Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
As Wal-Mart prepares to open its first store in Washington DC after a bruising battle over pay levels, should US companies be made to accept a higher minimum wage? Show more
Witness History
Portugal Attacks Guinea
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In November 1970, Portugal launched a surprise raid on the independent West African nation of Guinea. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Journalist - Glenn Greenwald
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Glenn Greenwald talks about holding power to account. But has the man who broke the Snowden story on a journalistic crusade that's gone too far? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The deadly Panama disease affecting banana crops worldwide. Plus, Comet Ison, China's scientific innovators and why gut feelings can indicate relationship success. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
India: Elephants and Economics
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A religious festival, a livestock market, a grand spectacle all rolled into one: Horatio Clare marvels at the crowds and the animals at one of Asia's biggest farm fairs Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
News and issues making the headlines each day.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world is our Newsroom, join us as we find out what is happening right now around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Fifth Floor
Love Thy Neighbour: Ukraine and Russia
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Reporting protests in Ukraine; Friendship tips for Iran and the west; Investigating Afghanistan's local police; Pakistan's new army chief; and a Chinese Nobel Laureate 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.
Traumatised Syrian refugee children; EU blames Russian meddling; Thai PM says she's here to stay Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
Klas Ingesson on Beating Cancer
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The former Sweden international Klas Ingesson discusses his return to the game following cancer. And the Prime Minister of Serbia on his plans to tackle hooliganism. 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
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World Business Report
US shoppers go wild for Black Friday
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It's Black Friday in the United States - expected to be the most lucrative shopping days of the year for retailers and a major test of consumer sentiment. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
Ukraine split over EU/China air defence dispute/Thai protests
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Ukrainians split over EU unity/China in a standoff with Japan,South Korea and US/Thai protestors oppose PM Shinawatra despite her winning no confidence vote
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC Africa Debate
How Welcome are Africans in the UK?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How will immigration laws change attitudes to Africans coming to the UK and how will African communities living in the UK be affected? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Journalist - Glenn Greenwald
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Glenn Greenwald talks about holding power to account. But has the man who broke the Snowden story on a journalistic crusade that's gone too far? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Why do tens of millions of women all over the world choose to walk around in high heels? Find out why with Mike Williams. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
India: Elephants and Economics
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A religious festival, a livestock market, a grand spectacle all rolled into one: Horatio Clare marvels at the crowds and the animals at one of Asia's biggest farm fairs Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
South Africa corruption allegations
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Leaked report by corruption watchdog; Salinger stories emerge; should UK ban khat?
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
US shoppers go wild for Black Friday
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It's Black Friday in the United States - expected to be the most lucrative shopping days of the year for retailers and a major test of consumer sentiment. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Fifth Floor
Love Thy Neighbour: Ukraine and Russia
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Reporting protests in Ukraine; Friendship tips for Iran and the west; Investigating Afghanistan's local police; Pakistan's new army chief; and a Chinese Nobel Laureate 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.
Can robots and humans co-exist happily? Does robotics create jobs for people or take them away?
Plus Colm O'Regan considers whether he could be replaced by a robot comedian. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Tensions over disputed China zone
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The US says it will continue flights over disputed territory in the East China Sea, after China scrambled fighters to follow planes entering its newly-declared air defence zone. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Fifth Floor
Love Thy Neighbour: Ukraine and Russia
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Reporting protests in Ukraine; Friendship tips for Iran and the west; Investigating Afghanistan's local police; Pakistan's new army chief; and a Chinese Nobel Laureate 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.
Joshua Dubois talks about thousands of daily prayers and reflections he has sent to Barack Obama. 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.
The role gut microbes play in our health and development. Should the human body be considered an ecosystem? Show more
