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Health Check
The myths concerning people’s health after natural disasters
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The truth concerning risks to people’s health after natural disasters; Receiving psychotherapy via Skype in Chad; How speaking more than one language delays dementia 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.
Sachin Tendulkar and the ancient tradition of worshipping living Gods of Hinduism. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Money Money Money
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tales of austerity, hard work and hope from India, Germany, Ireland, Comoros and Senegal. Show more
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Huawei, Shang Xia and Xiaomi are brands at the heart of key changes in the Chinese economy. Can they compete in the international market and become global household names? Show more
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The Forum
Hong Kong: A Blueprint for all China?
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Does Hong Kong's political, linguistic and geographical separation from China make it feel insular or outward looking? A debate from Hong Kong's City University. Show more
Jo Floto on the challenge of getting correspondents into the devastated city of Tacloban and the need to balance reporting with the requirements to get aid to the victims. 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.
Dr Sylvia Earle is 78 and is one of the world's great oceanographers and a campaigner for the protection of oceans. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Sri Lanka claims Commonwealth as 'success'
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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The weather patterns behind Typhoon Haiyan;
The truth about the risks to people’s health after disasters;
Forensic DNA matching could help identify victims of the typhoon. 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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Boston Calling
Confronting a Sexual Harasser
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
An American reporter living in Egypt turns her microphone on a man who calls her 'Sugar'. 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.
Sachin Tendulkar and the ancient tradition of worshipping living Gods of Hinduism. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sue MacGregor brings together five people with a perspective on the assassination of JFK in Dallas: Clint Hill, Gayle Newman, Hugh Aynesworth, Kenneth Salyer and James Leavelle. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Nobel Prize Winner Doris Lessing Dies
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Author of The Golden Notebook dies; Libya's deputy intelligence chief kidnapped; Chile’s student leaders run for political office
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"All the sex scenes are NOT what I practice" Amy Tan keeps her writing out of her bedroom 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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How easy is it to break the code of encrypted information? Plus, understanding neuroscience by remote control of cockroaches, and touch screen technology that does not need touch. Show more
A Lithuanian street artist makes waves on social media with his graffiti in one Malaysian city. 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.
Credit card mania is on the rise in China but are banks encouraging people to live beyond their means? Plus, the TV talent show searching for the most talented financial adviser. 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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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
Iran and Nigeria
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jeremy Bowen analyses the ploys of both diplomats and journalists while observing nuclear negotiations in Geneva; Will Ross is overwhelmed by the arts of Lagos. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Hong Kong: A Blueprint for all China?
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Does Hong Kong's political, linguistic and geographical separation from China make it feel insular or outward looking? A debate from Hong Kong's City University. Show more
More or Less
Sachin Tendulkar - the greatest, or just the 29th best test batsman of all time?
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sachin Tendulkar has amassed 2,500 more test runs than any other batsman. But how do other measuring systems rate the Little Master? Show more
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Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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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
Jo Floto on the challenge of getting correspondents into the devastated city of Tacloban and the need to balance reporting with the requirements to get aid to the victims. Show more
