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Business Daily
Extracting Ear Wax and Other Tales
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A look back at some of the odder moments in 2014 - at least on this programme. Show more
Witness History
The Biggest Rock Concert Ever
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What does rock megastar Rod Stewart remember most about playing to 4 million on Copacabana beach on New Year's Eve 1994? Show more
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A startling 300-year journey of a Stradivarius violin through the lives of geniuses, dictators and refugees, as well as the thieves who stole it from violinist Frank Almond Show more
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News and issues making the headlines each day.
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The world is our Newsroom, join us as we find out what is happening right now around the world.
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Outlook
Syrian Painter: "War Changed My Art"
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen talks to Syrian artist Sara Shamma who feld her home during the civil war and now lives in Lebanon. Show more
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As Adam Goodes nears the end of his sporting career is he about to enter a new one as a politician? Show more
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The evolution of wearable technologies such as Google Glass, life-logging cameras and SixthSense gestural interfaces Show more
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Hundreds of migrants arrive in crewless ship; Chinese pollution; Gillian Anderson talks
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Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Tony Pulis is set to be named West Brom head coach following the sacking of Alan Irvine. Show more
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Business Daily
Extracting Ear Wax and Other Tales
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A look back at some of the odder moments in 2014 - at least on this programme. Show more
Honour. People have fought for it and died for it. From honour-codes of the Japanese samurai, to the persistence of so-called honour killings. Why is this notion so powerful? Show more
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Dr Atul Gawande examines the problems in ageing and death and the limits of healthcare. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
China issues record pollution fine
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A Chinese court issues a record 160m yuan ($26m) fine to six companies for polluting rivers, state media reports. And Germany prepares for its first ever minimum wage. Show more
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World Have Your Say
What's life like being a transgender person?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
We speak to transgender people who react to tragic death of a transgender teen, Leelah Alcorn. Leelah's story illustrates how transgender teens often feel alone and afraid. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Every minute around 257 babies are born. Claudia Hammond explores how their brand new minds are shaped and discovers that infants who laugh really do get the joke. Show more
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As Adam Goodes nears the end of his sporting career is he about to enter a new one as a politician? Show more
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Al Letson asks: Is Tupac Shakur a modern black American folk hero? Show more
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Newshour
Mediterranean migrants saved near Italy
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Cargo ship abandoned by people smugglers; Palestinians seek ICC membership; Gillian Anderson
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Outlook
Syrian Painter: "War Changed My Art"
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen talks to Syrian artist Sara Shamma who feld her home during the civil war and now lives in Lebanon. 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.
Every minute around 257 babies are born. Claudia Hammond explores how their brand new minds are shaped and discovers that infants who laugh really do get the joke. Show more
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How Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey have progressed in their economic aspirations this past year. 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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Assignment
Colombia – Where the Truth Lies Buried
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In Medellin there's a huge dump. Locals say it's where the truth is buried - they're talking about victims killed in the armed conflict. Now there are moves to excavate it. Show more
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Outlook
Syrian Painter: "War Changed My Art"
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen talks to Syrian artist Sara Shamma who feld her home during the civil war and now lives in Lebanon. 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.
Every minute around 257 babies are born. Claudia Hammond explores how their brand new minds are shaped and discovers that infants who laugh really do get the joke. Show more
