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Business Daily
Alan Greenspan on Past Crises and Future Challenges
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Former Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan on the mistakes made in the years running up to the 2008 financial crisis and the risks for the global economy. Show more
Witness History
The Opening of Sydney Opera House
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1973 Sydney Opera House was officially opened by the Queen. The impressive building took 20 years to complete, encountering dramas, both human and structural. Show more
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The Documentary
Women Farmers: A Day in the Life of Polly Apio
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The toils and tribulations of Polly Apio a smallholder in rural Uganda, where men own the land, but women toil in the fields to provide the food to feed their families. Show more
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Are bullies born or do they learn their bullying behaviour? Mike Williams investigates. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Lampedusa and Portugal
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Alan Johnston on the migrants who survived the trip to the Italian island of Lampedusa, and Andrew Hosken on how a sense of fatalism may help the Portuguese cope with austerity. 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
Australia Fires and Greek Roma Child
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We talk to people close to fires in New South Wales, as authorities fear they will merge. Show more
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The former North Korean spy who lost everything he had when he was caught by the enemy. He talks to Lucy about his training and lifts the lid on the country's espionage tactics. Show more
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Newshour
Australia Fights to Stop Bushfires Merging
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Australian fire disaster worsens; France angry at US spying; Afghanistan's females poets.
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Newshour
Australia Fights to Stop Bushfires Merging
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Australian fire disaster worsens; France angry at US spying; Afghanistan's females poets.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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Iranian writer Azadeh Moaveni looks at the yoga boom in Iran; why has yoga been embraced in some Muslim nations but not others? Show more
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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.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The African debate on whether genetically modified crops can help solve food shortages. We report from Ghana. And the UK will build its first new nuclear power plant in 50 years. Show more
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World Have Your Say
Firefighters Tales
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The latest on the Australian bush fires, plus we speak to firefighters about their work. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Professor of circadian neuroscience Russell Foster on how light controls our wellbeing, from jet lag to serious mental health problems. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
Women Farmers: A Day in the Life of Polly Apio
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The toils and tribulations of Polly Apio a smallholder in rural Uganda, where men own the land, but women toil in the fields to provide the food to feed their families. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The African debate on whether genetically modified crops can help solve food shortages. We report from Ghana. And the UK will build its first new nuclear power plant in 50 years. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Brazil's controversial oil auction; sexual violence in DR Congo; Greenspan on US shutdown
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The former North Korean spy who lost everything he had when he was caught by the enemy. He talks to Lucy about his training and lifts the lid on the country's espionage tactics. 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 African debate on whether genetically modified crops can help solve food shortages. We report from Ghana. And the UK will build its first new nuclear power plant in 50 years. 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.
Iranian writer Azadeh Moaveni looks at the yoga boom in Iran; why has yoga been embraced in some Muslim nations but not others? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Facebook Allows Decapitation Videos
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Facebook has removed a temporary ban on videos of beheadings. How will advertisers react? 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.
Professor of circadian neuroscience Russell Foster on how light controls our wellbeing, from jet lag to serious mental health problems. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The former North Korean spy who lost everything he had when he was caught by the enemy. He talks to Lucy about his training and lifts the lid on the country's espionage tactics. 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.
Iranian writer Azadeh Moaveni looks at the yoga boom in Iran; why has yoga been embraced in some Muslim nations but not others? Show more
