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How the phone in your hand and the computer on your desk may have helped fund conflict in Africa - and what's being done about it. Show more
Witness History
The Buildup to World War Two
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In 1939 tension was growing in Europe, over Nazi Germany's expansionist plans. One young British camerman, Douglas Slocombe, headed to Danzig to film what happened next. Show more
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HARDtalk
President, Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace - Cardinal Peter Turkson
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Cardinal Peter Turkson calls for financial reforms and action against poverty. Show more
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Do changes in an adolescent’s brain explain behavioural turbulence in the teenage years or is adolescence a manufactured concept we’ve invented? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Spain and Denmark
11 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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A 'secret' press conference gives Tom Burridge an insight into the beleagered Spanish Royal Family; in Denmark, Jake Wallis Simons meets a robot hoover. 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
Saudi Woman Activist's Beard Row
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Saudi activist Souad Al Shammary on how she stirred up a storm with tweets arguing that behaviour and morality say more about a Muslim's piety than the length of his beard Show more
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Newshour
Second round of Syria peace talks
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Report from the city of Homs; end of Australia's car industry and oldest star in universe
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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Mark Dowd witnesses The Blood Miracle of San Gennaro the patron saint of Naples. 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.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
Will the Swiss anti immigrant vote hurt business?
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The vote invalidates the Swiss-EU agreement on freedom of movement. Also in the programme: Portugal launches a lottery in an attempt to get more people to pay takes. Show more
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World Have Your Say
Is it Becoming Easier to be Gay in Sport?
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
American NFL prospect Michael Sam and England women's football (soccer) captain Casey Stoney have both come out. Is the world changing for gay sports people? 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
Will the Swiss anti immigrant vote hurt business?
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The vote invalidates the Swiss-EU agreement on freedom of movement. Also in the programme: Portugal launches a lottery in an attempt to get more people to pay takes. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
President, Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace - Cardinal Peter Turkson
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Cardinal Peter Turkson calls for financial reforms and action against poverty. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
Saving the Oceans - Part Two
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
How Pacific islanders are giving up the shark fin trade by reconnecting with their traditions and how GPS trackers in New Zealand help sustain a catch of marine snails. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Being gay in professional sport
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Being gay in the NFL and English soccer; truce extended in Homs; US schoolboy tackles online bullying.
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
Will the Swiss anti immigrant vote hurt business?
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The vote invalidates the Swiss-EU agreement on freedom of movement. Also in the programme: Portugal launches a lottery in an attempt to get more people to pay takes. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Saudi Woman Activist's Beard Row
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Saudi activist Souad Al Shammary on how she stirred up a storm with tweets arguing that behaviour and morality say more about a Muslim's piety than the length of his beard 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 Documentary
Episode 2: Freedom Songs
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel to be Free was recorded in the 60s by Jazz pianist Billy Taylor. Candace Piette discovers what he song meant when it was first written. Show more
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Business Matters
Singapore Airshow 2014
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Thrills and glamour amid the multi-billion dollar deals at the Singapore Airshow 2014. Plus, we order a Big Mac at Vietnam's first McDonalds. 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.
Discovery
Saving the Oceans - Part Two
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
How Pacific islanders are giving up the shark fin trade by reconnecting with their traditions and how GPS trackers in New Zealand help sustain a catch of marine snails. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Saudi Woman Activist's Beard Row
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Saudi activist Souad Al Shammary on how she stirred up a storm with tweets arguing that behaviour and morality say more about a Muslim's piety than the length of his beard 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 Documentary
Episode 2: Freedom Songs
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel to be Free was recorded in the 60s by Jazz pianist Billy Taylor. Candace Piette discovers what he song meant when it was first written. Show more