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Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Should we worry about losing our jobs to robots and computers, or does technology promise a bright and leisurely future? Show more
Witness History
Israel's Nuclear Secrets
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In October 1986, an Israeli nuclear technician, Mordechai Vanunu, revealed his country's secret nuclear weapons programme.
He told his story to Britain's Sunday Times newspaper. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
China and America: Harmony and Hostility
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
America and China both stress the need to co-operate but both are also competing against each other. How will their relationship define the world we live in? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Reform of US Health System?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What will the US health reforms of universal health insurance mean for Americans? Also, the new synthetic anti-venom for spider bites, and is sibling rivalries worse than bullying? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
News and issues making the headlines each day.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Have Your Say
What does the Commonwealth mean to you?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What does the Commonwealth mean to you? The Gambia is to withdraw from the Commonwealth, saying it "will never be a member of any neo-colonial institution." Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Rescuing the mentally ill in Somalia
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Abdirahman Ali Awale, also known as 'Dr Habeeb' talks to Matthew Bannister about his campaign to promote mental health in war-torn Somalia. 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.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Assignment
China and America: Harmony and Hostility
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
America and China both stress the need to co-operate but both are also competing against each other. How will their relationship define the world we live in? 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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
US budget dispute
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
President Obama warns the US budget dispute could damage the global economy. We assess if he's right and look at why politicians can't reach a deal. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
African Migrant Boat Disaster
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Dozens of African migrants are killed after their boat capsizes off the coast of Italy. 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
Supervolcanoes on Mars
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Could the Eden Patera structure found on Mars indicate supervolcanic activity? Plus, the mystery of the AD1257 volcanic eruption that caused flooding in Europe, and curing jet lag. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Romania and Finland
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tessa Dunlop views photographer Andrei Pandele's archive, revealing how Ceausescu wrecked historic Bucharest; Mark Bosworth savours salmiakki - the dire delicacy Finns eat for fun Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
China and America: Harmony and Hostility
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
America and China both stress the need to co-operate but both are also competing against each other. How will their relationship define the world we live in? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
US budget dispute
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
President Obama warns the US budget dispute could damage the global economy. We assess if he's right and look at why politicians can't reach a deal. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Scores of migrants die as boat sinks off Italy
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
African migrants die off Italian coast; Afghan warlord runs for president; hornet attacks
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Rescuing the mentally ill in Somalia
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Abdirahman Ali Awale, also known as 'Dr Habeeb' talks to Matthew Bannister about his campaign to promote mental health in war-torn Somalia. 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
US budget dispute
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
President Obama warns the US budget dispute could damage the global economy. We assess if he's right and look at why politicians can't reach a deal. 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.
Assignment
China and America: Harmony and Hostility
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
America and China both stress the need to co-operate but both are also competing against each other. How will their relationship define the world we live in? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Day 4 of the Great American Shutdown
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The great American shutdown goes on. The politicians who can't agree a budget have still got jobs and still get paid...but it's not the same for everyone. 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
Supervolcanoes on Mars
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Could the Eden Patera structure found on Mars indicate supervolcanic activity? Plus, the mystery of the AD1257 volcanic eruption that caused flooding in Europe, and curing jet lag. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Greece and Nigeria
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After a string of arrests of its leaders, is it twilight for Golden Dawn? Also, Alex Preston finds Abuja is a city of empty mansions, ruined before they were finished. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Rescuing the mentally ill in Somalia
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Abdirahman Ali Awale, also known as 'Dr Habeeb' talks to Matthew Bannister about his campaign to promote mental health in war-torn Somalia. 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
China and America: Harmony and Hostility
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
America and China both stress the need to co-operate but both are also competing against each other. How will their relationship define the world we live in? Show more
