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In the wake of the MH17 air disaster, a UN meeting asks whether airlines should be getting neutral security updates to decide where it is safe to fly. Would such a system work? Show more
Witness History
The World's First Jet Airliner
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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In July 1949, the British-built de Havilland Comet took off for the first time. But a flaw in the construction of the world's first jet airliner would end up costing lives. Show more
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Yemen’s ‘Shegar’, or sibling swap marriages, where if one couple divorces, the other has to as well. Show more
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Discovery
Professor Sir Michael Rutter
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Child psychiatrist Sir Michael Rutter influenced understanding of autism and behaviour and founded the field of developmental psychopathology. Show more
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World Update
Many Palestinians Killed in New Israeli Bombardments
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
New European sanctions on Russia, China's gay 'cure', saving the pangolin
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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
My Father was a Serial Killer
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Melissa Moore's father was the notorious 'Happy Face' serial killer who murdered eight women in the US in the 1990's. Melissa tells Jo Fidgen how she has dealt with what he did. Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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Israel strikes Gaza power plant; Kosovo organ trade report; painting the arms traders.
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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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Yemen’s ‘Shegar’, or sibling swap marriages, where if one couple divorces, the other has to as well. 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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World Business Report
US to Seize Iraqi Kurdish Oil
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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The US is to seize $100m worth of oil from a tanker off the coast of Texas. The seizure may raise the stakes on Iraq's dispute with its autonomous Kurdish region. Show more
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World Have Your Say
What's your Reaction to Israel's Bombardment of Gaza?
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
This is the most intense period since the offensive began. The Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu has warned the country to prepare for a prolonged campaign against Hamas. Show more
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A device to circumvent poor connectivity for mobiles; Google’s virtual reality experience using cardboard; Drones to repair aeroplanes; Cory Arcangel completes his twitter novel Show more
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Yemen’s ‘Shegar’, or sibling swap marriages, where if one couple divorces, the other has to as well. Show more
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World Business Report
US to seize Iraqi Kurdish oil worth more than $100m off Texas coast
18 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The seizure may raise the stakes on Iraq's dispute with its autonomous Kurdish region. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Gaza and Ukraine
11 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Paul Adams reflects on the conflic in Gaza after three decades of reporting there; Lucy Ash meets a Russian volunteer who has travelled thousands of kilometres to fight in Ukraine Show more
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Israel attacks Gaza's power plant; Kosovo army 'war crimes'; should bankers be virtuous?
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Outlook
My Father was a Serial Killer
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Melissa Moore's father was the notorious 'Happy Face' serial killer who murdered eight women in the US in the 1990's. Melissa tells Jo Fidgen how she has dealt with what he did. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
US to seize Iraqi Kurdish oil worth more than $100m off Texas coast
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The seizure may raise the stakes on Iraq's dispute with its autonomous Kurdish region. 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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Yemen’s ‘Shegar’, or sibling swap marriages, where if one couple divorces, the other has to as well. Show more
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Business Matters
New Sanctions Against Russia
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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New US and European sanctions come into force against Russia. President Obama says it is not the start of a new Cold War. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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A device to circumvent poor connectivity for mobiles; Google’s virtual reality experience using cardboard; Drones to repair aeroplanes; Cory Arcangel completes his twitter novel Show more
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Outlook
My Father was a Serial Killer
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Melissa Moore's father was the notorious 'Happy Face' serial killer who murdered eight women in the US in the 1990's. Melissa tells Jo Fidgen how she has dealt with what he did. Show more
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Mehmet Ergen, Artistic Director of London’s Arcola Theatre, guides us through the politically charged arts scene of his homeland Turkey. Show more