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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
France is a rich country but also an unhappy one, according to surveys. French economist Daniel Cohen explains why. Plus, the dying profession of street typists in India. Show more
Witness History
The First Battle of Fallujah
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 2004, US forces began battling insurgents based in the Iraqi city of Fallujah Show more
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Assignment
Uzbekistan - Searching for Googoosha
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Natalia Antelava profiles Gulnara Karimova, the socialite, pop star and philanthropist daughter of Uzbekistan's dictatorial president. Show more
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Health Check
Harnessing the Placebo Effect
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How words can double the effectiveness of medication; GDR patients allegedly subjected to drug trials without their consent; Baby navel hernias; Are bald men more virile? 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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Outlook
Standing up to India's Sex Abusers
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Red Brigade is a female self-defence group confronting the problem of sexual violence and harassment by training young women in basic martial arts and gender rights. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Hariri Murder Trial Opens in The Hague
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Special Tribunal for Lebanon in The Hague opens Hariri murder trial in absentia; Vatican questioned by UN over child abuse; where does the world's junk go?
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Hariri murder trial opens in The Hague
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Special Tribunal for Lebanon in The Hague opens Hariri murder trial in absentia; Vatican questioned by UN over child abuse; where does the world's junk go?
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.
Assignment
Uzbekistan - Searching for Googoosha
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Natalia Antelava profiles Gulnara Karimova, the socialite, pop star and philanthropist daughter of Uzbekistan's dictatorial president. 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.
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
China Industrialisation Causes Smog
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China's rapid industrialisation causes pollution in Beijing. The deteriorating quality of the capital city's air causes serious health, social and economic problems. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
Is the Vatican UN Hearing a Big Step for the Catholic Church?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Vatican is confronted publicly for the first time over the sexual abuse of children by clergy, at a UN hearing. Does this mark a turning point for the Catholic Church? 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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World Business Report
China Industrialisation Causes Smog
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China's rapid industrialisation causes pollution in Beijing. The deteriorating quality of the capital city's air causes serious health, social and economic problems. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Uzbekistan - Searching for Googoosha
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Natalia Antelava profiles Gulnara Karimova, the socialite, pop star and philanthropist daughter of Uzbekistan's dictatorial president. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
Understanding Cyber Attacks
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mathematical formula to aid defence of online systems; Social insect colonies; Longest gunshot echo and more from our Sonic Wonderland Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
India and Uruguay: Golden Dreams
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How a Hindu holy man's dream sparked a giant hunt for gold in Uttar Pradesh. Also, why Montevideo's football fans don't rate England's chances in the World Cup 2014. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Taliban tells BBC it will return to power in Afghanistan
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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
China Industrialisation Causes Smog
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China's rapid industrialisation causes pollution in Beijing. The deteriorating quality of the capital city's air causes serious health, social and economic problems. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Standing up to India's Sex Abusers
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Red Brigade is a female self-defence group confronting the problem of sexual violence and harassment by training young women in basic martial arts and gender rights. 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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World Football
In Conversation with Avram Grant
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The former Israel and Chelsea coach Avram Grant hits out at Nicolas Anelka. And the former Dallas Tornado player Brian Harvey remembers an incredible World tour in 1967/68. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
How do You Breathe in Beijing?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The pollution in Beijing is so bad it is hazardous to health. How do residents cope with living there? 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.
Science In Action
Understanding Cyber Attacks
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mathematical formula to aid defence of online systems; Social insect colonies; Longest gunshot echo and more from our Sonic Wonderland Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Turkey and the Dominican Republic
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Hannah Lucinda Smith explains how Istanbul's gas-mask sales track public unhappiness as well as unrest; Lindsay Johns senses echoes of Ovid at a baseball game in Santo Domingo Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Standing up to India's Sex Abusers
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Red Brigade is a female self-defence group confronting the problem of sexual violence and harassment by training young women in basic martial arts and gender rights. 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.
World Football
In Conversation with Avram Grant
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The former Israel and Chelsea coach Avram Grant hits out at Nicolas Anelka. And the former Dallas Tornado player Brian Harvey remembers an incredible World tour in 1967/68. Show more
