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Solar power is the fastest growing form of renewable energy. But there’s a new material on the block that enthusiasts say will bring about a further revolution - perovskites. Show more
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Baltimore Riots: Lead Paint and Deprivation
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Did economics create the conditions for the riots, or was it partly down to lead-based paint? We look at some less well known challenges facing America's urban poor. Show more
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The Church of the Nativity siege
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In May 2002, one of the most dramatic sieges of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, finally came to an end. Show more
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Prof David Blight challenges the romanticised history of the American Civil War, which came to an end 150 years ago and explores its legacy in terms of race relations in America. Show more
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Bangladeshi blogger murdered, Australia economy fears, Greek cleaners re-hired after protests
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Irish priest giving spiritual advice on Indonesia's death row; Ukrainian director on making a film entirely in sign language; Canadian comedian who found fame in China. Show more
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The Inquiry
Why is South Africa Still So Unequal?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Investigating the root causes of South Africa’s world beating levels of inequality, 21 years after Nelson Mandela pledged to end poverty and deprivation. Show more
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Solar power is the fastest growing form of renewable energy. But there’s a new material on the block that enthusiasts say will bring about a further revolution - perovskites. Show more
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Second major earthquake hits Nepal; Bangladesh blogger killed; Manchester's FC United. Show more
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Voices from Nepal as another powerful quake strikes. What chance atheism in Bangladesh as a third blogger is murdered? And does England cricket have room for its biggest star?
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Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Kevin Pietersen's told he doesn't have a future in international cricket because there's been a "breakdown in trust"...
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Business Daily
Baltimore Riots: Lead Paint and Deprivation
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Did economics create the conditions for the riots, or was it partly down to lead-based paint? We look at some less well known challenges facing America's urban poor. Show more
The Essential
The Inquiry: Why Is South Africa Still So Unequal?
10 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Education expert Yoliswa Dwane on the poor schooling she sees as the root cause of South Africa’s continuing inequality. Show more
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Shell gets 'conditional' go-ahead to drill in Arctic
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Shell gets 'conditional' approval from the US to drill for oil in the Arctic and Australia reveals budget measures to boost counter-terrorism spending and cut foreign aid. Show more
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Digital Planet
Peace and Paranoia: digital art at the Venice Biennale
28 minutes
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Augmented reality, the artwork behind the leaked documents from the US security services, and a mobile, canal-bound, pop-up radio station at the Venice Biennale. Show more
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Irish priest giving spiritual advice on Indonesia's death row; Ukrainian director on making a film entirely in sign language; Canadian comedian who found fame in China. Show more
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Dozens killed in second Nepal earthquake, Yemen ceasefire begins, What’s the point of presidential libraries?
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The Inquiry
Why is South Africa Still So Unequal?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Investigating the root causes of South Africa’s world beating levels of inequality, 21 years after Nelson Mandela pledged to end poverty and deprivation. Show more
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Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
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Digital Planet
Peace and Paranoia: digital art at the Venice Biennale
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Augmented reality, the artwork behind the leaked documents from the US security services, and a mobile, canal-bound, pop-up radio station at the Venice Biennale. Show more
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Business Matters
Verizon to buy AOL for $4.4bn
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
US telecoms giant Verizon agrees to buy AOL in a deal worth $4.4bn - we ask what's in it for both sides. Plus, how the US housing crash is leading to a bourbon shortage. Show more
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Irish priest giving spiritual advice on Indonesia's death row; Ukrainian director on making a film entirely in sign language; Canadian comedian who found fame in China. Show more
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HARDtalk
Sir Menzies Campbell, Sir Malcolm Rifkind, Pat McFadden
23 minutes
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What are the prospects of the UK's renegotiation on European Union membership? UK politicians Sir Menzies Campbell, Sir Malcolm Rifkind and Sir Pat McFadden share their views. Show more
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Follow four African students as they begin courses at British universities. Show more
Rescue operations are resuming in Nepal, after a second major earthquake. Defence minister of North Korea reported to have been executed. Anniversary of Andijan massacre. Show more
