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Business Daily
Deflation Danger for the Euro?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The spectre of falling prices: some at the European Central Bank are worried. But does current deflation really spell disaster for the eurozone? Show more
Witness History
India Bans Widow Burning
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In I988 India passed a law that made it a criminal offence to help anyone perform Sati, the Hindu custom of a woman burning alive on the funeral pyre of her dead husband. Show more
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Why do we interrupt conversations? And why do we drop what we’re doing when our technological gadgets demand our attention? With Deborah Tannen, Claudia Roda and Gerard Russell. Show more
Most cancers are caused by 'bad luck' according to reports of a new study. But, actually, the study doesn't say that. Tim Harford finds out what the research really tells us. Show more
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Charlie Hebdo new cover debate, Fighting jihadists online, Pub gets 'Prince Charles' gas bill
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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
I was a Murder Suspect for 18 years
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
For 18 years Robin Lee was wrongly suspected of being a murderer. He tells Matthew Bannister how he woke up one day to find his face on the front of the local newspaper. Show more
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The Inquiry
Should we Fear Artificial Intelligence?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As billions of dollars pour into AI companies, how seriously should we take warnings that ever-smarter computers could turn on us? Show more
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Charlie Hebdo new front cover; Hashtag activism; Blind auditions to combat discrimination.
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Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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Business Daily
Deflation Danger for the Euro?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The spectre of falling prices: some at the European Central Bank are worried. But does current deflation really spell disaster for the eurozone? Show more
The Essential
The Inquiry: Should we fear artificial intelligence?
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineNick Bostrom warns that super-intelligent computers could mean the end of humanity. Show more
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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
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World Business Report
UAE Energy Minister blames US shale producers for oil price falls
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The price of oil has fallen to a six year low. We hear from the UAE's Energy Minister. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Digital Planet
Paris Surveillance Lessons
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Paris Surveillance Lessons; #ISurvivedEbola; MyCleanCity App; Ex_Machina Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Should we Fear Artificial Intelligence?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As billions of dollars pour into AI companies, how seriously should we take warnings that ever-smarter computers could turn on us? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
A look at the Hungry Generation – the angry young Calcutta poets whose antics struck a chord with the Beat Generation. Show more
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Newshour
France honours Charlie Hebdo victims
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
National Assembly calls for unity; Cameroon repels Boko Haram attack; Welsh village celebrates New Year's Day
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
UAE Energy Minister Blames US Shale Producers for Oil Price Falls
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The price of oil has fallen to a six year low. We hear from the UAE's Energy Minister. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
I was a Murder Suspect for 18 years
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
For 18 years Robin Lee was wrongly suspected of being a murderer. He tells Matthew Bannister how he woke up one day to find his face on the front of the local newspaper. 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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Digital Planet
Paris Surveillance Lessons
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Paris Surveillance Lessons; #ISurvivedEbola; MyCleanCity App; Ex_Machina Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Drop in Oil Prices Blamed on US Shale Producers
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The UAE's Energy minister has blamed the drop in oil prices US shale producers Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The BBC's Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen shows how the olive harvest lies at the heart of the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis for control of the land. Show more
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Outlook
I was a Murder Suspect for 18 years
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
For 18 years Robin Lee was wrongly suspected of being a murderer. He tells Matthew Bannister how he woke up one day to find his face on the front of the local newspaper. 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.
Digital Planet
Paris Surveillance Lessons
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Paris Surveillance Lessons; #ISurvivedEbola; MyCleanCity App; Ex_Machina Show more
