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Every minute around 257 babies are born. How are their brand new minds shaped? And are the infants who laugh really the ones getting the joke? Broadcast 9 July 2014. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Campaigners, Lost Voices, and Song
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Swedish broadcaster Meron Estefanos tells Matthew Bannister about helping Eritrean hostages. Plus the whistleblower who exposed Lance Armstrong, and a streetchildren's newspaper. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Weekend Fun
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Leisure time in Colombia's Amazon jungle, an Indian music shop, a Chinese food museum, Brazil's coffee fields, the grounds of Kirkuk FC in Iraq and the Ethiopian city of Harar. Show more
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The origins of Sara-la-Kali, patron saint of gypsies and the rituals performed in her honour at the annual pilgrimage in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Southern France. Show more
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What does it feel like to be in a country on the edge of Europe? Outsiders and outcasts, social, cultural and political, is the topic at the Risor Festival, Norway. Show more
Witness History
The Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On 9 July 1985 the Greenpeace campaign ship was bombed by French secret agents in Auckland, New Zealand. One environmental campaigner was killed and the Rainbow Warrior was sunk. Show more
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Chlorine is more than just a chemical used in swimming pools. This poisonous gas is used in creating your clothes, silicon chips, medicines and flooring. Show more
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"We blew it" - Peter Fonda on the cult film Easy Rider Show more
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Newshour
Israeli boots on ground in Gaza
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Deadliest 24 hours in Gaza; Germany v Argentina; Star Chinese TV anchor detained
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Unexpected Elements
Behavioural profiling at airports; Babies Laughing; Cosmic Dust
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
How effective is behavioural profiling in spotting potential terrorist? Also, how babies' laughter can show how their minds work, and where does cosmic dust come from? 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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The US government warns against travel to more than one-third of Africa. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Ben James on Today in Brasil has been bringing you a daily taste of World Cup 2014, now he chooses his favourite moments.
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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Outlook
Campaigners, Lost Voices, and Song
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Swedish broadcaster Meron Estefanos tells Matthew Bannister about helping Eritrean hostages. Plus the whistleblower who exposed Lance Armstrong, and a streetchildren's newspaper. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Satish Kumar relives his 8000 mile journey for peace, walking from New Delhi to Washington DC via Moscow, Paris and London, delivering packets of peace tea to the world's leaders. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Gaza residents respond to Israeli warnings
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Gaza residents respond to Israeli warnings; World Cup final; Sir David Attenborough on saving Kew.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Meet New York City's rookie taxi drivers, immigrants mastering the art of driving and charming passengers into better tips. Show more
From Brasil, Ben James talks to pundits, reporters and fans from around the world about the latest action at the World Cup.
From Brasil, Ben James talks to pundits, reporters and fans from around the world about the latest action at the World Cup.
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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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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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Outlook
Campaigners, Lost Voices, and Song
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Swedish broadcaster Meron Estefanos tells Matthew Bannister about helping Eritrean hostages. Plus the whistleblower who exposed Lance Armstrong, and a streetchildren's newspaper. 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.
Why do we say sorry – and what do we really mean by it? Mike Williams explores the apology, from ancient Greece to today’s penitent politicians. Show more
In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie Bucket wins a golden ticket to visit Willy Wonka’s factory. What were his odds? Plus: World Cup football and players' ages. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
What does it feel like to be in a country on the edge of Europe? Outsiders and outcasts, social, cultural and political, is the topic at the Risor Festival, Norway. Show more
Did coverage of the World Cup impact on reporting other global news stories? 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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Cosmic Dust; Human Brain Project; Sociable Birds; Virtual Water Show more
