Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Internet Privacy Overseen from a Small Town in Ireland
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The web privacy of a billion people is supervised from a small town in rural Ireland. We meet the regulator whose job ballooned as the likes of Facebook relocated to Ireland. Show more
Witness History
The Battle of Monte Cassino
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In January 1944 the allies launched a major offensive against the Germans in Italy. It would be one of the longest battles of WW2. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
US Defence Secretary, 2006 - 2011 - Robert Gates
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Are revelations about the Obama White House in Robert Gates' memoirs an act of disloyalty? 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
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.
News and issues making the headlines each day.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world is our Newsroom, join us as we find out what is happening right now around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Fifth Floor
I Witnessed the Golden Temple Siege
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Witnessing the Amritsar siege; The singing presidents of Central Asia; Press freedom in Tunisia and a tribute to martial art movie mogul Run Run Shaw Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Helmand Governor rejects Taliban claims; Syria suggests Aleppo ceasefire; Obama's NSA plans.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Helmand Governor rejects Taliban claims; Syria suggests ceasefire; Obama's NSA plans.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Rory Cellan-Jones on the latest stories in the tech 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
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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.
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
Obama Curbs NSA Data Use
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
President Obama announces changes to the way US spy agencies gather data. Also, how much should minimum wage be? And, the Malaysian state that is moving its weekend. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
Your Reaction to NSA Curbs
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We hear your reaction to President Obama's speech on NSA surveillance after it was revealed up to 200 million text messages were being collected and stored across the world daily. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
Obama orders curbs on NSA data use
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
US Defence Secretary, 2006 - 2011 - Robert Gates
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Are revelations about the Obama White House in Robert Gates' memoirs an act of disloyalty? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Tracing the power and use of masks from sub Saharan Africa to the Mardi Gras of Rio, New Orleans and Venice and what they mean for us culturally. 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.
Newshour
Obama announces spying reforms
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
Obama orders curbs on NSA data use
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Reining in the spies: how President Obama will curb the US intelligence services in the modern era of mass communications. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Fifth Floor
I Witnessed the Golden Temple Siege
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Witnessing the Amritsar siege; The singing presidents of Central Asia; Press freedom in Tunisia and a tribute to martial art movie mogul Run Run Shaw 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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Car sales are rising in many parts of the world. But will the popularity of the personal automobile come to an end if the driverless vehicle becomes a reality? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
President Obama Announces Changes to the NSA
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
President Obama has announced major changes to the way US intelligence agencies gather electronic information, like accessing the phone records of millions of Americans. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Fifth Floor
I Witnessed the Golden Temple Siege
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Witnessing the Amritsar siege; The singing presidents of Central Asia; Press freedom in Tunisia and a tribute to martial art movie mogul Run Run Shaw 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.
The pastor who sends Barack Obama spiritual guidance by email. 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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
Unusual Things, Unlikely Places
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Islam gains a foothold in traditionally Catholic Latino communities in the US. Show more
