The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Ever wondered how to make the Chinese laugh? Comedian Des Bishop has learnt Mandarin to take his jokes to China to find out. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
An American flees war-torn Yemen by small boat on the Red Sea - and other remarkable personal stories. 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.
In the Balance
Rana Plaza: a lesson forgotten?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Are the lessons of Bangladesh's Rana Plaza disaster, in which 1129 workers died, forgotten amid new pressures in the global textiles sector and a world-wide race to the bottom? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
In April 1992, two Los Angeles gangs signed a cease-fire. Plus, the Khmer Rouge take Phnom Penh, the Oklahoma City bombing, and playwright Joe Orton. Show more
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Perils of a podium hostess. How doing your job can put you in the eye of a media storm Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The World This Week
Cigar diplomacy: Cuba and US on road to friendship
25 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
A handshake between Presidents Obama and Castro brought to an end half a century of enmity between the US and Cuba. Our man says it must have been written in the stars. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How will UK political parties form a government if there is no clear winner at the forthcoming election? Show more
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The best global arts coverage from across the BBC. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
More than 30 dead in Jalalabad bombing, 'Islamic State' claims responsibility; The estate of Joseph Goebbels sues Random House over unpaid royalties; Cambodia's pre-Pol Pot music Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Sea, Land, Air ... and queues
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Correspondents' insights into Libya's migrant crisis; how Ethiopia's Tigray region fights drought with terracing; poor air quality in India and long lines outside Venezuelan shops Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
An American flees war-torn Yemen by small boat on the Red Sea - and other remarkable personal stories. 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.
Founders of #100sareepact explain how they inadvertently created a worldwide movement and we explore how social media feeds are tailored according to the things you view Show more
Should the BBC World Service be keeping up with the Kardashians' visit to Armenia? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The War That Changed the World
Australia: The Legend of Anzac
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Australia and the legend of Anzac - how Australia's experience of WW1 differed from that of other nations. 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.
An American flees war-torn Yemen by small boat on the Red Sea - and other remarkable personal stories. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Libyan negotiations in Morocco; South African foreigner attacks; is vinyl really worth it? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Celebrating the 25 years since the Hubble telescope was launched. Robots that guide you and others that help you cook. Unravelling the contents of Einstein and teenage brains. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Global Beats
New sounds from the Middle East
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Soul, jazz and electronic music from a range of new artists Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Is There A New Nuclear Arms Race?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Despite reducing their nuclear stockpiles both Russia and the US have committed huge sums to upgrade their remaining arsenals. Show more
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The Seventh-day Adventist community of Lorna Linda that are living up to 10 years longer than most Americans. 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.
Outlook
Selfie stick, Overcoming Disability, Water Man
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The men who became each other's eyes and hands, the Chilean who sung his way out of poverty, an early version of the selfie stick, farming buffalo in the snow, India's Water man Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
In April 1992, two Los Angeles gangs signed a cease-fire. Plus, the Khmer Rouge take Phnom Penh, the Oklahoma City bombing, and playwright Joe Orton. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Sea, Land, Air ... and queues
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Correspondents' insights into Libya's migrant crisis; how Ethiopia's Tigray region fights drought with terracing; poor air quality in India and long lines outside Venezuelan shops Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
Rana Plaza: a lesson forgotten?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Are the lessons of Bangladesh's Rana Plaza disaster, in which 1129 workers died, forgotten amid new pressures in the global textiles sector and a world-wide race to the bottom? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Global Beats
New sounds from the Middle East
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Soul, jazz and electronic music from a range of new artists Show more
