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Syria's Circle of Hell; Nepalese earthquake destroyed village; Father Junipero Serra row Show more
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Discovery
Scotland's Forgotten Einstein, James Clerk Maxwell
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The story of the 19th Century Scottish scientist, James Clerk Maxwell, whose discoveries paved the way for a huge range of today's technology. Show more
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Nepal earthquake 'worst-affected' village, reports on world's mothers, Syria peace talks Show more
Women rescued from Boko Haram speak to the BBC's Will Ross; The orphanage damaged in recent Nepal earthquake; Gulf arms race up Show more
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Business Daily
Financial Technology: Disruptive or Not?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Financial Technology - how much do crowd-funding, electronic currencies, peer-to-peer lending and other forms of FinTech threaten to disrupt the traditional banking model? Show more
Witness History
Chemical Weapons Tests at Porton Down
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In May 1953, British airman Ronald Maddison died in nerve gas tests at government research base Porton Down. Show more
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How do we perceive time passing? With neuroscientist Virginie van Wassenhove, writer Shumon Basar and music professor Lawrence Zbikowski. 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
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France's new anti-terrorism measures, Finding redemption in Iraq, New ovarian cancer test, Human beatboxes.
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The world is our Newsroom, join us as we find out what is happening right now around the world.
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Outlook
'I Hid in a Cupboard from al-Shabab'
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
19-year-old Kenyan student, Cynthia Cheroitich, hid from gunmen for two days at Garissa University College. She tells Jo Fidgen they came close to discovering her hiding place. Show more
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This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
Scotland's Forgotten Einstein, James Clerk Maxwell
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The story of the 19th Century Scottish scientist, James Clerk Maxwell, whose discoveries paved the way for a huge range of today's technology. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
France to extend surveillance power; what's at stake in Burundi; microwave confuses astronomers
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Our team are in Nepal and spent the last 24 hours in a remote village. We hear their reports and find out why some in Nepal feel India's media have been intrusive. 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.
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Sport Today previews Juventus against Real Madrid in the Champions League Show more
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Business Daily
Financial Technology: Disruptive or Not?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Financial Technology - how much do crowd-funding, electronic currencies, peer-to-peer lending and other forms of FinTech threaten to disrupt the traditional banking model? Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Dominic Casciani examines Islamic State’s social media strategy and the attempts to combat it. Are the counter efforts working? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
A Brighter Outlook for Europe but Greece Still Feels a Chill
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We hear from businesses in Greece and Italy about their hopes and fears. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Digital Planet
Rebuilding Vanuatu with Smartphones
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Facebook's opens Internet.org to all developers, Rebuilding Vanuatu with the help of smartphones, Kenyan app to combat terrorism, Using Cloud Server power to heat homes, Gauge Show more
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Outlook
'I Hid in a Cupboard from al-Shabab'
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
19-year-old Kenyan student, Cynthia Cheroitich, hid from gunmen for two days at Garissa University College. She tells Jo Fidgen they came close to discovering her hiding place. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Nepal aid reaching remote areas, Burundi court approves president's third run, France's female journalists complain of sexism.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Dominic Casciani examines Islamic State’s social media strategy and the attempts to combat it. Are the counter efforts working? 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
While Eurozone Economic Outlook Brightens, Greece Still Feels a Chill
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We hear from businesses in Greece and Italy about their hopes and fears. 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.
Digital Planet
Rebuilding Vanuatu with Smartphones
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Facebook's opens Internet.org to all developers, Rebuilding Vanuatu with the help of smartphones, Kenyan app to combat terrorism, Using Cloud Server power to heat homes, Gauge Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Anger at French Surveillance Law
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The French parliament approves a new far-reaching surveillance law, prompting anger from civil liberty groups. Plus, Skype's trademark battle to prove it is not the same as Sky. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
'I Hid in a Cupboard from al-Shabab'
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
19-year-old Kenyan student, Cynthia Cheroitich, hid from gunmen for two days at Garissa University College. She tells Jo Fidgen they came close to discovering her hiding place. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Minister of Finance, Portugal - Maria Luís Albuquerque
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Can Portugal's finance minister revive her own country's economy, save the single currency and ensure Greece pays its debts? Show more
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