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The World This Week
Taliban Attack on School in Peshawar Shocks Pakistan
28 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
A Taliban attack on a school in Pakistan killed many children. The militants said it was revenge for army operations, but army and government threatened new reprisals. 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
And What a Year it Was
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As 2014 ends we review some of the highs and lows of the year - a nose-diving Russian economy, violence in the Middle East and rock bottom oil price. Where does it go in 2015? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The USA is to normalise relations with Cuba - we look back at their troubled relationship over the last half century. Hear from Cubans and Americans about their experiences. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The guns fell silent, out came a ball, and a good time was had. Then industrial slaughter resumed. 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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Trending
Recycled Shoe Photo and Russian Zen
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
An image shared in relation to the Peshawar attack turns out to be six years old, and Russians use humour to cope with the country’s economic woes. Show more
Over to You
BBC Minute and The Inquiry
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
With BBC launching BBC Minute – a 60 second news bulletin – in February, can short form journalism still inform audiences? And, behind the scenes at The Inquiry. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Paul McCartney on writing a song for the game Destiny, Idina Menzel on voicing a Disney princess and Canadian singer-songwriter Kiesza on her hit Hideaway. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Pakistan executes two after death penalty lifted, Ennio Morricone, Lone Wolf attacks.
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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Why do we use perfume and what does it say about us? For centuries perfume has been used to show status and wealth and the global business is worth tens of billions of dollars. Show more
More or Less
Numbers of the Year: Part One
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What is so special about 39,222 Mexican teachers? Mexico specialist Professor Carlos Vilalta tells Tim Harford. 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
And What a Year it Was
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As 2014 ends we review some of the highs and lows of the year - a nose-diving Russian economy, violence in the Middle East and rock bottom oil price. Where does it go in 2015? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Atul Gawande argues that medicine must shift from a focus on health and survival to a focus on wellbeing. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
John Cleese, star of Monty Python, Anasheed, jihadi anthems, Saxophonist Tony Kofi, Global cartoon superheroes, British writer M J Hyland Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Cuban president to attend Americas summit
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Prospects of Castro-Obama meeting increase; daily life in Damascus; Ennio Morricone
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The USA is to normalise relations with Cuba - we look back at their troubled relationship over the last half century. Hear from Cubans and Americans about their experiences. 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 use perfume and what does it say about us? For centuries perfume has been used to show status and wealth and the global business is worth tens of billions of dollars. Show more
Over to You
BBC Minute and The Inquiry
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
With BBC launching BBC Minute – a 60 second news bulletin – in February, can short form journalism still inform audiences? And, behind the scenes at The Inquiry. 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.
How Aimee Semple McPherson mixed glamour and gospel to invent broadcast evangelism in 1920s LA. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Histories of Violence
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tales from Peshawar's Army Public school; an Iraqi airbase under attack; a Turkish church turned sanctuary; a textile workshop in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Bourbon country in France. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Britain's cathedrals have defined the landscape for centuries but what's their role today? Peter Day hears about the business of running some of the country's most famous places. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The USA is to normalise relations with Cuba - we look back at their troubled relationship over the last half century. Hear from Cubans and Americans about their experiences. 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
And What a Year it Was
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As 2014 ends we review some of the highs and lows of the year - a nose-diving Russian economy, violence in the Middle East and rock bottom oil price. Where does it go in 2015? 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
Recycled Shoe Photo and Russian Zen
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
An image shared in relation to the Peshawar attack turns out to be six years old, and Russians use humour to cope with the country’s economic woes. Show more
The women's doubles partnership who broke new ground for Jewish and Black players in 1956. Show more
