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Why do letters have such power to move us? We explore three stories of love from the vanishing art of hand-written correspondence. Show more
England captain Wayne Rooney made his 100th appearance last weekend. Is it easier to win caps now than before as Chris Waddle claims? Plus are 98% of homicides in Mexico unsolved? 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
June Steenkamp, Band Aid 30, Pedal Power
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Reeva Steenkamp's mother on the Pistorius trial, The nurse who inspired Band Aid, Reaction to IS rule, US captain rescues Afghan, Charging mobile phones with Bike. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Tread Carefully
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tales from the polio fighters of Pakistan; the Cameroonian soldiers facing Boko Haram; Algiers's Casbah; a French rugby club and an Iranian swimming pool. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How IS militants are forcing the Yazidis out of their ancient lands in northern Iraq. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
In Karachi, Pakistan’s biggest city, police are fighting an increasingly desperate war against the Taliban. Every day an officer is killed in the struggle. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Global Business
The Philosophical Business Plan
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why business people have much to learn from philosophers, whose insights could even boost a company’s profits. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Health Check
Watching TV to Identify Glaucoma
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How using eye-tracking software is helping to detect Glaucoma, The success of community HIV groups in Mozambique, Walking in a ‘happy’ way to change people’s thinking Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
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How Francis Scott Key came to write The Star-Spangled Banner and America' relationship with its national anthem. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Legacy of Marion Barry; David Hockney interview; 40 years of Busytown
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Philae lander detects organic molecules on Comet 67P
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Rosetta scientist, Professor Monica Grady from the Open University discusses the latest news from last week's historic comet mission. 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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How a start-up in India, selling low-tech products is helping the poor with every day challenges. And, the legacy of Swami Vivekananda in the United States. 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.
How IS militants are forcing the Yazidis out of their ancient lands in northern Iraq. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Life in modern Cuba including internet connectivity and communication, the LGBT community and US doctors. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Are Westerners joining fight against Islamic State?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
UK fighters reportedly help Kurds battle IS; Republican senator on Iran; coffee in space
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Tread Carefully
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tales from the polio fighters of Pakistan; the Cameroonian soldiers facing Boko Haram; Algiers's Casbah; a French rugby club and an Iranian swimming pool. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How a start-up in India, selling low-tech products is helping the poor with every day challenges. And, the legacy of Swami Vivekananda in the United States. 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.
Trending
Ebola songs and Ragging in India
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
This week we find out about Africa’s own song to highlight Ebola. The Trending Team also investigate how a medical student has opened up debate in Kerala, south India. Show more
England captain Wayne Rooney made his 100th appearance last weekend. Is it easier to win caps now than before as Chris Waddle claims? Plus are 98% of homicides in Mexico unsolved? 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.
Food companies are racing to take the junk out of junk food, but is that what the customer really wants? Angela Saini explores the business behind 'health by stealth'. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
June Steenkamp, Band Aid 30, Pedal Power
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Reeva Steenkamp's mother on the Pistorius trial, The nurse who inspired Band Aid, Reaction to IS rule, US captain rescues Afghan, Charging mobile phones with Bike. 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.
The Conversation
Triathletes: Shirin Gerami and Paula Newby-Fraser
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Iran's first female triathlete, Shirin Gerami, talks to an icon of the endurance sport, Paula Newby-Fraser, who won eight ultra-triathlon championships in the 1980s and 1990s. Show more
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How change happens in the natural world, on the molecular level. Biologist Andreas Wagner, plant geneticist Zachary Lippman and designer Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg discuss. Show more
Over to You
Religion on BBC World Service
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A listener takes on the programme Heart and Soul, makers of Zambia: A Christian Nation? 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.
Food companies are racing to take the junk out of junk food, but is that what the customer really wants? Angela Saini explores the business behind 'health by stealth'. Show more
