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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
'Catastrophe Bonds' and Typhoon Haiyan
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Could 'catastrophe bonds' alleviate the cost to developing nations of natural disasters such as Typhoon Haiyan in the future? Show more
Red Cross doctors tried to treat both royalist and republican casualties in Yemen in the 1960s. Pascal Grellety-Bosviel went on to help found the charity Medecins sans Frontieres. Show more
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One of Britain’s most celebrated composers, Sir John Tavener died this week at the age of 69. This interview was first broadcast in August. Show more
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Science In Action
Typhoon Haiyan: Victim Identification
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Forensic DNA matching could help identify victims of Typhoon Haiyan; Southern African Large Telescope; Birds Avoid Phantom Road Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
A World Swept Away
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Prompted by the reappearance in Munich of a hoard of art looted by the Nazis, David Mazower reflects on his own family history of people and possessions lost during the Holocaust. 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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The Fifth Floor
Sachin Tendulkar and Cricket Diplomacy
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Lifelife reporting; Venezuela shopping frenzy; BBC Hausa foils a radio impostor; farewell to Tendulkar and India-Pakistan cricket diplomacy; and Bollywood musical legend AR Rahman Show more
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.
Tim Franks at world anti-doping summit & James Menendez in Myanmar
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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World Football
Crushed Dreams, Chainsaws and USSR Conspiracy Theories
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
World Football travels to Amman for Jordan's crucial World Cup play-off against Uruguay. And, was there a conspiracy against the Soviet Union teams of the past? 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.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
China pledges more economic reforms
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China says it'll allow a greater role for the private sector in state run industries including banking. Show more
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World Have Your Say
Philippines ; China reform
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We hear the latest from the Philippines aid effort. Also, discuss the major social reforms that have been announced in China. 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
China pledges more economic reforms
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China says it'll allow a greater role for the private sector in state led industries. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
One of Britain’s most celebrated composers, Sir John Tavener died this week at the age of 69. This interview was first broadcast in August. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Why do we have secrets? What are the consequences for either holding onto a secret or for giving it away? Mike Williams investigates. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
A World Swept Away
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Prompted by the reappearance in Munich of a hoard of art looted by the Nazis, David Mazower reflects on his own family history of people and possessions lost during the Holocaust. Show more
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 world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
China pledges more economic reforms
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China says it'll allow a greater role for the private sector in vital industries. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Fifth Floor
Sachin Tendulkar and Cricket Diplomacy
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Lifelife reporting; Venezuela shopping frenzy; BBC Hausa foils a radio impostor; farewell to Tendulkar and India-Pakistan cricket diplomacy; and Bollywood musical legend AR Rahman 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.
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Justin Rowlatt and his guests discuss why Russia's economy is faltering despite its vast mineral wealth. And Colm O'Regan reflects on old rivalries and his own need to be first. Show more
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Business Matters
China announces economic reforms
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China announces a loosening up of its markets, but is it for the long term?
Twenty-five years of Fair Trade, but are consumers getting what they think they're paying for? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Fifth Floor
Sachin Tendulkar and Cricket Diplomacy
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Lifelife reporting; Venezuela shopping frenzy; BBC Hausa foils a radio impostor; farewell to Tendulkar and India-Pakistan cricket diplomacy; and Bollywood musical legend AR Rahman 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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Sachin Tendulkar and the ancient tradition of worshipping living Gods of Hinduism. 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.
Australian geneticist Jenny Graves discusses the evolution of sex genes in her country's weird but wonderful fauna, the end of men and singing to her students in lectures. Show more
