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Boston Calling
Red Lines and Tipping Points
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The US role in chemical attacks during the Iran-Iraq War. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Presented by Julian Worricker with studio guests Baria Alamuddin and Declan Walsh.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Presented by Julian Worricker with studio guests Baria Alamuddin and Declan Walsh.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Presented by Julian Worricker with studio guests Baria Alamuddin and Declan Walsh.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Global Business
The Road to Zambezi Street - Part One
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
With abundant minerals, a mostly peaceful recent history, and strong economic growth, Zambia appears poised on the brink of success. But what could hold the country back? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Weekend Edition: Keeping Their Heads Down
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stories of of risk and reward: Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, hair thieves in Venezuela, New Orleans gun crime, walrus-tracking in the Russian Arctic and Polynesia's changing diet Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
Africa's Technology Revolution - Hype or Reality?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Has Africa's hi-tech revolution been over-hyped? If so, whose fault is it and what can be done to solve it? Plus a light-hearted look at how to protect your passwords. 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 ‘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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As people flee Syria we hear from Prince Ali of Jordan on a football project aimed at rehabilitating those caught up in the conflict. © G. Dubourthoumieu/Handicap International 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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Boston Calling
Red Lines and Tipping Points
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The US role in chemical attacks during the Iran-Iraq War. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
More on THAT speech, plus murder in Mexico, Aboriginals on strike in Australia, the distressing story of one woman's campaign for an abortion in 1960s America and Krakatoa. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Putin challenges US on Syria claims; UN slams Sri Lanka on human rights; working for a meal
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.
Boston Calling
Red Lines and Tipping Points
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The US role in chemical attacks during the Iran-Iraq War. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Mobeen Azhar investigates life in gay, urban Pakistan. Despite homosexuality being a crime, he finds a vibrant gay scene and asks what it's really like to be gay in Pakistan. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
Africa's Technology Revolution - Hype or Reality?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Has Africa's hi-tech revolution been over-hyped? If so, whose fault is it and what can be done to solve it? Plus a light-hearted look at how to protect your passwords. 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 Documentary
Rewriting the Revolution
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Shaimaa Khalil looks at the Arab Spring through the eyes of prominent writers from Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Yemen and Syria. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
President Obama urges military action against Syria, but will seek congressional approval.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
More on THAT speech, plus murder in Mexico, Aboriginals on strike in Australia, the distressing story of one woman's campaign for an abortion in 1960s America and Krakatoa. 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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Why do so many women feel the need to get rid of their body hair? Mike Williams explores the history of hair removal and what it tells us about notions of female beauty. Show more
How is public radio in the US reacting to change? Show more
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Letting go is never easy, whether of dance traditions, your own language or habitual modes of thinking. But if you manage it, can letting go bring big rewards? Show more
More or Less
Counting Climate Migrants
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Environmental problems will create 200 million migrants, warn some politicians and environmentalists. But migration experts say this is exaggerated. Show more
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Canadian writer Margaret Atwood tells us how technology and creative writing can mix. Show more
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Heart and Soul
969 - How Burmas Buddhist Monks Turned On Islam
969: How Burma's Buddhist Monks Turned on Islam
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Wirathu, the Buddhist monk leading the anti-Muslim campaign of Myanmar. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Weekend Edition: Keeping Their Heads Down
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stories of of risk and reward: Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, hair thieves in Venezuela, New Orleans gun crime, walrus-tracking in the Russian Arctic and Polynesia's changing diet Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
Africa's Technology Revolution - Hype or Reality?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Has Africa's hi-tech revolution been over-hyped? If so, whose fault is it and what can be done to solve it? Plus a light-hearted look at how to protect your passwords. 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.
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