Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Oil Price: Using Super-tankers for Storage
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It's claimed speculators are renting super-tankers for storage while they wait for the oil price to rise. How desperate is the market? And what does it all mean for green energy? Show more
Witness History
Somalia's Rural Literacy Campaign
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The hugely ambitious campaign to teach rural people to read and write in 1970s Somalia. Many of the teachers were schoolchildren - sent into the countryside to teach adults. Show more
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Eddie Redmayne on playing Stephen Hawking, Gurinder Chadha on taking her film Bend it Like Beckham to the stage and we hear from Michael Keaton on new movie Birdman. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The French ambassador to the UK on turning emotion into a policy for unity, Haiti earthquake five years on, Rum and cigars in Cuba, Can you solve the Mystery of Edwin Drood?
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world is our Newsroom, join us as we find out what is happening right now around the world.
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Outlook
Afghanistan's Martial Arts Megastar
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Hussain Sadiqi has been called the Afghan Bruce Lee. He tells Matthew Bannister how be escaped the Taliban to become a martial arts star. Show more
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Why does he persist with his divisive campaign on Jerusalem's holiest ground? Show more
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Turning straw into sugar, Lesotho's trout farms for Japanese sushi, healthy Dunkin Donuts and the gorwing popularity of craft beer in South Korea. Show more
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Newshour
Troops Guard French Jewish schools
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Soldiers protect French landmarks; Peshawar schools reopen; Ladies Smoking Club of Havana
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Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Sport Today
The rise of Southampton and Ballon D'or nominations
28 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Sport Today looks back at Southampton's win and the Ballon D'or nominations Show more
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Business Daily
Oil Price: Using Super-tankers for Storage
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It's claimed speculators are renting super-tankers for storage while they wait for the oil price to rise. How desperate is the market? And what does it all mean for green energy? Show more
Showing ‘face’ in China’s new online drinking challenge Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Chefs: Farah Quinn and Marianna Orlinkova
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
An Indonesian celebrity chef and a Russian chef discuss a career in a male-dominated industry, dealing with criticism and getting creative when key ingredients are banned. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
Greek Anti-austerity Parties Set to win General Election
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
There are warnings Greece might be forced out of the eurozone if anti-austerity powers gain power. We assess what that would mean for the stability of Europe. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
France's Jews on the Future and has the World Failed Nigeria?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
France has taken dramatic measures to reassure its Jewish community. We'll hear if it's enough to stop them leaving. And Nigerians despair after a spate of horrific attacks. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Why does he persist with his divisive campaign on Jerusalem's holiest ground? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Chefs: Farah Quinn and Marianna Orlinkova
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
An Indonesian celebrity chef and a Russian chef discuss a career in a male-dominated industry, dealing with criticism and getting creative when key ingredients are banned. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Anti-Islam Marches in Germany
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pegida supporters rally; US CentComm twitter feed hacked; famous Addis Ababa hotel torched
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Greek anti-austerity parties look set to win this month's general election
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
If that happens, there are warnings Greece might be forced out of the eurozone. We assess what it would mean for the stability of Europe. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Afghanistan's Martial Arts Megastar
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Hussain Sadiqi has been called the Afghan Bruce Lee. He tells Matthew Bannister how be escaped the Taliban to become a martial arts star. 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.
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This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US Government Cyber Security Comes Under Scrutiny
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Cyber security in the US is under scrutiny as Central Command social media is hacked Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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A look at the Hungry Generation – the angry young Calcutta poets whose antics struck a chord with the Beat Generation. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Afghanistan's Martial Arts Megastar
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Hussain Sadiqi has been called the Afghan Bruce Lee. He tells Matthew Bannister how be escaped the Taliban to become a martial arts star. 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.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
