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.
Is Europe at risk of getting stuck in a Japanese-style economic stagnation? Show more
Witness History
Protests for the Mother Tongue
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In February 1952 thousands marched in Dhaka in defence of the Bengali language. Eight protesters were shot dead by police in what became known as Language Movement Day. Show more
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HARDtalk
Kenyan Author - Binyavanga Wainaina
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After publicly 'coming out', can Binyavanaga Wainaina change attitudes to homesexuality? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
Preventing Lemur Extinction
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Preventing lemurs going extinct in Madagascar; Neurons that suppress fearful memories; Plants that clean up land polluted with explosives Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe at 90
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Kim Chakanetsa looks back over 34 years of Zanu PF rule in her native Zimbabwe, on the 90th birthday of its leader, Robert Mugabe. Show more
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Ukrainian protestors react to a government peace deal. Plus, inside a British food bank and does your dog understand you?
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.
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Mugabe's 90th birthday; An Ode to Kiev; Finding the Apollo of Gaza; Bizarre English phrases in Pakistani journalese; What Guanatamo Means for Afghans; and Iran's heavy metal scene Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Draft political deal for Ukraine
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Will draft deal end Ukraine violence?; Obama to meet Dalai Lama; Mugabe's 90th birthday
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The inside track on WhatsApp, the startup bought by FaceBook for $19bn. How phone maker Xiaomi has big plans beyond China. And is it time for business to challenge bogus reviews? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
Nigeria's Nosa Igiebor: Standing Up to the Racists
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Nigerian international Nosa Igiebor talks about the racism he's experienced in Spain and explains why he hit out at his own fans. 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
Violence in Venezuela
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After a week of violent demonstrations in Venezuela and Ukraine, we hear from the capital Caracas on the everyday effects of economic chaos and shortages. Show more
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World Have Your Say
What do you make of the deal in Ukraine?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
President Yanukovych has announced Ukraine will hold early elections – do you think it will be enough to end the crisis and stop the violence in Ukraine?
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
Violence in Venezuela
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After a week of violent demonstrations in Venezuela and Ukraine, we hear from the capital Caracas on the everyday effects of economic chaos and shortages. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Kenyan Author - Binyavanga Wainaina
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After publicly 'coming out', can Binyavanaga Wainaina change attitudes to homesexuality? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Mike Williams explores the spread of coffee drinking, and why its production and consumption matters so much around the globe. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe at 90
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Kim Chakanetsa looks back over 34 years of Zanu PF rule in her native Zimbabwe, on the 90th birthday of its leader, Robert Mugabe. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Violence in Venezuela
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After a week of violent demonstrations in Venezuela and Ukraine, we hear from the capital Caracas on the everyday effects of economic chaos and shortages. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Mugabe's 90th birthday; An Ode to Kiev; Finding the Apollo of Gaza; Bizarre English phrases in Pakistani journalese; What Guanatamo Means for Afghans; and Iran's heavy metal scene 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.
How do you build a new life after being in the top job? Evan Davis hears from three former bosses about why they gave up and how they went about building a new type of career. Show more
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Business Matters
Violence on the streets of Venezuela
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After a week of violent demonstrations in Venezuela and Ukraine, we hear from Caracas. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Mugabe's 90th birthday; An Ode to Kiev; Finding the Apollo of Gaza; Bizarre English phrases in Pakistani journalese; What Guanatamo Means for Afghans; and Iran's heavy metal scene 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.
Rustam Qobil on the remerging Sufi Muslims of northern Afghanistan 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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American professors reach out to help a Chinese colleague who fears for his job Show more
