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Does Being Poor Affect Intelligence?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Does being poor make us less intelligent, as our minds become preoccupied with the business of just getting by? And the author of the UN's economic forecast for 2014. Show more
Witness History
The Minnesota Starvation Experiment
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
During World War Two conscientious objectors could volunteer for medical experiments - hear the story of one young American who had refused to fight, but was prepared to starve. Show more
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British Energy and Climate Change Secretary - Ed Davey
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
If we want clean, green and affordable energy, what role should fracking have? Show more
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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
Afghanistan's Women and Homophobia in Russia
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Afghan women's hopes and fears for the future in Kabul. Plus, the fear of homosexuality in Russia Show more
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CAR: Sheltering 10,000 in my Church
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The leader of CAR's evangelical Christians on how he joined forces with Muslim and Catholic leaders to stem the violence which is dividing the country along religious lines. Show more
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Opposition back out of Syria talks; Iran on track to nuclear deal; tributes to Claudio Abbado.
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The pastor who sends Barack Obama spiritual guidance by email. Show more
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World Business Report
China's growth (probably) is at a 14 year low
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
According to official Chinese figures growth in the country is at 7.7 %. And Deutsche Bank lost over one BILLION euros to litigation and fines in the final quarter of 2013. Show more
How can peace talks work in Syria, Ukraine & South Sudan/ Is income inequality a problem Show more
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World Business Report
China's growth (probably) is at a 14 year low
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
According to official Chinese figures growth in the country is at 7.7 %. And Deutsche Bank lost over one BILLION euros to litigation and fines in the final quarter of 2013. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
British Energy and Climate Change Secretary - Ed Davey
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
If we want clean, green and affordable energy, what role should fracking have? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Are you a lark or an owl? Are you at your best in the morning or the evening? Linda Geddes meets the scientists discovering the genetic differences between larks and owls. Show more
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Inside the devastated South Sudan town of Bor
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
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World Business Report
China's growth (probably) is at a 14 year low
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
According to official Chinese figures growth in the country is at 7.7 %. And Deutsche Bank lost over one BILLION euros to litigation and fines in the final quarter of 2013. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
CAR: Sheltering 10,000 in my Church
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The leader of CAR's evangelical Christians on how he joined forces with Muslim and Catholic leaders to stem the violence which is dividing the country along religious lines. Show more
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Former Zen monk Ko Un is revered as a pro-democracy activist and the people’s poet. What can his poetry tell us about modern South Korea? Show more
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Iran Sanctions Eased
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What impact will the partial easing of sanctions have on Iran's economy? Plus, how deep are Deutsche Bank's troubles as Germany's biggest bank is hit by scandal after scandal? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Are you a lark or an owl? Are you at your best in the morning or the evening? Linda Geddes meets the scientists discovering the genetic differences between larks and owls. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
CAR: Sheltering 10,000 in my Church
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The leader of CAR's evangelical Christians on how he joined forces with Muslim and Catholic leaders to stem the violence which is dividing the country along religious lines. Show more
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Former Zen monk Ko Un is revered as a pro-democracy activist and the people’s poet. What can his poetry tell us about modern South Korea? Show more
