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When President Obama shook President Castro’s hand was it premeditated, or just polite? Show more
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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.
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How can ordinary people make sure their economy delivers benefits for all? Plus, Colm O'Regan on managing people's expectations. Show more
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Sarah Taylor meets the staff and pupils of Kampala Music School, to hear about this international centre of musical excellence. Show more
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Less on the score, more about sports relationship with culture, society and politics. Show more
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Why is it that western society accepts men in kilts, priests in cassocks, but has issues with men in skirts? Show more
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Genocide in South Africa?
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Do crime statistics show white South Africans are not the victims of a racist murder campaign, as some people claim? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Heroes from all walks of life
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In tribute to Nelson Mandela, we hear about heroes from around the world, from ordinary citizens in Baghdad, to anti-apartheid lawyers and an unusually ethical Latvian politician. Show more
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What effect does office design have on office workers? Would workers be more productive away from our desks? Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Science In Action
Earth and Planetary Science
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A round up of the earth and planetary science from the American Geophysical Union’s annual meeting Show more
As smog spreads over China, people are taking to social media not to share weather updates, or complaints about the authorities, but jokes. But how has the government responded? 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
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How can ordinary people make sure their economy delivers benefits for all? Plus, Colm O'Regan on managing people's expectations. Show more
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Nelson Mandela
Mandela: An Audio History
53 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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On the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela there’s another chance to hear the struggle against apartheid told through rare sound recordings and first–person accounts Show more
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Key moments in the ANC's campaign to overturn South Africa's racist Apartheid policies, from the 1950s through the Soweto Uprising, including Chief Luthuli, and Umkhonto we Sizwe. Show more
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Tutu says he will go to funeral; China's heavenly ambitions; Tunisia Jewish conference.
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The Forum
A Rainbow Nation, a Rainbow World?
41 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Racism has been outlawed world-wide but does it still lurk beneath the surface? Does it take new forms, targeting new victims? Bridget Kendall and guests discuss. Show more
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Genocide in South Africa?
11 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Do crime statistics show white South Africans are not the victims of a racist murder campaign, as some people claim? 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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Why is it that western society accepts men in kilts, priests in cassocks, but has issues with men in skirts? Show more
Producer Mary Morgan explains the decisions behind the debate programme looking at immigration and Africans in the UK. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The new materials that can mend themselves, from bacteria in concrete which excrete lime to fill cracks, to car paint that heals its own scratches. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Heroes from all walks of life
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In tribute to Nelson Mandela, we hear about heroes from around the world, from ordinary citizens in Baghdad, to anti-apartheid lawyers and an unusually ethical Latvian politician. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
When President Obama shook President Castro’s hand was it premeditated, or just polite? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Key moments in the ANC's campaign to overturn South Africa's racist Apartheid policies, from the 1950s through the Soweto Uprising, including Chief Luthuli, and Umkhonto we Sizwe. 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.
How can ordinary people make sure their economy delivers benefits for all? Plus, Colm O'Regan on managing people's expectations. 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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Digital Planet
Examining Virtual Patients
18 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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How virtual patients help medical students with their bedside manners; Piecing together a dinosaur by 3D printing; DIY digital tools for the fashion world Show more
As smog spreads over China, people are taking to social media not to share weather updates, or complaints about the authorities, but jokes. But how has the government responded? Show more