Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
France isn't the sick man of Europe! So says the French Finance Minister, defending his government's policies in the face of a dangerously sluggish economic performance Show more
Witness History
Beirut Barracks Bombing
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On 23 October 1983 hundreds were killed in co-ordinated suicide attacks on the headquarters of American and French troops stationed in Beirut during the Lebanese civil war. Show more
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HARDtalk
Conflict-zone Surgeon - David Nott
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
British surgeon David Nott spent five weeks practising medicine on Syria's frontline. How much difference can a courageous doctor make? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Should access to videos on the internet be free and open or encrypted and tied to a cost? Also, why PopularScience closed its comments page, plus a demonstration of the Fairphone. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Pakistan and Afghanistan
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How two brave girls defied their parents in Pakistan and risked their family's honour, and retracing the steps of historical figures in the Afghan city of Balkh. 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 US Saudi Relations
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We talk to people affected by the fires in New South Wales. Show more
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Outlook
Entombed in My Own Body for Over 12 Years
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Martin Pistorius became ill when he was 12 and ended up unable to move or speak. He talks about learning to communicate and falling in love. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Australian bushfires under control
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.
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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Global Business
The World Turned Upside Down Part Two
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In this edition Peter Day continues his journey into the future, trying to sum up what he's learnt in 25 years of making programmes. 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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Facebook's Decapitation Turn Around?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The social network will tighten rules on videos showing beheadings and graphic violence. Also, will the city of Detroit be allowed to declare bankruptcy? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
Should Religious Leaders Live a Modest Life?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A bishop's been suspended for 'lavish spending'. Do religious leaders have to be poor? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Polio in Syria; the link between eating disorders and genetics; healthcare for Serbia’s Roma community; and Bolivia’s indigenous women who are leading the way in health education Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Conflict-zone Surgeon - David Nott
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
British surgeon David Nott spent five weeks practising medicine on Syria's frontline. How much difference can a courageous doctor make? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Another about-face by Facebook
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The social network has again changed its policy towards videos showing beheadings and other graphic violence. Plus: will the city of Detroit be allowed to declare bankruptcy? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
USA Merkel spying allegations, Detroit bankruptcy, and saving Iran’s cheetahs
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Entombed in My Own Body for Over 12 Years
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Martin Pistorius became ill when he was 12 and ended up unable to move or speak. He talks about learning to communicate and falling in love. 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
Another about-face by Facebook
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The social network has again changed its policy towards videos showing beheadings and other graphic violence. Plus: will the city of Detroit be allowed to declare bankruptcy? 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.
BBC News Summary
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
2 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Global Business
The World Turned Upside Down Part Two
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In this edition Peter Day continues his journey into the future, trying to sum up what he's learnt in 25 years of making programmes. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Six Months After Rana Plaza in Bangladesh
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What has changed in the garment industry in Bangladesh six months on from Rana Plaza? 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.
Polio in Syria; the link between eating disorders and genetics; healthcare for Serbia’s Roma community; and Bolivia’s indigenous women who are leading the way in health education Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Entombed in My Own Body for Over 12 Years
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Martin Pistorius became ill when he was 12 and ended up unable to move or speak. He talks about learning to communicate and falling in love. 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 Two
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In this edition Peter Day continues his journey into the future, trying to sum up what he's learnt in 25 years of making programmes. Show more
