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Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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As Janet Yellen becomes the first woman to head the US Federal Reserve, we ask what the differences are between male and female leaders. Show more
Witness History
Tunnel Under the Berlin Wall
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In October 1964, students helped 57 people escape from communist East Germany through what became known as Tunnel 57 despite the wall built to keep them in. Show more
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HARDtalk
Egyptian Author and Activist - Ahdaf Soueif
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Political activist Ahdaf Soueif is part of a movement trying to re-open the road to revolution. But is it too late? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Digital Planet
ChatPerf: Smelling Your Phone
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The app that lets you send smells with a text message called ChatPerf. Plus, designing technology in the style of nature and a new wi-fi system to detect falls for over 65s. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
A Special Edition on Lebanon
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In this special edition on the impact of the Syrian conflict on Lebanon, Kevin Connolly tells the story of Syrian refugees, and Caroline Anning fears for Lebanon's fragile peace. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Have Your Say
How do You Break a Deadlock?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As the US shutdown moves into a second week, we ask experts how to negotiate a way out. Show more
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Outlook
Investigating 11,000 ‘Forgotten’ Rapes
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
State prosecutor Kym Worthy is determined to get to the bottom of all 11,000 rape cases that have been 'forgotten' in an unused warehouse in Detroit. Show more
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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.
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Global Business
The Entrepreneurial State
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Economist and professor Mariana Mazzucato argues that the state has a huge part to play in bringing new goods and services to market. 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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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
Janet Yellen Nominated to Head US Federal Reserve
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
If confirmed Ben Bernanke's deputy, Janet Yellen, would be the first woman in the post. And, another day of protests and blackouts in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
UN Haiti, What's Normal in Turkey?, DRC's Wealth
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As Haiti's victims of the biggest cholera epidemic in recent history file a compensation claim against the United Nations, we ask should the UN be above the law? 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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The barriers to effective health care in Haiti, the ticking health bomb of Ukraine’s low vaccination rates, and why some obese people are just as healthy as slimmer people. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Egyptian Author and Activist - Ahdaf Soueif
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Political activist Ahdaf Soueif is part of a movement trying to re-open the road to revolution. But is it too late? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Janet Yellen nominated to head US Federal Reserve
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
If confirmed Ben Bernanke's deputy would be the first woman in the post. And there's been another day of protests and black outs in an Indian state the government wants to divide. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Pakistan Taliban 'open to talks'; Female nominee for US Fed; Nobel Prize for literature
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Investigating 11,000 ‘Forgotten’ Rapes
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
State prosecutor Kym Worthy is determined to get to the bottom of all 11,000 rape cases that have been 'forgotten' in an unused warehouse in Detroit. 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
Janet Yellen nominated to head US Federal Reserve
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
If confirmed Ben Bernanke's deputy would be the first woman in the post. And there's been another day of protests and black outs in an Indian state the government wants to divide. 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.
Global Business
The Entrepreneurial State
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Economist and professor Mariana Mazzucato argues that the state has a huge part to play in bringing new goods and services to market. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Janet Yellen nominated as Next Federal Reserve Chair
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
President Obama nominates 'jobs champion' Janet Yellen as the next head of the US Federal Reserve. Plus, Samsung's new mobile phone with a curved screen. 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 barriers to effective health care in Haiti, the ticking health bomb of Ukraine’s low vaccination rates, and why some obese people are just as healthy as slimmer people. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Investigating 11,000 ‘Forgotten’ Rapes
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
State prosecutor Kym Worthy is determined to get to the bottom of all 11,000 rape cases that have been 'forgotten' in an unused warehouse in Detroit. 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.
Global Business
The Entrepreneurial State
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Economist and professor Mariana Mazzucato argues that the state has a huge part to play in bringing new goods and services to market. Show more
