 10 Aug 2013: France, Iraq, Italy & China
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Emma Jane Kirby explores the economy of French underwear, Fred Dove discovers cricket in China, Mark Duff on Popes old & new & Prashant Rao laments the bombing of his Iraqi grocery Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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
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
Crossrail: Tunnelling under London
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The latest engineering techniques that Crossrail is using to bore 26 miles of tunnels below London's tube network, sewers and foundations. Show more
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Boston Calling
Money Talks - and Bears, too
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Prudence Bushnell, US Ambassador to Kenya during the ‘98 embassy bombing discusses recent security fears. 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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What draws people to mountains and take risks scaling dangerous peaks? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Turkey and Germany
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Diana Darke sees Syriac Orthodox Christian communities rebounding, and being swelled by refugees from Syria; Damien McGuinness on how Berlin's gentrified in the last ten years Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Sharing Prosperity and Power
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Which country has done better at sharing wealth and meeting the needs of those trapped in poverty? And, is democracy allowing people to share real power? Show more
More or Less
Where could we fit the entire world’s population?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
If all the world’s population crowded together, where could we all fit? London? Texas? And as the soccer season returns is it possible to measure the effectiveness of a manager? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and co-star Deepika Padukone on their new film Chennai Express. Show more
