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Health Check
Pneumonic Plague in Madagascar
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Deadly pneumonic plague outbreaks in Madagascar; a novel use of mosquito nets – in hernia operations; the truth behind Milgram’s controversial obedience experiment 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.
Outlook
The Week's Best True Life Stories
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The singing, tweeting astronaut; Carlos Acosta's faltering introduction to ballet; Tunisian Dr fighting the Angel of Death; nasal ticks; 'Bullet Baby' born under fire in Mumbai. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Weekend Edition 11 Jan 2014: Dangerous Ground
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Reports from the world's disputed territories - from Chernobyl to Somalia, from the South China Sea to the Amazon basin. Plus, the eternal battle against weight gain in France. Show more
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What drives young people away from Islam? Sarfraz Manzoor talks to a group of individuals who have decided to leave the faith. Show more
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What goes on in the brain of a baby and how does it develop? Show more
The difficulties in reporting the complex dispute unfolding in South Sudan. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Are there signs of a fledgling revival in British textile manufacturing? Show more
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Justin Rowlatt asks philosopher of randomness Nassim Nicholas Taleb about risk in economics and in life. Are we aware how much impact unpredictable events have on our lives? 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.
Unexpected Elements
Deadly pneumonic plague in Madagascar, importance of carnivores, time travelling clues on the internet.
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Deadly pneumonic plague in Madagascar, surprising importance of carnivores to humans, looking for time travelling clues on the internet. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Boston Calling
A Year of Living Dangerously
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Glenn Greenwald talks about his life since accepting secret files from Edward Snowden. Show more
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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.
Outlook
The Week's Best True Life Stories
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The singing, tweeting astronaut; Carlos Acosta's faltering introduction to ballet; Tunisian Dr fighting the Angel of Death; nasal ticks; 'Bullet Baby' born under fire in Mumbai. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Exploring the surprisingly professional world of male sex workers living in London, which has now become a destination for male escorts from all over the world. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Date set for Iran nuclear deal to begin; ICC asked to investigate UK actions in Iraq; rap fans sue FBI. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Winnie Mandela tells Idris Elba - 'I recognise my husband in you' 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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Exclusive interview with the Egyptian puppet accused of terrorism; how the controversial quenelle gesture is trending on French social media and the penguin viral dance. Show more
More or Less
Counting the Dead in Iraq
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The death toll in Iraq since the war began in 2003 is estimated to be from 100,000 to one million. Tim Harford asks why this range exists and what counting methods are used. 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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What drives young people away from Islam? Sarfraz Manzoor talks to a group of individuals who have decided to leave the faith. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The Week's Best True Life Stories
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The singing, tweeting astronaut; Carlos Acosta's faltering introduction to ballet; Tunisian Dr fighting the Angel of Death; nasal ticks; 'Bullet Baby' born under fire in Mumbai. 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.
Alcohol has been part of human civilisation for thousands of years. But why do we drink it? And why do some people have problems controlling their drinking? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Syria and Romania
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The dual identity of the Turkish city of Gaziantep - Turkish and now Syrian. And, why Romanian shepherds are both very traditional and very modern. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
What goes on in the brain of a baby and how does it develop? Show more
More or Less
Counting the Dead in Iraq
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The death toll in Iraq since the war began in 2003 is estimated to be from 100,000 to one million. Tim Harford asks why this range exists and what counting methods are used. 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.
Science In Action
Colour of Ancient Reptiles
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Colour of ancient reptiles; time travelling clues on the internet; the importance of carnivores on whole ecosystems; Australasian Antarctic Expedition update Show more
The difficulties in reporting the complex dispute unfolding in South Sudan. Show more
