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Russia is championing an anti-corruption message at the G20 summit this week. But with a questionable corruption record at home, what kind of a lead can it hope to take? Show more
Witness History
Special Operations Executive
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
During WWII Britain set up a secret organisation to wage war in Nazi occupied Europe. Noreen Riols, a former member of SOE, recounts her experiences in Churchill' s secret army. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Boom and Bust in Australia’s Coal Country
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
James Fletcher travels to Mackay in Queensland’s coal country to find out about the town’s tales of economic success and how it’s dealing with the current downturn. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Child Psychologist Anna Freud
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How the work of Anna Freud, youngest daughter of Sigmund Freud, revolutionised the way we think about children. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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We speak to people in Syria and America after a US Senate panel voted in favour of intervention and the Syria crisis threatens to dominate G20 summit. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
First Saudi Woman to Climb Everest
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How sporty and independent Raha Moharrak from Saudi Arabia defied stereotypes by climbing the summit of Mount Everest. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
G20 discuss Syria options, Kenyan MPs to vote on international court, Tokyo's Olympic bid
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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Assignment
Boom and Bust in Australia’s Coal Country
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
James Fletcher travels to Mackay in Queensland’s coal country to find out about the town’s tales of economic success and how it’s dealing with the current downturn. 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.
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
G20 crack down on tax avoidance
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Leaders at the G20 meeting in Russia promise to crack down on corporate tax avoidance. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
Are Politicians Out of Step with Public Opinion on Syria?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We want to know whether you agree with your government's position on Syria. We'll also be hearing the latest news on the ground in Syria. 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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Science In Action
Gut Microbes Slim Mice
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How gut bacteria slim obese mice. Can silver particles revolutionise nanotechnology? The Golden rice plot gutted by Filipino protesters, and can an ice wall plug Fukishima's leak? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
New Horizons
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jon Donnison hears one woman's story of her journey from civil war in Syria to political asylum in Australia; Sarah Cruddas learns why another is impatient to travel outside Tibet Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Boom and Bust in Australia’s Coal Country
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
James Fletcher travels to Mackay in Queensland’s coal country to find out about the town’s tales of economic success and how it’s dealing with the current downturn. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
G20 leaders split over Syria; Pakistan activist seeks plot inquiry; Woody Allen on new film
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
First Saudi Woman to Climb Everest
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How sporty and independent Raha Moharrak from Saudi Arabia defied stereotypes by climbing the summit of Mount Everest. 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 latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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.
Assignment
Boom and Bust in Australia’s Coal Country
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
James Fletcher travels to Mackay in Queensland’s coal country to find out about the town’s tales of economic success and how it’s dealing with the current downturn. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
G20 to Crack Down on Tax Avoidance
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
G20 leaders in Russia are set to tighten up the rules on international tax avoidance, and World Business Report's Mark Whitaker reports from the heart of India's high-tech sector. 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.
Science In Action
Gut Microbes Slim Mice
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How gut bacteria slim obese mice. Can silver particles revolutionise nanotechnology? The Golden rice plot gutted by Filipino protesters, and can an ice wall plug Fukishima's leak? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Social Scourges in Cambodia and Angola
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Alice Cuddy is at a surprisingly cheerful get-together of acid attack survivors near Phnom Penh; Daniel Metcalfe trembles at the hard-drinking habits of all classes in Luanda. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
First Saudi Woman to Climb Everest
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How sporty and independent Raha Moharrak from Saudi Arabia defied stereotypes by climbing the summit of Mount Everest. 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
Boom and Bust in Australia’s Coal Country
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
James Fletcher travels to Mackay in Queensland’s coal country to find out about the town’s tales of economic success and how it’s dealing with the current downturn. Show more
