Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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How sound is used to influence our spending behaviour and boost companies' profits. Plus, could the humble voice be the technology of the future? Show more
Witness History
The Zapatista Uprising in Mexico
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Armed indigenous rebels seized several towns in Chiapas, Mexico, on New Year's Day in 1994. The Zapatista National Liberation Army demanded rights for indigenous communities. Show more
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What motivates the former Pink Floyd bass guitarist? Show more
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3D printing looks set to revolutionise manufacturing. But is this democratising at the expense of expertise? Does 3D printing really facilitate high quality bespoke productions? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Africa's Flourishing Farms
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Grounds for optimism? Susie Emmett finds a bumper crop of ingenuity and innovation - and lessons for best agricultural practice worldwide - on the slopes of Mount Kenya. Show more
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News and issues making the headlines each day.
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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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Matthew Bannister is joined by British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and guests from across the world to talk about dangers and adventures in the coldest places on Earth. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
South Sudan fighting threatens peace talks
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
South Sudan at a crossroads; inside Syria; the beauty of old age
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
South Sudan fighting threatens peace talks
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
South Sudan at a crossroads; inside Syria; the beauty of old age
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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Global Business
Global Look Ahead 2014
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Peter Day talks with three experts in their fields about the trends that will be affecting our lives in 2014 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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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
Mississippi's Economic Blues
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We look at what life is like in the poorest state in the world's richest country, and talk to the businesses trying to create jobs and boost the economy. Show more
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World Have Your Say
What are the chances for peace in 2014?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
South Sudan, CAR, Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan: At 18:00 GMT we'll bring together people who have had experience with these countries, what would you like to ask them? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Prepare for the worst - and enjoy every moment of it is the philosophy of astronaut Chris Hadfield. His memoir reveals the graft, glitches and wonders of Space travel. Show more
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What motivates the former Pink Floyd bass guitarist? Show more
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Health Check
Twenty-five Years of Neuroscience
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In a special Health Check programme, Claudia Hammond looks at how our understanding of the brain has changed Show more
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Newshour
UN calls for truce in South Sudan
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
South Sudan peace prospects; Zapatista uprising anniversary; Britain immigration
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
Mississippi's economic blues
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We look at what life is like in the poorest state in the world's richest country, and talk to the businesses trying to create jobs and boost the economy Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Matthew Bannister is joined by British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and guests from across the world to talk about dangers and adventures in the coldest places on Earth. 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
Greenland: To Dig or Not to Dig?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
James Fletcher asks if mining for rare-earth elements and uranium will destroy Greenland's environment – or lead the country to independence? Show more
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Business Matters
Playing the 2014 Prediction Game
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We get predictions for the year ahead from two of our favourite Business Matters guests and put them to the test with futurologists. Who will be able to stand by their choices? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Health Check
Twenty-five Years of Neuroscience
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In a special Health Check programme, Claudia Hammond looks at how our understanding of the brain has changed Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Matthew Bannister is joined by British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and guests from across the world to talk about dangers and adventures in the coldest places on Earth. 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
Greenland: To Dig or Not to Dig?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
James Fletcher asks if mining for rare-earth elements and uranium will destroy Greenland's environment – or lead the country to independence? Show more
