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Since Rwanda's civil war, with 800 000 killed in a genodical massacre, the country has achieved a remarkable economic recovery. But risks remain for those who step out of line Show more
Witness History
World's First Nuclear-Powered Submarine
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The world's first nuclear-powered submarine was launched on 21st January 1954. The USS Nautilus was regarded as the first 'true' submarine as it could submerge for months. 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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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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The world is our Newsroom, join us as we find out what is happening right now around the world.
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Why detective Laurens de Groot decided to hunt the whale-hunters. We go inside the world's tallest slum, Tower of David. Plus, actor Mat Fraser on his show Beauty and the Beast. Show more
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Newshour
Syria rejects torture report
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Syrian government says torture pictures "political"; young carers, the sun is good for you.
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Newshour
Syria rejects torture report
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Syrian government says torture pictures "political"; young carers, the sun is good for you.
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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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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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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World Business Report
Serbia Formally Starts the Process of Joining the EU
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Serbia's Prime Minister Ivica Dacic kicks off official negotiations in Brussels to join the EU. Also, we look to Thailand where a state of emergency is declared in Bangkok. Show more
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World Have Your Say
Do the latest pictures from Syria change your mind about the conflict?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Images have been released from Syria which appear to show the regime has tortured some 11,000 detainees. Have they caused you to change your mind on the conflict? Show more
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World Business Report
Serbia formally starts the process of joining the EU
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Serbia's Prime Minister was in Brussels today to kick off official negotiations. We'll also look to Thailand where the government has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok. 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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales on a new ethical mobile phone operator; also drone technology to combat Rhino poachers; and virtual fitting rooms for online shoppers Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Egypt and South Sudan
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Orla Guerin in Egypt on how the country may be returning to military rule, and Andrew Harding on how South Sudan is collapsing into civil war because of greed and ethnic conflict. Show more
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Newshour
Calls for trial of Syrian president over alleged atrocities
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Why detective Laurens de Groot decided to hunt the whale-hunters. We go inside the world's tallest slum, Tower of David. Plus, actor Mat Fraser on his show Beauty and the Beast. 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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The rich people of Newcastle live 11 more healthy years than the poor. Peter Day spends time at Newcastle University where they are trying to work out how to bridge this gap. Show more
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Business Matters
Upbeat IMF Economic Forecast
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Wall Street Journal's Michael Casey on the latest global economic report from the IMF. And, UC Berkeley's Ken Jacobs and The Motley Fool's David Kuo on the World Economic Forum. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales on a new ethical mobile phone operator; also drone technology to combat Rhino poachers; and virtual fitting rooms for online shoppers Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Mali and Germany
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Alex Duval Smith on how collecting a dog from the pound in Mali revealed how police survive, and Nalina Eggert in Berlin on how refugees camped in a square are dividing the city. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Why detective Laurens de Groot decided to hunt the whale-hunters. We go inside the world's tallest slum, Tower of David. Plus, actor Mat Fraser on his show Beauty and the Beast. 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.
The rich people of Newcastle live 11 more healthy years than the poor. Peter Day spends time at Newcastle University where they are trying to work out how to bridge this gap. Show more
