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As BRICs currencies steadily fall, Ed Butler asks what is propelling their descent? And we hear about what happens when a single commercial operation is granted unfettered power. Show more
Witness History
The Sherri Finkbine Abortion Case
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1962, one couple's campaign for a termination split America. Sherri Finkbine had unwittingly taken the drug thalidomide while pregnant with her fifth child. Show more
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Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
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How ‘big science’ projects such as the search for the ‘Higgs Boson’ at CERN are helping with science teaching in Africa. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The BBC news programme where you set the agenda.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
'Nuns told me I was mentally ill'
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen hears from Clarina Duguay, one of the Duplessis orphans: children born between the 1940s and 50s who were sent to psychiatric hospitals despite not being mentally ill. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
US 'ready' to launch Syria strike
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
US ready to strike; Darjeeling trouble brewing; crowed-sourced music
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
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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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World Business Report
Indian laws mandate cheap food for the country's poor
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
India launches costly plans to provide cheap food to the poor and improve infrastructure. And, a diplomatic row has broken out after Belarus arrested a Russian executive. Show more
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World Have Your Say
Iranian experts take your questions after Iran warns against military action in Syria
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We speak to Iranians after Iran warns against military action in Syria. We'll also reflect a conversation you are having about Miley Cyrus' performance at the VMAs. Show more
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A teddy bear driven by a Raspberry Pi and flies to 39 km above an English village; A disease outbreak is spotted, and tracked via Facebook; Riding a bus in NZ gets smoother Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Jamaica and Russia
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Nick Davis reflects on homophobia in the Caribbean - and what might eventually change attitudes; Daniel Sandford goes walrus-chasing with an expert in the far reaches of Chukotka Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
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World Business Report
Indian laws mandate cheap food for the country's poor
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
India launches costly plans to provide cheap food to the poor and improve infrastructure. And, a diplomatic row has broken out after Belarus arrested a Russian executive. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The debate over Syria continues; Yosemite fire rages on; Ingushetia official murdered
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
'Nuns told me I was mentally ill'
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen hears from Clarina Duguay, one of the Duplessis orphans: children born between the 1940s and 50s who were sent to psychiatric hospitals despite not being mentally ill. 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
Indian laws mandate cheap food for the country's poor
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
India launches costly plans to provide cheap food to the poor and improve infrastructure. And, a diplomatic row has broken out after Belarus arrested a Russian executive. 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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Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
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Business Matters
Sabre-rattling over Syria causes market slide
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The possibility of internation intervention in Syria is having an effect on markets - we ask why. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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A teddy bear driven by a Raspberry Pi and flies to 39 km above an English village; A disease outbreak is spotted, and tracked via Facebook; Riding a bus in NZ gets smoother Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Friend or Foe?
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Kevin Connolly considers the prospects for Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and after watching the sentencing of Bradley Manning, Rajini Vaidyanathan meets another whistleblower Show more
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Outlook
'Nuns told me I was mentally ill'
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen hears from Clarina Duguay, one of the Duplessis orphans: children born between the 1940s and 50s who were sent to psychiatric hospitals despite not being mentally ill. 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.
Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
