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Business Daily
Falling Oil Price: What it Means for Islamic State
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A dramatic fall in world oil prices has prompted big job cuts and project cancellations across the industry, and could force Islamic State to look for different sources of income. Show more
Witness History
Greenland nuclear bomber crash
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1968 a US B52 plane with nuclear bombs on board crashed in Greenland. Questions remain over whether all the bombs were found. Jens Zinglersen was the first to the crash site. Show more
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The World Debate
A Richer World, but for Whom?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
IMF's Christine Legarde, Mark Carney and Sir Martin Sorrel joined Evan Davis in Davos for a debate on our world's economic problems. Show more
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Female jihadis, Anti-austerity in Spain, Unorthodox baby names, Should the state pay smokers to quit?
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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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Tracee Douglas was conned out of thousands when she fell in love online with a Nigerian fraudster posing as a US soldier. Now she is helping stop other women get scammed. Show more
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Former Guantanamo Bay prisoner on counter-terrorism measures and working with Muslim communities Show more
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Digital Planet
Eric Schmidt’s Disappearing Internet
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Google's Eric Schmidt’s tech vision from Davos, UK’s Digital Democracy Commission’s report, India’s controversial digital ID scheme, The Sun Stands Still Show more
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A rare interview with Libyan General Haftar; IS hostage negotiations continue; fridge ownership in India
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Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Equatorial Guinea and Abidjan ahead of AFCON's final group D game. Plus, the latest Fifa presidency candidate. Show more
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Business Daily
Falling Oil Price: What it Means for Islamic State
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A dramatic fall in world oil prices has prompted big job cuts and project cancellations across the industry, and could force Islamic State to look for different sources of income. Show more
From identity symbols to signalling tools, why human societies are fascinated by flags
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Lenny Henry tells the story of August Wilson, America's greatest modern black playwright. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
Controversy over new US-Europe Trade Deal Grows
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Britain's Parliament debates the proposed TTIP trade deal, but not everyone is convinced. Show more
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World Have Your Say
Is Censorship Stifling India’s Arts Scene?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Should India's leading writers, musicians, and directors be free to offend and provoke? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Health Check
Is Expressing Anger Associated with Good or Bad Health?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why the association between anger and health depends on your culture. Also, clamping down on child marriage in Ivory Coast, and tackling sexual bullying in young people Show more
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Former Guantanamo Bay prisoner on counter-terrorism measures and working with Muslim communities Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Lenny Henry tells the story of August Wilson, America's greatest modern black playwright. Show more
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Newshour
Jordanian pilot negotiations
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Family pushes for IS release; US Treasury Secretary exclusive; All-female Ghostbusters
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
Controversy over new US-Europe trade deal grows
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Britain's Parliament debates the proposed TTIP trade deal. But not everyone is convinced. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Tracee Douglas was conned out of thousands when she fell in love online with a Nigerian fraudster posing as a US soldier. Now she is helping stop other women get scammed. 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.
Health Check
Is Expressing Anger Associated with Good or Bad Health?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why the association between anger and health depends on your culture. Also, clamping down on child marriage in Ivory Coast, and tackling sexual bullying in young people Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Greece Remains Optimistic Despite Stocks Falling
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The new Greek Prime Minister insists Greece will pay back all of its debt. The Greek Chamber of Commerce tells us that the new finance minister is more of a 'theorist'. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Assignment
French, Republican and Muslim, Insha’Allah?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Do France’s Muslims feel there's a place for them in a strongly secular French Republic? Show more
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Tracee Douglas was conned out of thousands when she fell in love online with a Nigerian fraudster posing as a US soldier. Now she is helping stop other women get scammed. 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.
Health Check
Is Expressing Anger Associated with Good or Bad Health?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why the association between anger and health depends on your culture. Also, clamping down on child marriage in Ivory Coast, and tackling sexual bullying in young people Show more
