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The Inquiry
How Has Rwanda Saved The Lives Of 590,000 Children?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Between 2000 and 2015, Rwanda achieved the highest average annual reduction in the child mortality rate in the world. What can other nations learn from how they did it? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Trending
Malaysia’s Naughty Boy, Baltimore Riots and Chinese Speaking English
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Who is the Malaysian YouTuber facing trial on sedition charges? And, why so many people on Chinese media reacted to a tech executive speaking English. Show more
Sporting Witness
The Petty Family: Kings of Nascar
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How tragedy struck one of the most famous dynasties in American motor sport. 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.
Outlook
Wrestler, Nepal, Egypt's 'Ideal Mum'
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Diary from Nepal after the earthquake; dentist-to-wrestler Hakeem Wakur; the Egyptian woman who lives as a man and won a prize for being an 'Ideal Mother' Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Women at War
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stories of conflict and recovery: why El Salvador punishes abortion; meeting an Iraqi Christian in Mosul province; family grief in Vietnam; and South Georgia's resurgent wildlife. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Sunday Assembly is a “church” for people who do not believe in God. But is it really an atheist coup? John Laurenson talks to its founders, its supporters and its critics. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
In India, a wrestler in the family can mean a ticket out of poverty. Rupa Jha meets the young fighters determined to get to the top and overcome India's complex caste system. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Trending
Malaysia’s Naughty Boy, Baltimore Riots and Chinese Speaking English
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Who is the Malaysian YouTuber facing trial on sedition charges? And, why so many people on Chinese media reacted to a tech executive speaking English. Show more
Over to You
Nepal Earthquake and Audio Lifelines
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Should the BBC’s coverage of Nepal have given greater focus to rural areas? And how BBC Media Action's audio broadcasts are providing lifesaving information to victims. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Science news and highlights of the week Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The mass rapes committed by Soviet troops in Germany at the end of WW2 - in part as revenge for Nazi atrocities in the Soviet Union. Lucy Ash investigates. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Obstacles to Nepal relief effort
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The quake's impact on Nepal's vulnerable orphans; Ta-Nehisi Coates on the roots of the Baltimore unrest; girl detective Nancy Drew turns 85
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
How Has Rwanda Saved The Lives Of 590,000 Children?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Between 2000 and 2015, Rwanda achieved the highest average annual reduction in the child mortality rate in the world. What can other nations learn from how they did it? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
When the Drugs Don't Work
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What do we do when the the antibiotics we rely on to cure deadly diseases stop working? Can we find drugs to tackle the new, resistant strains of Malaria or TB? And what if can't? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
Saudi Arabia: King Salman's First 100 Days
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As King Salman’s reign in Saudi Arabia approaches 100 days, we assess his performance and ask why has he chosen to launch a major military operation in neighboring Yemen. 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.
The Sunday Assembly is a “church” for people who do not believe in God. But is it really an atheist coup? John Laurenson talks to its founders, its supporters and its critics. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
In the last days of April 1975 thousands of American servicemen and Vietnamese civilians were airlifted out of Saigon as North Vietnamese communist troops moved into the city. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Nigerian Army frees captured women; Italian navy saves 6,000 migrants; Cluster bombs in Yemen
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Women at War
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stories of conflict and recovery: why El Salvador punishes abortion; meeting an Iraqi Christian in Mosul province; family grief in Vietnam; and South Georgia's resurgent wildlife. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The deliberate obfuscation of language. Why do we use jargon? Show more
Is the number of Catholic nuns rising? Tim Harford looks at the figures. Plus, comedian and mathematician Matt Parker addresses a listener’s query on finding a life partner. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Police in Baltimore face homicide charges after the death in custody of a young black man. His death had sparked violent protests in Baltimore and other US cities. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
When the Drugs Don't Work
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What do we do when the the antibiotics we rely on to cure deadly diseases stop working? Can we find drugs to tackle the new, resistant strains of Malaria or TB? And what if can't? 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
Malaysia’s Naughty Boy, Baltimore Riots and Chinese Speaking English
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Who is the Malaysian YouTuber facing trial on sedition charges? And, why so many people on Chinese media reacted to a tech executive speaking English. Show more
Sporting Witness
The Petty Family: Kings of Nascar
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How tragedy struck one of the most famous dynasties in American motor sport. 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.
Global Business
Immigration: The Business View
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Immigration is one of the key issues in the British General Election. Peter Day asks businesses, big and small how important the flow of foreign workers is to their bottom line. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How do we perceive time passing? With neuroscientist Virginie van Wassenhove, writer Shumon Basar and music professor Lawrence Zbikowski. Show more
Over to You
Nepal Earthquake and Audio Lifelines
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Should the BBC’s coverage of Nepal have given greater focus to rural areas? And how BBC Media Action's audio broadcasts are providing lifesaving information to victims. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
President of the Council on Foreign Relations - Dr Richard Haass
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Are we living in a new 'era of disorder' and what can be done about it? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Teachers: Claire Warlow and Jacque Kahura
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How do you inspire 55 children who may have come to school hungry and unhappy? A Kenyan teacher shares her experience with a teacher from Wales Show more
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