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Tungsten is one of the hardest, heaviest and highest melting metals, critical for x-ray tubes and cutting tools. But is the world wrong to rely on China for most of its supply? 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.
In the Balance
Sanctions: The Politics of Embarrassment?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the Balance takes a closer look at economic sanctions. As Europe struggles to decide how to deal with Russia, we discuss whether sanctions have ever worked in the past. Show more
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Six young writers explore a great grandparent's involvement in World War One Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Can 12-year-old Clare Falls' campaign save Australia's 'Pararoos' Paralympic soccer team? 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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We meet the ‘Women Against Feminism’ who are posting selfies in protest against feminist ideas. Plus, the video of Kim Jong-un that has gone viral. Show more
Over to You
Cuts Announced to BBC News
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What impact will a planned £50m cut to BBC News have on BBC World Service? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Brazil, Nepal, Chile, Georgia and India
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Katie Watson on Brazil's drugs ghetto; Alex Preston on Nepalese jade; Ed Stocker on Chilean food; Tara Isabella Burton in Tbilisi; Anu Anand tries to go to the pool in Delhi. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
As Nato troops withdraw from Afghanistan, British and Afghan women share their stories of being widowed by the same war. 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.
Why do we go on long walks? From the German tradition of the wandern to urban street walking, it seems we’ve always gone on long walks for reasons other than necessity. Why? Show more
The last time the Commonwealth Games were held in Scotland, in 1986, many African and Caribbean nations boycotted the competition in protest at Britain's support for South 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.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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.
In the Balance
Sanctions: The Politics of Embarrassment?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the Balance takes a closer look at economic sanctions. As Europe struggles to decide how to deal with Russia, we discuss whether sanctions have ever worked in the past. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How men are getting way with murder and violence against women in Papua New Guinea. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The first Palestinian intifada, plus the bombing of a Jewish centre in Argentina, life in India under British rule, and the release of Prince's film Purple Rain. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Hamas fires rockets and rejects truce extension; Ebola fears in Nigeria; the couple who took a lie detector test
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
What’s the future of education in South Africa? With Nomalanga Mkhize, Adam Habib & Ismail Mahomed Show more
The last time the Commonwealth Games were held in Scotland, in 1986, many African and Caribbean nations boycotted the competition in protest at Britain's support for South Africa. 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.
Why do we go on long walks? From the German tradition of the wandern to urban street walking, it seems we’ve always gone on long walks for reasons other than necessity. Why? Show more
Over to You
Cuts Announced to BBC News
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What impact will a planned £50m cut to BBC News have on BBC World Service? 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.
In the Balance
Sanctions: The Politics of Embarrassment?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the Balance takes a closer look at economic sanctions. As Europe struggles to decide how to deal with Russia, we discuss whether sanctions have ever worked in the past. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Brazil, Nepal, Chile, Georgia and India
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Katie Watson on Brazil's drugs ghetto; Alex Preston on Nepalese jade; Ed Stocker on Chilean food; Tara Isabella Burton in Tbilisi; Anu Anand tries to go to the pool in Delhi. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Tungsten is one of the hardest, heaviest and highest melting metals, critical for x-ray tubes and cutting tools. But is the world wrong to rely on China for most of its supply? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The first Palestinian intifada, plus the bombing of a Jewish centre in Argentina, life in India under British rule, and the release of Prince's film Purple Rain. 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.
In the Balance
Sanctions: The Politics of Embarrassment?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the Balance takes a closer look at economic sanctions. As Europe struggles to decide how to deal with Russia, we discuss whether sanctions have ever worked in the past. 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.
We meet the ‘Women Against Feminism’ who are posting selfies in protest against feminist ideas. Plus, the video of Kim Jong-un that has gone viral. Show more
The last time the Commonwealth Games were held in Scotland, in 1986, many African and Caribbean nations boycotted the competition in protest at Britain's support for South Africa. Show more
