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Nigeria's Oprah Winfrey
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Nigeria's Oprah Winfrey, Mo Abudu, describes the launch of her new tv network in Africa. And a South African advertiser speaks about the continent's massive commercial potential. Show more
In August 1998, 29 people died in a massive car bombing in Omagh, Northern Ireland.
It was the worst single incident of violence in the decades of sectarian violence. Show more
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Assignment
Kazakhstan’s Living Gulags
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Soviet Gulag system is said to live on in Kazakhstan's jails where prisoners face daily torture and humiliation. Why do punishments from a bygone era still persist? Show more
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Looking at the retina to help predict strokes risk; The Sri Lankan project helping people with disabilities; and good news for older people when it comes to cognitive performance Show more
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World Have Your Say
At least 421 people dead in Egypt
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Egyptians discuss the state of Egypt after at least 421 people died when security forces stormed camps which supporters of ousted Mohammed Morsi set up in the city last month.
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Outlook
Toxic Childhood Beside a Nuclear Plant
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pooneh Ghoddoosi talks to Kristen Iversen about growing up next to the Rocky Flats nuclear weapons facility in Colorado Show more
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Government: more than 500 dead; Government office set alight; Fresh clashes in Alexandria
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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Assignment
Kazakhstan’s Living Gulags
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Soviet Gulag system is said to live on in Kazakhstan's jails where prisoners face daily torture and humiliation. Why do punishments from a bygone era still persist? 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.
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
Salmon Producers Tickled Pink
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Salmon producers tickled pink as sales jump. Show more
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World Have Your Say
What Does it Mean to be Egyptian?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What does it mean to be Egyptian? We hear from across Egypt and ask how the country can move forward from the cycle of violence? What should the international community be doing? 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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How a gene controlling the growth of woody material in plants may hold the key to future energy. Also, green fuels for racing cars - and why there is no woodworm in the Antarctic. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
India and Panama
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Rahul Tandon from Calcutta finds considerable local contention over the use of the word 'slums'. Plus, Mick Webb reports from Latin America's fastest growing economy - Panama Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Kazakhstan’s Living Gulags
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Soviet Gulag system is said to live on in Kazakhstan's jails where prisoners face daily torture and humiliation. Why do punishments from a bygone era still persist? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Salmon Producers Tickled Pink
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Salmon producers tickled pink as sales jump. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Obama condemns Egypt bloodshed; new mammal discovered; a newly assertive Japan?
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Toxic Childhood Beside a Nuclear Plant
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pooneh Ghoddoosi talks to Kristen Iversen about growing up next to the Rocky Flats nuclear weapons facility in Colorado 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
Salmon Producers Tickled Pink
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Salmon producers tickled pink as sales jump. 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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Assignment
Kazakhstan’s Living Gulags
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Soviet Gulag system is said to live on in Kazakhstan's jails where prisoners face daily torture and humiliation. Why do punishments from a bygone era still persist? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
How to Escape the Surveillance State
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In our era of CCTV, what does it take to dodge the all-seeing lens of the surveillance state? Plus, foreign companies shut up shop in Egypt as violence there continues. 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.
How a gene controlling the growth of woody material in plants may hold the key to future energy. Also, green fuels for racing cars - and why there is no woodworm in the Antarctic. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Syrian Refugees in Northern Iraq; Switzerland's Biggest Church Organ
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Syrian refugees get free access to healthcare, jobs and education in Iraq. And, James Luckhurst discovers a large organ on a mountain in Switzerland. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Toxic Childhood Beside a Nuclear Plant
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pooneh Ghoddoosi talks to Kristen Iversen about growing up next to the Rocky Flats nuclear weapons facility in Colorado 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.
Assignment
Kazakhstan’s Living Gulags
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Soviet Gulag system is said to live on in Kazakhstan's jails where prisoners face daily torture and humiliation. Why do punishments from a bygone era still persist? Show more
