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Business Daily
A Business Future for the Middle East?
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As the violence escalates in Cairo, one US investor argues for the region's potential. And hear the Lebanese inventors describing a heart-rate monitor which could save your life. Show more
Set designer Sir Ken Adam recalls working with the famously difficult director on classic films such as Dr Strangelove and Barry Lyndon. Show more
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Has the gender equality that Gloria Steinem has campaigned and hoped for been achieved? Show more
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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
Syrian Refugees in Northern Iraq; Switzerland's Biggest Church Organ
11 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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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
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World Have Your Say
Yelena Isinbayeva Controversy
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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World pole vault champion, Yelena Isinbayeva has sparked controversy by speaking out against homosexuality. Show more
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The Fifth Floor
Understanding the Muslim Brotherhood
50 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Muslim Brotherhood: a potted history; Nigeria-Cameroon rivalries; Hair and hierarchy; Literature and the Iranian coup; and a tribute to Ukrainian chocolate. Show more
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Newshour
Deaths as Egypt violence resumes
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Egypt live where rallies by supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi turn violent.
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World Football
Is English Football Stuck in the Dark Ages?
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Dutch coach Raymond Verheijan hits out at the standard of football in the English Premier League and says Gareth Bale needs to go to Spain to improve. Show more
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World Business Report
Violence continues in Egypt
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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More people have died in Egypt as protesters clash with security forces. Show more
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World Have Your Say
Egypt's 'Day of Rage'
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Protest rallies are held in Egypt after hundreds died in demonstrations earlier this week. Show more
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Why has the modern world become so obsessed with celebrity culture? Why do we idolise singers and film-stars and why do we care when they advertise perfumes or razor-blades? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Syrian Refugees in Northern Iraq; Switzerland's Biggest Church Organ
11 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available 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.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Egypt deadly 'Day of Anger'; CIA declassifies top secret test site; UK forced sterilisation
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The Fifth Floor
Understanding the Muslim Brotherhood
50 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Muslim Brotherhood: a potted history; Nigeria-Cameroon rivalries; Hair and hierarchy; Literature and the Iranian coup; and a tribute to Ukrainian chocolate. 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
Violence continues in Egypt
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
More people have died in Egypt as protesters clash with security forces. Show more
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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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World Football
Is English Football Stuck in the Dark Ages?
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Dutch coach Raymond Verheijan hits out at the standard of football in the English Premier League and says Gareth Bale needs to go to Spain to improve. Show more
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Business Matters
The truth is out there: Area 51 does exist
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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The CIA releases previously classified documents revealing the famous Area 51 site does exist, and we profile the world's wealthiest self-made woman, Rosalia Mera, who died aged 69 Show more
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A recent US Supreme Court ruling found that companies cannot patent things found in nature. Peter Day asks what this means for the biotech business. Show more
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The Fifth Floor
Understanding the Muslim Brotherhood
50 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Muslim Brotherhood: a potted history; Nigeria-Cameroon rivalries; Hair and hierarchy; Literature and the Iranian coup; and a tribute to Ukrainian chocolate. 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.
World Football
Is English Football Stuck in the Dark Ages?
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Dutch coach Raymond Verheijan hits out at the standard of football in the English Premier League and says Gareth Bale needs to go to Spain to improve. Show more