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Business Daily
The Business Of Space Exploration
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The business of space exploration: What is its commercial and industrial use? And how important are a probe's academic credentials compared with its commercial potential? Show more
Witness History
The Death of Kim Il Sung
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is 20 years since the death of North Korea's founding leader Kim Il Sung. Peace campaigner Dr Antonio Betancourt was in Pyongyang during the outpouring of national grief. Show more
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Meet New York City's rookie taxi drivers, immigrants mastering the art of driving and charming passengers into better tips. Show more
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General anaesthetics have been used in operating theatres for over 150 years. Yet as Linda Geddes reports scientists are only now really understanding how they work. Show more
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World Update
UN: Syrian Refugee Women Facing 'Fight for Survival'
55 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Israel strikes Gaza; Sudan's Bashir years; 'major step forward' in predicting Alzheimer's.
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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
I Exposed Drug Cheat Lance Armstrong
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Banister talks to Emma O'Reilly about her decision to speak out about Lance Armstrong and cycling's doping culture. Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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Newshour
Abdullah Abdullah Rejects Afghan Result
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Dr Abdullah rejects Afghan election result and also 'parallel government'; Israel considers ground troops in Gaza; is a 'Nicaragua canal' a good idea?
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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Meet New York City's rookie taxi drivers, immigrants mastering the art of driving and charming passengers into better tips. 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
European Exporters Feel the Heat as the Euro Rises Against the Dollar
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Eurozone exporters are urging action to force down the Euro. Plus, as France's Carrefour announces that it is quitting India, we examine India's barriers to foreign investment. Show more
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World Have Your Say
What is it like to live with Alzheimer's Disease?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Scientists say they have taken a major step forward in developing a test which will predict Alzheimer's before symptoms set in. We get reaction from those affected.
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From Brasil, Ben James talks to pundits, reporters and fans from around the world about the latest action at the World Cup.
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Digital Planet
NIME Pioneering Electronic Music
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A special report from NIME, New Interfaces for Musical Expression, on the latest developments in electronic music with leading practitioners including, Laetitia Sonami. Show more
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Meet New York City's rookie taxi drivers, immigrants mastering the art of driving and charming passengers into better tips. Show more
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World Business Report
European exporters feel the heat as the Euro marches higher against the Dollar
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Eurozone exporters are urging action to force down the Euro. Plus as France's Carrefour announces that it's quitting India, we examine India's barriers to foreign investment. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Pakistan and Chile
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Andrew North on the Pakistan army's opeartions in North Waziristan and the groups it is targeting; Ed Stocker on the Mapuche chef and a special restaurant in Chile. Show more
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Germany thrashes Brazil; Gaza rockets fired on Israel; Afghan election result tension
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Outlook
I Exposed Drug Cheat Lance Armstrong
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Banister talks to Emma O'Reilly about her decision to speak out about Lance Armstrong and cycling's doping culture. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
Obama Requests $3.7bn for Border Control
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Obama asks Congress for $3.7bn to help control the rise in child migrants flooding the US border. Plus, France's Carrefour announces that it is quitting India. Show more
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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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Meet New York City's rookie taxi drivers, immigrants mastering the art of driving and charming passengers into better tips. Show more
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Business Matters
Polls Open for Indonesian Election
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We look at the fears for Indonesia's future as elections begin. Also, Obama asks congress for $3.7 billion to help deport immigrant workers arriving from Central America. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Digital Planet
NIME Pioneering Electronic Music
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A special report from NIME, New Interfaces for Musical Expression, on the latest developments in electronic music with leading practitioners including, Laetitia Sonami. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
I Exposed Drug Cheat Lance Armstrong
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew Banister talks to Emma O'Reilly about her decision to speak out about Lance Armstrong and cycling's doping culture. Show more
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