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From clowns to lion trainers, the modern circus has been around for centuries. Mike Williams explores its origins and asks why it appeals to adults and children around the world. Show more
A young listener who needs a liver transplant has received an offer from his brother to act as a living donor. What are the statistics on survival? 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.
Some experts reckon Greece has just 3 weeks before it runs out of money, and that a deal with creditors looks unlikely. But without any legal precedent, how would Grexit occur? Show more
Witness History
Carousel - The Musical
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In April 1945 one of the most successful musicals of all time premiered on Broadway. Carousel, by Rodgers and Hammerstein was a huge hit and Jean Darling was one of the cast. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The best global arts coverage from across the BBC. Show more
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Remote control art, Somalia bomb attack, South Africa's underground libraries, Kosovo corruption taskforce
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
Priest Saving Christians from ISIS
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen talks to Father Al-Bazi, a Catholic Priest in Iraq helping victims of ISIS Show more
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HARDtalk
Director of the Documentary India’s Daughter - Leslee Udwin
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Was Leslee Udwin's documentary about the Delhi gang rape sensationalist? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
From clowns to lion trainers, the modern circus has been around for centuries. Mike Williams explores its origins and asks why it appeals to adults and children around the world. Show more
A young listener who needs a liver transplant has received an offer from his brother to act as a living donor. What are the statistics on survival? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Ministers hold emergency meeting to discuss mass drownings; controversy over golden rice. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
We hear views from Europe and Australia in the wake of the biggest migrant tragedy yet in the Mediterranean, and students in Durban discuss the Zulu King's appeal for calm 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.
Some experts reckon Greece has just 3 weeks before it runs out of money, and that a deal with creditors looks unlikely. But without any legal precedent, how would Grexit occur? Show more
Anju Kadam and Ally Matthan made a pact to wear the traditional sari for 100 days during 2015. The #100sareepact has now had thousands of likes on Facebook Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Children's Authors: Leslea Newman and Candy Gourlay
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
"All the stories were of these pink-skinned children with fluffy pets", a Filipino children's author who never saw "herself" in kids' books talks to an American author Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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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
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The director of the British Antarctic Survey, Jane Francis talks to Jim Al-Khalili about how studying petrified wood took her from the Dorset's Jurassic coast to this icy land mass Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Priest Saving Christians from ISIS
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen talks to Father Al-Bazi, a Catholic Priest in Iraq helping victims of ISIS Show more
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Newshour
Mediterranean migrant deaths
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
European plan to stop boat tragedies; Nazi death camp guard to go on trial; Pulitzers
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An Interview With The Archbishop Of Canterbury
An Interview with the Archbishop of Canterbury
25 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Lyse Doucet is in Cairo with Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, to discuss growing fears over persecution of Christians in the Middle East.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Children's Authors: Leslea Newman and Candy Gourlay
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
"All the stories were of these pink-skinned children with fluffy pets", a Filipino children's author who never saw "herself" in kids' books talks to an American author 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
Does Google Search Change Equal Mobile-geddon?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Will small businesses suffer as Google changes its search algorithm to favour mobile-friendly websites? 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.
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The director of the British Antarctic Survey, Jane Francis talks to Jim Al-Khalili about how studying petrified wood took her from the Dorset's Jurassic coast to this icy land mass Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Asia-Africa Summit Kicks Off in Jakarta
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Asia-Africa Summit has opened in Jakarta with more than 30 heads of state planning to attend the meeting, including the leaders of China, Japan, Brunei, Malaysia and Myanmar. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Priest Saving Christians from ISIS
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jo Fidgen talks to Father Al-Bazi, a Catholic Priest in Iraq helping victims of ISIS Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
What Is The Yemen Conflict Really About?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is the fighting in Yemen a sectarian conflict or a regional proxy war? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
US sends aircraft carrier to the Gulf of Aden as unrest in Yemen continues; EU discusses migrant deaths in the Mediterranean; Former Auschwitz guard trial Show more
