Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Scotland Vote Sparks Market Fears
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sterling and markets fall on fears of a 'Yes' vote in Scotland's Independence Referendum, and one of Britain's more successful novelists explains How to Speak Money. Show more
The Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong died on 9 September 1976. Among those jockeying for power after his death, was his widow Jiang Qing. Show more
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HARDtalk
President of Ukraine - Petro Poroshenko
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Can Ukraine and Russia avoid all-out war? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Why Factor
The 100th Programme: The Life of Why
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the 100th edition of The Why Factor, Mike Williams explores what we have learnt about our existence; from birth to burial, with much more along the way. Show more
The ALS ice bucket challenge viral phenomenon has raised over $100m. Is this good for charitable giving overall, and should we be more choosy about the charities we give to? Show more
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Gang culture and Islamic extremism / Britain's ruling elite / China's internal migrant labourers
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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 Escaped DRC Jail Dressed as a Woman"
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Marc-Antoine Vumilia was sentenced to death after being found guilty of plotting to assassinate the former president of the DRC. He tells Jo Fidgen about his escape from jail. 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.
Lebanon's PM on the danger posed by IS; China's migrant workers; new Ripper evidence
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Winifred Robinson reports on the child sex abuse scandal involving least 1,400 children in the English town of Rotherham. 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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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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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World Business Report
Pound Value Falls Amid Scotland Independence Debate
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The stock markets react to the impending vote on Scottish independence. We also bring you news on the freshest round of EU sanctions against Russia. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant and expecting her second child. We hear from women expecting children and discuss what it's like to break the news to family and friends. 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.
As mistakes involving anthrax, deadly flu and smallpox come to light Andrew Luck-Baker looks at the safety of high-security labs and the risky science conducted in them. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
President of Ukraine - Petro Poroshenko
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Can Ukraine and Russia avoid all-out war? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Pound Value Falls Amid Scotland Independence Debate
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The stock markets react to the impending vote on Scottish independence. We also bring you news of the freshest round of EU sanctions against Russia. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Israel and Mexico: Matters of Life and Death
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Love and loss in wards for coma patients in Jerusalem. And, Luis Fajardo senses a mix of patriotism, denial and paranoia about cartel crime in Nogales. Show more
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Newshour
Iraq swears in unity government
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Iraq swears in new government; NFL star fired over girlfriend punch; China's migrant workers
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
"I Escaped DRC Jail Dressed as a Woman"
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Marc-Antoine Vumilia was sentenced to death after being found guilty of plotting to assassinate the former president of the DRC. He tells Jo Fidgen about his escape from jail. 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.
World Business Report
Pound Value Falls Amid Scotland Independence Debate
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The stock markets react to the impending vote on Scottish independence. We also bring you news of the freshest round of EU sanctions against Russia. 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.
Should the remains of Sikh Prince Maharaja Duleep Singh be returned to India? Show more
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Business Matters
New Russia Sanctions
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As the European Council approves another package of sanctions against Russia, Ukrainian MP, Lesya Orobetz, tells us why the measures will have no effect in the short term. 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.
As mistakes involving anthrax, deadly flu and smallpox come to light Andrew Luck-Baker looks at the safety of high-security labs and the risky science conducted in them. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
"I Escaped DRC Jail Dressed as a Woman"
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Marc-Antoine Vumilia was sentenced to death after being found guilty of plotting to assassinate the former president of the DRC. He tells Jo Fidgen about his escape from jail. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Could women's football provide a new, more sustainable model to the men's game? Show more
