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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
As all 21 leaders of the Apec nations - all except Barack Obama - gather in Bali, Linda Yueh reports on Indonesia's hopes, Asia's rise and whether the planet can cope. Show more
Witness History
The Murder of Anna Politkovskaya
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The outspoken Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya was murdered in October 2006. She had been a fierce critic of the Russian government and a campaigner for human rights. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Chairman, Indian Cricket Premier League, 2008 – 2010 - Lalit Modi
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Interview with the creator of the world’s richest cricket tournament. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Why do we bury the dead, a practice that has been carried out for centuries by different cultures and religions around the world. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Brazil and La Reunion
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Kirsty Lang ventures into a sanctuary for Bahia's endangered snake, the Atlantic Bushmaster; Robin Denselow learns why maloya was not music to the ears of Reunion's French rulers. 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
Egypt violence, Libya raid & Iran #jeans
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
At least 50 people die in violence between police and supporters of former President Morsi Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The nun devoted to helping women and girls traumatised by the Lords Resistance Army. Also, the woman who sends sharks to sleep, and Anoushka Shankar on her album Traces of You. 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.
Heart and Soul
Thabo Makgoba the Archbishop of Cape Town.
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Desmond Tutu's successor as archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, talks about education, apartheid, gun running, and homosexuality. 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
US shutdown: the Republican stance
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
With the US government shutdown a week old, we ask who's to blame. Also airline JAL decides to buy Airbus rather than Boeing - is this the Dreamliner nightmare? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
Iran #jeans controversy
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A group of young Iranians and Israelis react to the Iran #jeans controversy, following comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Picture credit: AFP 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.
Can ash trees be saved from the deadly ash dieback fungus? Adam Hart looks at the latest scientific research and asks if it is enough to save Europe’s ash trees. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Chairman, Indian Cricket Premier League, 2008 – 2010 - Lalit Modi
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Interview with the creator of the world’s richest cricket tournament. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
US shutdown: the Republican stance
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
With the US government shutdown a week old, we ask who's to blame. Also airline JAL decides to buy Airbus rather than Boeing - is this the Dreamliner nightmare? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Afghan president says Nato has caused suffering
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Talking to the Taliban; 100 years of moving assembly line; Palace football match
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The nun devoted to helping women and girls traumatised by the Lords Resistance Army. Also, the woman who sends sharks to sleep, and Anoushka Shankar on her album Traces of You. 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 shutdown: the Republican stance
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
With the US government shutdown a week old, we ask who's to blame. Also airline JAL decides to buy Airbus rather than Boeing - is this the Dreamliner nightmare? 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.
Heart and Soul
Thabo Makgoba the Archbishop of Cape Town.
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Desmond Tutu's successor as archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, talks about education, apartheid, gun running, and homosexuality. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US shutdown - the Republican stance
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
With the US government shutdown a week old, who's to blame? We talk to a Republican Congressman. And Argentina could be heading for another default after a fresh legal setback. 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.
Can ash trees be saved from the deadly ash dieback fungus? Adam Hart looks at the latest scientific research and asks if it is enough to save Europe’s ash trees. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The nun devoted to helping women and girls traumatised by the Lords Resistance Army. Also, the woman who sends sharks to sleep, and Anoushka Shankar on her album Traces of You. 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.
Heart and Soul
Thabo Makgoba the Archbishop of Cape Town.
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Desmond Tutu's successor as archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, talks about education, apartheid, gun running, and homosexuality. Show more
