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Chromium: The metallic element that links Harley Davidsons, leather jackets and flick-knives, but which has also played an insidious role in drinking water. Show more
In February 1981 armed Civil Guards tried to take control of the Spanish parliament. For 18 hours they held 350 politicians hostage in the debating chamber. Show more
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February’s edition of Global Beats comes from the Sauti Za Busara music festival in Zanzibar. Show more
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Struggles of daily life in Gaza; blind women who detect breast cancer Show more
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My "Hero Son" Shot Dead in Kiev
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A year on from the Maidan massacre, a father's pride in his teenage son, shot by a sniper Show more
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Digital Planet
Oscar Winning Visual FX
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Oscar winning visual FX; Fight-sensing cameras; Kickstarter & Citizen Cyberscience; FutureEverything: Haunted Machines Show more
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Assyrian leader reacts to kidnappings
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Assyrian military leader; Austria's foreign minster on new Islam law; Allegro musical.
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Chromium: The metallic element that links Harley Davidsons, leather jackets and flick-knives, but which has also played an insidious role in drinking water. Show more
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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The Documentary
Gone - The Sea that Disappeared
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Living in a toxic desert in Kazakhstan that was once the Aral Sea, an old fisherman remembers how it was 40 years ago. Show more
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World Business Report
HSBC apologises for 'unacceptable' practices at its Swiss private bank
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British lawmakers have been grilling HSBC bosses in the wake of tax evasion allegations. Show more
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We know who killed celebrated US Navy Seal Chris Kyle and his friend, but do we know why they were killed? Was mental illness or post-traumatic stress responsible? Show more
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Health Check
Scientists find sun damage continues long after exposure
28 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Scientists find that sun damage lasts for hours after exposure; Two projects in Sweden experimenting with light therapy; Why teeth that rub can lead to mouth cancer Show more
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In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
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The Documentary
Gone - The Sea that Disappeared
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Living in a toxic desert in Kazakhstan that was once the Aral Sea, an old fisherman remembers how it was 40 years ago. Show more
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Syria barrel bombings 'continue despite UN ban'; US terror arrests; Paris drone mystery
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
HSBC apologises for 'unacceptable' practices at its Swiss private bank
28 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
British lawmakers have grilled HSBC bosses in the wake of tax evasion allegations. Show more
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Outlook
My "Hero Son" Shot Dead in Kiev
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
A year on from the Maidan massacre, a father's pride in his teenage son, shot by a sniper Show more
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Health Check
Scientists find sun damage continues long after exposure
28 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Scientists find that sun damage lasts for hours after exposure; Two projects in Sweden experimenting with light therapy; Why teeth that rub can lead to mouth cancer Show more
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Business Matters
Al-Jazeera journalists arrested over Paris drone
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Paris authorities arrest three Al-Jazeera journalists for the alleged illegal flying of a drone in the city, but other drone sightings in recent days are still a mystery. Show more
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The Bizarre Workings of St Louis County Missouri
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Claire Bolderson reports on the tiny independent cities that make up St Louis County and how they stand accused of fuelling community tensions Show more
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Outlook
My "Hero Son" Shot Dead in Kiev
55 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
A year on from the Maidan massacre, a father's pride in his teenage son, shot by a sniper Show more
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Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Scientists find sun damage continues long after exposure
28 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Scientists find that sun damage lasts for hours after exposure; Two projects in Sweden experimenting with light therapy; Why teeth that rub can lead to mouth cancer Show more