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What's the fall-out for the Russian economy, as Ukraine accuses Moscow of orchestrating violent unrest? Can Russia cope with western sanctions, and eroding business confidence? Show more

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Why are people racist and judged by the colour of their skin? Jo Fidgeon explores the experience of racism around the world. Show more

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Sunita Dunawar is one of tens of thousands of girls from Nepal who were kidnapped and forced into the sex industry in India. She tells Matthew Bannister her story. Show more

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What absolute monarch Sultan Qaboos's 'benevolent dictatorship' has done for Oman's climate of exceptional religious tolerance. Show more

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EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss the next steps on Ukraine. And why is China buying up a copper mine in the Peruvian Andes? Show more

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We speak to people in Abuja about the bomb blasts that have rocked their city and get reaction from across Ukraine to the worsening situation in the east.

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Peter Higgs opens up to Jim Al-Khalili, admitting that at first he failed to realise the full significance of the Higgs boson. Show more

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Is it time to acknowledge failure, as the British military pull out from Afghanistan? Show more

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EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss the next steps on Ukraine. And why is China buying up a copper mine in the Peruvian Andes? Show more

The Indian city Kolkata wants to be more like London, says Mark Tully, and Richard Hamilton on the dying art of storytelling in Marrakech in Morocco. Show more

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Nigerian President blames Boko Haram; Ukraine calls for peacekeepers; lab-made blood

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Sunita Dunawar is one of tens of thousands of girls from Nepal who were kidnapped and forced into the sex industry in India. She tells Matthew Bannister her story. 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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EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss the next steps on Ukraine. And why is China buying up a copper mine in the Peruvian Andes? Show more

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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

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What absolute monarch Sultan Qaboos's 'benevolent dictatorship' has done for Oman's climate of exceptional religious tolerance. Show more

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The EU and the US say they will impose 'further costs' on Russia over Ukraine. 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.

Peter Higgs opens up to Jim Al-Khalili, admitting that at first he failed to realise the full significance of the Higgs boson. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Sunita Dunawar is one of tens of thousands of girls from Nepal who were kidnapped and forced into the sex industry in India. She tells Matthew Bannister her story. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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New York has suffered several disasters in recent years. Lu Olkowski meets many New Yorkers who are busily preparing for the next one. Show more