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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.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
What attracts thousands of pilgrims to the Scottish island of Iona every year? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Women of the World - United!
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tales of female power from around the world, including Germany's text-mad Chancellor, the Soviet Union's first spacewoman, and the "mule women" toting bales from Spain to Morocco. Show more
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Global Business
Smashed Fridges and Catfish: The Story of Haier
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How Zhang Ruimin transformed a failing fridge manufacturer into one of the largest white goods companies in the world. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
Ceremony of Remembrance from the Cenotaph
Remembrance Sunday
1 hour, 2 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Coverage of the Ceremony of Remembrance from the Cenotaph in London. Show more
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What attracts thousands of pilgrims to the Scottish island of Iona every year? Show more
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Angela Ngendo talks to Dr Eddah Gachukia who is 77 and one of Kenya’s leading campaigners for girls’ education. Show more
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Newshour
Ten Thousand Feared Dead in Philippines
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Typhoon Haiyan wrecks havoc; Is France the new global bad cop?; Indian premier will not attend Commonwealth summit
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Unexpected Elements
Chelyabinsk meteorite, India space launch, Intersex
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
How common is the type of meteorite that exploded above Chelyabinsk?
India launches a probe to study Mars
German ruling that intersex can be put on birth certificates Show more
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Boston Calling
The Obamacare Learning Curve
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Affordable Care Act is designed to change give all Americans access to healthcare - but many immigrants remain unaware of the new programme. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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.
What attracts thousands of pilgrims to the Scottish island of Iona every year? Show more
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Psychologist Dr Keon West assesses the campaigns for and against homosexuality in Jamaica. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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'They aren’t funny, they’re Just Gross' - Director John Waters on Hollywood gross-out comedies. Show more
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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.
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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
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan sparks debate over whether male and female students should be living together 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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What attracts thousands of pilgrims to the Scottish island of Iona every year? Show more
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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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.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Why Factor
Optimism and Pessimism
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Dr Michael Mosley, a self proclaimed 'proud pessimist' and 'pragmatic optimist' Roz Taylor discuss why we should see the glass as being half-full or half-empty. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Sri Lanka's lasting agony
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Frances Harrison on the allegations of continuing disappearances, torture and rape plaguing Colombo; Justin Rowlatt on a Mars mission inspiring street kids and space scientists Show more
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Are some advantages over-played and some disadvantages actually desirable? With Malcolm Gladwell, Kathryn Asbury & Ian Goldin. Show more
More or Less
Does Politics Make us Get our Sums Wrong?
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Researchers have measured how much personal opinions cloud our judgement. The study suggests maths ability plummets when we are looking at data which clashes with our worldview. Show more
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Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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Science In Action
Asteroid Hit Rate Underestimated
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Chelyabinsk event sized meteors may strike Earth more frequently than first thought; Immunity and circadian rhythms; Bladder control device; India launches Mars Orbiter. Show more
Over to You
The Reith Lectures and Trending
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Radio 4’s Mohit Bakaya discusses this year's Reith Lectures with Gillian Raymond from rural Tanzania and we find out about the new cross-platform programme, Trending. Show more
