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Water on Mars; Pakistan Earthquake Forms Island; Species Extinction in Forests; Mobile Phones Collect Climate Data Show more
How has coverage in Africa compared with global news coverage of the Kenyan mall siege? Plus, is there too much emphasis on bad news in business? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How many people remain aware under anaesthesia? Plus, the health dangers of processing electronic waste and the how levels of antibiotics consumption differ between countries. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How do people cope with isolation and confinement? Anahi Aradas explores the issue in an isolated community in Antarctica, in the confines of a Swedish prison and in Space travel. 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.
Pope Francis visits the town of Assisi where St Francis lived and died. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How the biochemical properties of our breath could be as unique to individuals as a finger print. Plus, tenor John Potter on the relationship between breath control and singing. Show more
How has coverage in Africa compared with global news coverage of the Kenyan mall siege? Plus, is there too much emphasis on bad news in business? 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.
Why do we look back and yearn for the past, or recall sweet memories of our youth? Mike Williams explains. Show more
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Is the World's Population Growing Out of Control?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sir David Attenborough states the world's population is increasing out of control. Is he right? And, do 20% of the world's redheads really live in Scotland? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC Africa Debate
Can democracy deliver for Africa?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is a Western model of democracy always the best means of governance in Africa? We debate if democracy is working in Africa. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
Indian and Pakistani leaders due to meet; al-Shabab recruitment; Northern Soul anniversary
Unexpected Elements
Some results from the IPCC meeting, Pakistan earthquake forms mud island, Water on Mars?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Navin Khadka reports from the IPCC meeting in Stockholm, Pakistan earthquake forms mud island, Curiosity finds large quantities of water in the surface soil of the Red Planet Show more
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.
How come soft drinks can often be found in some of the most remote places in the world, but vital medicines are in short supply? Peter Day reports on a life-saving project. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
'I've never read a review of my films' - Woody Allen Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
US government shutdown threat 29 Sep 13
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
US Congress seeks budget deal, Nigeria massacre, did comedy spark diplomatic breakthrough?
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How do people cope with isolation and confinement? Anahi Aradas explores the issue in an isolated community in Antarctica, in the confines of a Swedish prison and in Space travel. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Weekend Edition 28 Sep 2013: The Love Hunters
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Courtship and marriage: the "love hunters" stalking China, recession-hit Italian Romeos, bride prices in Turkey, India's "sorority of the abused" and Martinique's 'belles chabines' Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How many people remain aware under anaesthesia? Plus, the health dangers of processing electronic waste and the how levels of antibiotics consumption differ between countries. 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.
How robust is GPS and what are the consequences of the system's weaknesses? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
US Government Shut Down
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Politicians in the United States have got just one day to do a deal to avoid the government having to shut down. Without a new budget, non-essential services will stop. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How al-Shabab recruits in one of the largest Somali communities in the United States. 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.
Why do we look back and yearn for the past, or recall sweet memories of our youth? Mike Williams explains. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Tajikistan and Afghanistan
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tajikistan's ubiquitous president and his big plans, and a writing group for women in Afghanistan. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How the biochemical properties of our breath could be as unique to individuals as a finger print. Plus, tenor John Potter on the relationship between breath control and singing. Show more
More or Less
Is the World's Population Growing Out of Control?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sir David Attenborough states the world's population is increasing out of control. Is he right? And, do 20% of the world's redheads really live in Scotland? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
'I've never read a review of my films' - Woody Allen Show more
