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 CIA used harsh interrogation techniques in the wake of 9/11, US senators say. President Obama says they were torture. The CIA says it did its best at a difficult time. 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.
In the Balance
The Global Impact of Chinese Deflation
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As China's economy slows and prices drop could deflation be on the horizon? What might the impact be for the world's second largest economy - and for the rest of us? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The search for a crucial 'cancer gene', Miles Davis and Kind of Blue, the Kyoto climate conference and the 'execution' of Oliver Cromwell. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Did the social issues highlighted during the 2014 World Cup have any lasting impact? 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.
Trending
Irish Water Protests and Egyptian Spiderman
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What happens when a superhero falls to earth in Cairo? Plus, we follow the water debate on Irish social media and speak to the man behind the ‘natural hair’ video. Show more
Over to You
Jihadist Violence Coverage
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A strong listener reaction to the BBC study of Jihadist violence – the World Service head of news answers the criticisms. And, the view from the BBC Arabic service audience. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Peter Jackson, Patricia Cornwell, Matthew Bourne
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Director Peter Jackson and screenplay writer Philippa Boyens on their final Hobbit film. Plus, Spare Dogs Records, author Patricia Cornwell, and choreographer Matthew Bourne. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
International Criminal Court drops Darfur; I.S. tweeter unmasked; James Bond's production designer.
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.
Why do we share? What exactly is it? And, what happens inside our brains when we do? Show more
Did almost 80% of boys born in the Soviet Union in 1923 not survive World War Two? And the problem with China’s economic figures. 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.
In the Balance
The Global Impact of Chinese Deflation
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As China's economy slows and prices drop could deflation be on the horizon? What might the impact be for the world's second largest economy - and for the rest of us? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Dr Atul Gawande examines the problems in ageing and death and the limits of healthcare. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
French DJ David Guetta, British Muslim drag queen Asif Quraishi and Chilean artist Oscar Raby. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Rallies Against Police Violence Across America
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Al Sharpton leads march for justice in Washington, Climate change talks remain deadlocked.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The search for a crucial 'cancer gene', Miles Davis and Kind of Blue, the Kyoto climate conference and the 'execution' of Oliver Cromwell. 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.
Why do we share? What exactly is it? And, what happens inside our brains when we do? Show more
Over to You
Jihadist Violence Coverage
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A strong listener reaction to the BBC study of Jihadist violence – the World Service head of news answers the criticisms. And, the view from the BBC Arabic service audience. 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 Sunday Assembly is a “church” for people who do not believe in God. But is it really an atheist coup? John Laurenson talks to its founders, its supporters and its critics. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Heavy Haulage
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tales of resurgent Tsarist values in Russia, Somalia's new love for Turkey, the wooden workhorses of DR Congo, elephants and other animals in Indian cities, and mayhem in Morocco. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Young prize winners at this year’s Drucker Forum share their plans for a better world. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The search for a crucial 'cancer gene', Miles Davis and Kind of Blue, the Kyoto climate conference and the 'execution' of Oliver Cromwell. 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.
In the Balance
The Global Impact of Chinese Deflation
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As China's economy slows and prices drop could deflation be on the horizon? What might the impact be for the world's second largest economy - and for the rest of us? 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
Irish Water Protests and Egyptian Spiderman
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What happens when a superhero falls to earth in Cairo? Plus, we follow the water debate on Irish social media and speak to the man behind the ‘natural hair’ video. Show more
Sporting Witness
Signing Michael Jordan
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How the Chicago Bulls managed to pick the basketball legend in the 1984 NBA draft. Show more
