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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
After Crimea, what next?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After the controversial referendum in Crimea, can the West impose effective sanctions on Russia, or would the cost of that be too high? Show more
Witness History
The Torrey Canyon Disaster
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In March 1967 an oil tanker hit the rocks off the south-west coast of England. It was the biggest oil spill the world had ever seen. Show more
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Under constant surveillance, prevented from leaving the country, how does this artist push back against the forces of repression? Show more
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Some last names grow longer and longer as they carry a family story from generation to generation. It could decide how easily you move through society. So what’s in a last name? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
The Price of Pleasure: in Burkina Faso and Germany
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sue Lloyd Roberts is in Burkina Faso, where victims of FGM are offered hope - by Raelians. In Germany, Damien McGuinness asks whether prostitutes are safer since legalisation. Show more
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EU ministers discuss sanctions / Venezuela murders / A trustworthy greeting
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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
Long-lost Siblings get Rwanda Online
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen meets siblings Chance Tubane and Patience Nduwawe. They lost track of each other during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Now reunited, they have become web entrepreneurs. Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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Newshour
Crimea referendum provokes sanctions
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Obama announces asset freeze on Russians; missing plane: co-pilot last to talk; Venezuelan murders
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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The secret, sacred ritual where whatever the sin, its details remain in the confession box and between the priest and the confessor. 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
EU and US agree sanctions over Crimea referendum
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The sanctions target Russian and Ukrainian individuals involved in the referendum. Plus we speak to the CEO of the Crimea Vodka Company. And can soccer defeat hurt the ManU brand? Show more
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World Have Your Say
What do you want to happen after Crimea's referendum?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How should countries respond to Crimea's self-declared independence from Ukraine? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
EU and US agree sanctions over Crimea referendum
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The sanctions target Russian and Ukrainian individuals involved in the referendum. Plus we speak to the CEO of the Crimea Vodka Company. And can soccer defeat hurt the ManU brand? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Under constant surveillance, prevented from leaving the country, how does this artist push back against the forces of repression? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
Fructose: the Bittersweet Sugar
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Headlines say that fructose is as 'addictive as cocaine' and responsible for the obesity epidemic. Yet the EU says the fruit sugar is healthy. Mark Porter explores the truth. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Russia recognises 'independent' Crimea
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Recognition comes despite US/EU sanctions; missing plane update; L'Wren Scott dies
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
EU and US agree sanctions over Crimea referendum
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The sanctions target Russian and Ukrainian individuals involved in the referendum. Plus we speak to the CEO of the Crimea Vodka Company. And can soccer defeat hurt the ManU brand? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Long-lost Siblings get Rwanda Online
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen meets siblings Chance Tubane and Patience Nduwawe. They lost track of each other during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Now reunited, they have become web entrepreneurs. 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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Does 'paid media' threaten democracy? Shilpa Kannan investigates corruption in India where there are 250 radio stations, 850 TV channels and 93,000 newspapers and magazines. Show more
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Business Matters
Russians Hit By Sanctions
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
US and EU sanctions hit senior Russian officials as East and West argue over Ukraine. Paul Ivan at the European Policy Centre tells us why a tougher stance was not taken. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Discovery
Fructose: the Bittersweet Sugar
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Headlines say that fructose is as 'addictive as cocaine' and responsible for the obesity epidemic. Yet the EU says the fruit sugar is healthy. Mark Porter explores the truth. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Long-lost Siblings get Rwanda Online
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen meets siblings Chance Tubane and Patience Nduwawe. They lost track of each other during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Now reunited, they have become web entrepreneurs. 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.
Does 'paid media' threaten democracy? Shilpa Kannan investigates corruption in India where there are 250 radio stations, 850 TV channels and 93,000 newspapers and magazines. Show more
