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Why do the rich want to get richer? Why when you’ve got a million or even a billion do you want more? Mike Williams asks what drives the wealthy. Show more
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Sleeping: the 8-hour myth
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It’s often said that we should all be aiming to get eight hours of sleep a night but could it actually lead you to an early grave? Ruth Alexander reports. 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.
Achmat Hassiem survived a shark attack to become a Paralympian; Abdelrahman Shaalan is the first Egyptian Sumo wrestler. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Sceptical in South Korea
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The human stories behind the headlines . Pascale Harter introduces reports from around the world, this week from South Korea, Argentina, the US and Finland. Show more
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Hardeep Singh Kohli explores the relationship between food and the major religions. He starts by looking at his own faith, Sikhism. Show more
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Assignment
Banished to Papua New Guinea
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Australia says its tough immigration policy is saving lives. But asylum seekers are being banished to camps in Papua New Guinea. Critics say Australia is breaching human rights. Show more
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Uranium is the fuel for nuclear power stations, which generate carbon-free electricity, but also highly radioactive waste, posing a major dilemma for environmentalists. 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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Health Check
The Spread of Measles in the Americas
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The rise of measles in the Americas: Finnihs babies napping in sub-zero temperatures: A new cookbook specially written to help cancer patients overcome eating difficulties Show more
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How the Guangzhou Symphony, the Qatar Philharmonic, the Hong Kong Philharmonic and the Sao Paolo Symphony orchestras are driving a new classical music world order. Show more
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Soldiers evacuate Ottoman tomb; Bomb at Ukraine rally, Beatles recordings auctioned
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
New research examines the ability to implant false memories into ordinary people and points to circumstances under which police officers can extract false confessions 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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How the world looks through American eyes, and the myriad and unexpected ways that the world influences the United States. 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.
Hardeep Singh Kohli explores the relationship between food and the major religions. He starts by looking at his own faith, Sikhism. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
February’s edition of Global Beats comes from the Sauti Za Busara music festival in Zanzibar. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Kharkiv explosion kills 2; aircraft cabin fumes; Oscar goodie bags.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Sceptical in South Korea
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The human stories behind the headlines . Pascale Harter introduces reports from around the world, this week from South Korea, Argentina, the US and Finland. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How the world looks through American eyes, and the myriad and unexpected ways that the world influences the United States. 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
Sexuality and sexual harassment in China and Turkey
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Millions of people on social media are discussing the murder of #Ozgecanaslan, angry at the Turkish Government, & the ‘coming out’ video that’s had over 100 million views in China Show more
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Sleeping: the 8-hour myth
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It’s often said that we should all be aiming to get eight hours of sleep a night but could it actually lead you to an early grave? Ruth Alexander reports. 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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Is technology at mealtimes too disruptive? The BBC's Technology Correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones tweets his meals, plus,can a computer come up with a better recipe than a human? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Achmat Hassiem survived a shark attack to become a Paralympian; Abdelrahman Shaalan is the first Egyptian Sumo wrestler. 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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The Conversation
Mayors: Annise Parker and Chhavi Rajawat
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Powerful policymakers or glorified ribbon cutters? The mayor of America's oil and gas capital in conversation with the mayor of a rural Indian village Show more
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What are the best strategies for agreeing to disagree? With sociologist John Hall, artist Bahia Shehab and business professor Erin Meyer. Show more
Over to You
Islamic State and the Media
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Should graphic violence carried out by Islamic State be broadcast on media outlets? And, BBC News bursts into the music stations in Africa. 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.
Is technology at mealtimes too disruptive? The BBC's Technology Correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones tweets his meals, plus,can a computer come up with a better recipe than a human? Show more
