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Eating bushmeat in Africa; the parasite that causes chagas disease; mental health in schools. 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.
North Korean who crossed the desert to freedom; Spanish caver trapped underground for 12 days; photographing the Taliban; actor Ray Winstone; cooking mutton in the outback. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Kashmir, Bulgaria, China, and London Wine
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The aftermath of fighting in Kashmir, a Bulgarian politician looking eastward, and making wine – and friends – in a gritty London neighbourhood. Show more
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Dr Eben Alexander’s 'near-death' journey to heaven and the afterlife. Show more
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Unlocking the brain’s ability to work out where we are, and the ability of migratory birds to navigate thousands of miles. With Tim Birkhead, Tristan Gooley and Jennifer Groh. Show more
Witness History
The Leipzig Demonstrations
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In October 1989, mass demonstrations in Leipzig triggered the collapse of communism in East Germany. Show more
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Silicon chips already transformed the world once, but could the chief ingredient in sand be on the verge of a second technological revolution, in an entirely different industry? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The War That Changed the World
St. Petersburg: Revolution
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Romanovs ruled Russia for centuries until World War One brought a revolution that ended their reign. Allan Little hosts a debate on the legacy of the Russian revolution. 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.
Researchers have surveyed nearly 600 people in Ghana – currently unaffected by Ebola - about the perceived risks of hunting and eating bushmeat. 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 professional football player who plans to #KickEbolaIntheButt. 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
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North Korean who crossed the desert to freedom; Spanish caver trapped underground for 12 days; photographing the Taliban; actor Ray Winstone; cooking mutton in the outback. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Music from Ghanaian rapper M.Anifest, Nigerian pop diva Omawumi, Aziza Brahim from western Sahara, Tumi from South Africa, Songhai Blues and The Good Ones. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Comet Siding Spring speeds past Mars
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Rare comet comes close to Mars; the hunt for an Ebola vaccine; memories of Studio 54
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Booker Prizer Winner, Tracey Emin, Omawumi Megbele
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Richard Flanagan on winning the Man Booker prize, Tracy Emin on children and art, Simon Cowell on Beyonce, director David Cronenberg on his new book, and musician Philip Glass. 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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Trending
Nigerians discuss: bird, witch or victim?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How Nigerians “saw” a bird fly into an electrical wire and turn into a woman; Syrian poetic song calling for unity; Kurds’ response to the siege of Syrian town of #Kobane Show more
More or Less
A Warning about Big Data
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Big data promises to deliver everything from increased corporate profits to better healthcare. Is the hype blinding us to some basic statistical lessons? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Discovery
Urine Trouble: What’s in our Water
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Chemist Andrea Sella finds out what happens to the drugs we take when they leave our bodies. Show more
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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North Korean who crossed the desert to freedom; Spanish caver trapped underground for 12 days; photographing the Taliban; actor Ray Winstone; cooking mutton in the outback. 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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Millions of people believe in Karma around the world. What impact does this belief have on individuals and communities? Mike Williams explains Show more
More or Less
A Warning about Big Data
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Big data promises to deliver everything from increased corporate profits to better healthcare. Is the hype blinding us to some basic statistical lessons? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unlocking the brain’s ability to work out where we are, and the ability of migratory birds to navigate thousands of miles. With Tim Birkhead, Tristan Gooley and Jennifer Groh. Show more
Over to You
American Perspectives of Global Stories
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How global news stories are perceived in the West Coast of America. Show more
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Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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What the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) satellite can tell us about the sun. Show more
