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Business Daily
Elemental Business: Phosphorus
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why phosphorus, one of the key fertilisers in modern agriculture, may become as strategically important as oil to the global economy in the coming decades. Show more
Witness History
The Green March in the Sahara
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In November 1975, King Hassan the Second of Morocco ordered hundreds of thousands of civilians to march into disputed territory in the desert. Show more
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In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
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A report from Kigali on how technology is transforming Africa; Startups vying for rewards at the Berlin TechCrunch; How technology is exhuming famous historical figures Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Egypt and Tunisia
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jeremy Bowen explores the worldview of some of the Muslim Brotherhood leaders now on trial in Cairo; Andrew Hosken meets some dubious Libyan characters now hiding out in Hammamet. Show more
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The world is our Newsroom, join us as we find out what is happening right now around the world.
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Matthew Bannister talks to Rita Gigante whose father was a notorious New York crime boss. Show more
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Newshour
Bill de Blasio wins New York
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
New York elects Democratic mayor; Avigdor Lieberman cleared of corruption; social media's impact on Tajikistan elections.
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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 Tale of Two Chinas
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The music from Chairman Mao’s era and the sound of posh coffee being brewed are two very different ways to start the day in China. Peter Day explores two contrasting enclaves. Show more
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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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World Business Report
The End of an Era for British Shipbuilding
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Centuries of shipbuilding in the famous English port of Portsmouth are about to end. And, as EU - US trade talks continue, we ask: would such a deal actually be beneficial? Show more
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World Have Your Say
What do you look for in a Mayor?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Bill de Blasio has been elected as mayor of New York. Awaiting him is an international profile and a budget of 70 billion dollars. What can people expect from him? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
The End of an Era for British Shipbuilding
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Centuries of shipbuilding in the famous English port of Portsmouth are about to end. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Germany gives legal recognition for people who do not fit the two genders of male or female. Plus, Rwanda's model healthcare system and eradicating rabies in Latin America. Show more
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Arafat investigation; Walid Jumblatt on Syria; casting for Star Wars
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
The End of an Era for British Shipbuilding
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Centuries of shipbuilding in the famous English port of Portsmouth are about to end. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Matthew Bannister talks to Rita Gigante whose father was a notorious New York crime boss. 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.
Assignment
Indonesia: The Humungous Healthcare Plan
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Can Indonesia create the world’s largest public health system? Claire Bolderson investigates. Show more
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Business Matters
Twitter reveals its share price
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Twitter's up for sale - well part of it - but has the stock been set at the right price? Topping the toy chart, we try out the best sellers retailers are banking on this Christmas 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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Germany gives legal recognition for people who do not fit the two genders of male or female. Plus, Rwanda's model healthcare system and eradicating rabies in Latin America. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Matthew Bannister talks to Rita Gigante whose father was a notorious New York crime boss. 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.
Assignment
Indonesia: The Humungous Healthcare Plan
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Can Indonesia create the world’s largest public health system? Claire Bolderson investigates. Show more
