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Why living in a colder home could help you lose weight; The newly opened African Cancer Institute in South Africa; Examining the onset of childhood amnesia 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
Heroes, Tunnels, Winners, and Cheese
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The school clerk who stopped a massacre, a singing migrant worker who won fame, life in New York's tunnels, saving South African orphans - and cheese. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Change in Africa
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Africa is changing in many ways, for better or worse, as correspondents report from South Sudan, the Central African Republic, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Kenya. Show more
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Riace, the Italian town that has taken in North Africa's boat migrants. Show more
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The pitfalls and pleasures of traps and trapping: with astronomer and neutrino hunter Ray Jayawardhana, games designer Margaret Robertson and wildlife ecologist Bill McShea. Show more
Over to You
China's Search for a Pop Idol
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Listeners' reactions to China's efforts to create a state-approved global pop star. Plus, are pre-recorded trailers for programmes too repetitive? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The small spa town of Malvern is rapidly becoming a hub of science and innovation in the fight against cyber crime. Peter Day visits the historic town to find out why. Show more
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BBC Africa Debate
Africa's Young Population - Opportunity or Risk?
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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The average age in Africa is 18. Is this an opportunity for the continent as some economists suggest, or a ticking time bomb? Show more
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Newshour
Anti-government protests disrupt voting in Thailand
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Voting disrupted in Thailand; burning of fake Chagall; avalanche rescue dogs
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Unexpected Elements
Stem cells; Childhood amnesia; Neanderthal DNA
50 minutes on BBC World Service Online
New STAP stem cells; Examining the onset of childhood amnesia; Our ancient cousin's DNA is still retained in humans. Show more
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The Documentary
Turkey’s Hidden Truths
25 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Selin Girit looks at Turkey’s anti-terror laws, which have been used to jail dozens of journalists over the last six months. Show more
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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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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.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Documentary
China's Global Popstars
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
From voice coaching to studying artists they would never have had access to growing up, meet Ruhan Jia one of the young hopefuls in the world of state-manufactured pop. Show more
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Author of award-winning novel The Slap on why his controversial book has polarised opinions in Australia and across the globe. Show more
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Newshour
Ukraine: opposition activist Bulatov evacuated
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Bulatov flown to Lithuania for treatment, actor Philip S Hoffman dies, Superbowl flipside
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"At a very early age, around 12 years old, I started being called 'whore'" - Angelique Kidjo Show more
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Trending
The Things Kids Do on Social
18 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Glamorous Instagram pictures of a cartel daughter cause an outcry in Mexico. And, the 16-year-old who became an online football expert by faking it. Show more
Tim Harford explores the economic benefits of immigration, plus working out how many wedding invitations to send out. 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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Riace, the Italian town that has taken in North Africa's boat migrants. Show more
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Outlook
Heroes, Tunnels, Winners, and Cheese
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The school clerk who stopped a massacre, a singing migrant worker who won fame, life in New York's tunnels, saving South African orphans - and cheese. 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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How do different cultures view physical contact in everyday life? Mike Williams explores our attitudes to personal contact, good and bad. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Labours of Love in Greece and Syria
11 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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In recession-hit Athens, Maria Margaronis meets the residents still proud of their work; A Syrian rebel tells Abigail Fielding Smith of his love for a secret policeman's daughter. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The pitfalls and pleasures of traps and trapping: with astronomer and neutrino hunter Ray Jayawardhana, games designer Margaret Robertson and wildlife ecologist Bill McShea. Show more
Tim Harford explores the economic benefits of immigration, plus working out how many wedding invitations to send out. 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
New Type of Stem Cell
18 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
New STAP stem cells; LiDAR reveals ancient structures at Angkor Wat; What did Neanderthals ever do for us? Our ancient cousin's DNA is still retained in humans. Show more
Over to You
China's Search for a Pop Idol
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Listeners' reactions to China's efforts to create a state-approved global pop star. Plus, are pre-recorded trailers for programmes too repetitive? Show more