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Health Check
Can studying Einstein’s brain tell us about his genius?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What the study of Einstein’s brain reveals about his genius; parents leading research into their children’s rare diseases; face masks against infection Show more
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
Doing Business in Conflict Zones
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Running a business profitably is difficult in the best of times; so how much harder is it in conflict zones? Is it possible for business to stay neutral in conflict areas? Show more
In 1965 the young working class playwright burst onto the British theatre scene. But within 2 years he was dead - killed by his lover. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
More Or Less features Hans Rosling’s Ignorance Test, BBC Trending charts the impact on social media of police killings of black people and the Why Factor looks at daydreaming. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Japan's military menaces, Recruiting for Al Shabab in Kenya, The Frack Master, Indonesia's alcohol ban
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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
'I am his eyes and he is my hands'
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Two Chinese men - one blind and the other without arms - on their partnership to plant 10,000 trees; Irish travel writer Dervla Murphy; India's child army against trafficking Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Less than fifteen years since Argentina last plunged into a serious economic crisis, there are fears that trouble is looming again. Peter Day reports from Buenos Aires Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Can studying Einstein’s brain tell us about his genius?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What the study of Einstein’s brain reveals about his genius; parents leading research into their children’s rare diseases; face masks against infection Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
South Africa anti-migrant violence
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Durban marches against xenophobia; Hariri tribunal; daring Russia theatre
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
We hear from foreigners in South Africa after more xenophobic attacks in the country. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Doing Business in Conflict Zones
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Running a business profitably is difficult in the best of times; so how much harder is it in conflict zones? Is it possible for business to stay neutral in conflict areas? Show more
Lucy Ash investigates the Russian approach to drug use and harm prevention. Why is methadone illegal and needle-exchanges so hard to find - and what does that mean for HIV rates? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Who's Afraid of Teatr Doc?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Teatr Doc is widely praised for its hard-hitting plays about contemporary Russia. Lucy Ash finds that for the country's most controversial theatre company, the show must go on Show more
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.
World Business Report
Greece default fears grow stronger
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Germany's finance minister says "no one has a clue" about a new deal on Greece's debts. The economist Roger Bootle tells us that we are close to the crisis point. Show more
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.
Science In Action
Hubble’s 25th Anniversary
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Hubble Telescope’s 25 years of discovery; Defending the planet from ‘Near Earth Objects’; Domestic robot chefs; Ultra-Haptics’ virtual touch; threat to Madagascar’s bio-diversity Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
'I am his eyes and he is my hands'
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Two Chinese men - one blind and the other without arms - on their partnership to plant 10,000 trees; Irish travel writer Dervla Murphy; India's child army against trafficking Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Pro-Russian journalist shot in Ukraine
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Pro-Russian journalist murdered in Kiev; another 40 migrants drown in the Mediterranean; remembering the Bradford City fire
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Less than fifteen years since Argentina last plunged into a serious economic crisis, there are fears that trouble is looming again. Peter Day reports from Buenos Aires Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Who's Afraid of Teatr Doc?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Teatr Doc is widely praised for its hard-hitting plays about contemporary Russia. Lucy Ash finds that for the country's most controversial theatre company, the show must go on Show more
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.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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.
Science In Action
Hubble’s 25th Anniversary
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Hubble Telescope’s 25 years of discovery; Defending the planet from ‘Near Earth Objects’; Domestic robot chefs; Ultra-Haptics’ virtual touch; threat to Madagascar’s bio-diversity Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Millions "displaced" by World Bank
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The World Bank faces fresh allegations that its development policies are making lives worse, not better. Plus, the spectre of a Greek default looms once more. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
'I am his eyes and he is my hands'
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Two Chinese men - one blind and the other without arms - on their partnership to plant 10,000 trees; Irish travel writer Dervla Murphy; India's child army against trafficking Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Former US Drone Operator - Brandon Bryant
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Brandon Bryant's time as a US drone operator has left him feeling haunted and angry. We find out why. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
Football and Chaos in the Yemen
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Interviews with the Yemen coach Miroslav Soukup, Argentina international Federico Fernandez and the former Borussia Dortmund player Michael Schulz. Show more
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