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Business Daily
The Brains Behind the Human Brain Project
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Dr Henry Markram, director of the Human Brain Project, has bagged the biggest scientific grant ever awarded - 1 billion Euros - to build a virtual human brain. Show more
Witness History
Indonesia Invades East Timor
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In December 1975, East Timor was invaded by its neighbour Indonesia, just a few days after the Timorese had declared independence from Portuguese colonial rule. Show more
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HARDtalk
Chairman and CEO of Total- Christophe de Margerie
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Can Europe meet the challenges of economic competitiveness, climate change and energy security? Show more
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Digital Planet
Scanning Concealed Weapons
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The portable scanner that can target and detect concealed weapons from a distance; A world map putting electronic waste under the spotlight; The scanning app for a healthier diet. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
United States and France
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The tattoo artist creating 3-D nipples for women who have had reconstructive surgery after breast cancer. And, why some French women are almost starving themselves to stay slim. 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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Outlook
Abdul Haji: Hero of Westgate Attack
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Kenyan-Somali Abdul Haji went into the Westgate mall in Nairobi to find his brother during the attack - and ended up rescuing dozens of people. Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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Government says Juba under control; missing American in Iran; and Great Train Robber dies
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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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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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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World Business Report
Taking on Europe's Air Pollution Problem
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Politicians in Brussels unveil draft laws to fix European air pollution. And, the US Central Bank decides whether to stop pumping trillions of dollars into the American economy. Show more
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World Have Your Say
What is Happening in South Sudan?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What is happening in South Sudan? How has a nanny's visa led to an the Indian-US diplomatic row? And, why do we make heroes out of criminals?
Pic credit: AFP/Getty
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
The US Federal Reserve Pulls Back on Stimulus Effort
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The US Federal Reserve is scaling back its economic stimulus effort but what effect will it have on the global economy? Show more
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HARDtalk
Chairman and CEO of Total- Christophe de Margerie
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Can Europe meet the challenges of economic competitiveness, climate change and energy security? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Children’s Declining Fitness
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why children are 15% less fit today than 30 years ago; How singing improves the lungs of COPD patients; Can you get stuck together having sex?; The harms and benefits of laughter Show more
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Threat of more war in South Sudan; Russia amnesty may free activists; grand movie music
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
The US Federal Reserve pulls back on stimulus effort
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The US Federal Reserve pulls back on its stimulus effort. We get the latest news and ask what impact this might have on the global economy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Abdul Haji: Hero of Westgate Attack
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Kenyan-Somali Abdul Haji went into the Westgate mall in Nairobi to find his brother during the attack - and ended up rescuing dozens of people. 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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Assignment
Bangladesh: Trials of Strength
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Are the trials of alleged war criminals from the conflict of 1971 being used to target the opposition? Show more
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Business Matters
US Fed stimulus slowdown
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The US central bank pulls back on its stimulus for the economy - but only by a bit.
Europe gets tough with polluting factories. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Health Check
Children’s Declining Fitness
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why children are 15% less fit today than 30 years ago; How singing improves the lungs of COPD patients; Can you get stuck together having sex?; The harms and benefits of laughter Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Abdul Haji: Hero of Westgate Attack
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Kenyan-Somali Abdul Haji went into the Westgate mall in Nairobi to find his brother during the attack - and ended up rescuing dozens of people. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Bangladesh: Trials of Strength
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Are the trials of alleged war criminals from the conflict of 1971 being used to target the opposition? Show more
