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We are all born naked, yet there’s a taboo about displaying naked bodies in public. Mike Williams asks why the naked human form provokes such strong reactions? Show more
Zimbabwe’s budget gave a fascinating insight in to the country’s economy last week. We ask what the numbers mean for the future prosperity of Zimbabwe and the nation's challenges. 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
Bus Hijack, Walking Library, Love
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Survivor of al-Shabab attack, Bangladeshi bookworm, Sperm donor engagement, Finnish MP Jani Toivola, Pakistani woman rock climber. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Eyes are Everywhere
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tales of tension from Kashgar in Xinjiang, Yola city in northern Nigeria, Medellin in Colombia, The Turtle Mountains reservation in north Dakota, and Kutno in Poland. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Seventh-day Adventist community of Loma Linda that are living up to 10 years longer than most Americans. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
The World’s Most Dangerous Hospital
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Human rights violations uncovered in Guatemala’s Federico Mora hospital for the mentally ill. Show more
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Leading experts at the Drucker Forum discuss how we can get out of the mess caused by the 2008 financial crisis and whether Capitalism is at breaking point. 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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Health Check
Music Being Used for Ebola Education in Sierra Leone
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Exclusive songs from a Sierra Leonean government minister on Ebola; The driving project improving health for Aborigines; New airport security questioning methods. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The War That Changed the World
France: Heroism
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How did World War One destroy the ancient idea of heroism? Amanda Vickery explores valour and panache with experts and an audience at Les Invalides, Paris. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Typhoon Hagupit Strikes Philippines
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Typhoon sweeps Philippines, Hitler's fascination with Ataturk, Kids and pornography
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Nasa’s new Orion crew capsule took to the sky and completed its maiden, unmanned voyage. 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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Two Afghan interpreters, targeted for helping the US military, finally make it to America. 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.
The Seventh-day Adventist community of Loma Linda that are living up to 10 years longer than most Americans. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Marilynne Robinson on her novel Gilead, which won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Pakistan Taliban Leader Released
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Americans give up Latif Mehsud, Syria airstrikes, Typhoon Hagupit.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Eyes are Everywhere
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tales of tension from Kashgar in Xinjiang, Yola city in northern Nigeria, Medellin in Colombia, The Turtle Mountains reservation in north Dakota, and Kutno in Poland. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Two Afghan interpreters, targeted for helping the US military, finally make it to America. 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
Yamecanse in Mexico and Serial Podcast Detectives
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Outcry over 43 missing students taken by police in Mexico, and the online communities investigating a real-life murder mystery. Show more
Zimbabwe’s budget gave a fascinating insight in to the country’s economy last week. We ask what the numbers mean for the future prosperity of Zimbabwe and the nation's challenges. 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 Food Chain
Food Technophobes v Technophiles
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Food is increasingly engineered - who decides if a new food technology is safe? Show more
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Outlook
Bus Hijack, Walking Library, Love
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Survivor of al-Shabab attack, Bangladeshi bookworm, Sperm donor engagement, Finnish MP Jani Toivola, Pakistani woman rock climber. 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 Conversation
Scientists: Minal Rohit and Dr Tara Shears
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Indian space scientist Minal Rohit talks to British particle physicist Dr Tara Shears about the challenges of Mars, the universe and boosting the numbers of women in science Show more
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Why was a poem accused of causing a war? Can we really control the consequences of our actions? Poet Peter Anderson, novelist James Friel and philosopher Lisa Bortolotti discuss. Show more
Over to You
Departing World Service Director Peter Horrocks
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After five years as World Service director, Peter Horrocks speaks to his listeners one last time. He responds to your criticism and recommendations for the network’s future 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.
The Food Chain
Food Technophobes v Technophiles
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Food is increasingly engineered - who decides if a new food technology is safe? Show more
