Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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.
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Witness History
Walter Sisulu is Released
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In October 1989, the anti-apartheid leader, Walter Sisulu, was freed from prison after 26 years.
He had been jailed along with Nelson Mandela on Robben Island. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, UK - Sir Malcolm Rifkind MP
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is the security state a potential threat to those it's supposed to protect? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How sound is a character in films like Gravity. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
The Aftermath of War
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tim Whewell meets members - and victims - of the militias still plaguing Libya; Steve Evans ponders what makes a war memorial truly affecting - and who it really commemmorates. Show more
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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
India stampede, American debt crisis and Bosnia goes to Brazil
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The death toll in India's stampede has risen to 115 people officials say, but despite this, celebrations continue. Is there a sense of indifference in India? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Lucy Ash speaks to Howard Dully, who as a child was subjected to an 'ice-pick' lobotomy. He's been finding out why he had this brutal procedure. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Guest editor: Google's Susan Wojcicki
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
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.
Global Business
The World Turned Upside Down (Part 1)
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After 25 years of business reporting, Peter Day argues that the internet has led to a revolution that replaces mass production for mass markets with customised trading. 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
Senate solution may reopen US government
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Will a new Senate proposal get the US government working again? We speak to politicians and economists. Also we check in with this year's Johannesburg Motor Show. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
"This is not a Republican or Democrat issue. It's the greatest threat to the productivity and prosperity of the US economy."
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A fiery debate on the US shutdown. We asked who is to blame? And Philippines earthquake survivors' stories.
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.
Women in Laos receive a vaccine which can help prevent cervical cancer; why Dengue fever is spreading around the world; anger over the promotion of formula milk in Venezuela Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, UK - Sir Malcolm Rifkind MP
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is the security state a potential threat to those it's supposed to protect? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Senate solution may reopen US government
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Will a new Senate proposal get the US government working again? We speak to politicians and economists. Also we check in with this year's Johannesburg Motor Show. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Guest editor: Google's Susan Wojcicki
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Getting girls into tech; India's science powerhouse; House accepts Senate deal.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Lucy Ash speaks to Howard Dully, who as a child was subjected to an 'ice-pick' lobotomy. He's been finding out why he had this brutal procedure. 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
Senate solution may reopen US government
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Will a new Senate proposal get the US government working again? We speak to politicians and economists. Also we check in with this year's Johannesburg Motor Show. 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 World Turned Upside Down (Part 1)
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After 25 years of business reporting, Peter Day argues that the internet has led to a revolution that replaces mass production for mass markets with customised trading. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US Senate Passes Budget Deal
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The US Senate has passed a bill to reopen the government and raise the debt limit with hours to spare before the nation risks default. 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.
Women in Laos receive a vaccine which can help prevent cervical cancer; why Dengue fever is spreading around the world; anger over the promotion of formula milk in Venezuela Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Lucy Ash speaks to Howard Dully, who as a child was subjected to an 'ice-pick' lobotomy. He's been finding out why he had this brutal procedure. 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 World Turned Upside Down (Part 1)
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After 25 years of business reporting, Peter Day argues that the internet has led to a revolution that replaces mass production for mass markets with customised trading. Show more
