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Amnesty International says promises not kept in improving workers' conditions. Show more
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Norman Fowler asks why some nations are failing to reduce the harm from HIV/Aids. Show more
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Newsday
Conservationist says more than half of rainforests lost
55 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Report warns of mass extinction if rainforests continue to decline, long time talkshow host David Letterman bows out in final episode of late night show.
American parents debate how much freedom kids should have, Bin Laden documents released, David Letterman ends late night chat show career.
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Business Daily
Stiglitz on Inequality
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Joseph Stiglitz on why he thinks the gap between rich and poor has grown so wide. Also, the health scare caused by local heavy industry in Haifa, Israel. Show more
On 21 May 1981 the legendary reggae singer was buried in Jamaica. Hundreds of thousands of people had turned out to pay their respects. Show more
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More Or Less finds out why computers struggle to process big numbers, BBC Trending talks to Sweden’s fake policeman and the Why Factor looks at the power of television. Show more
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World Update
Islamic State "controls half of Syrian territory"
55 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Paracetamol and pregnancy, Yemenis seek refuge in Djibouti, the lonely man who crochets crazy hats
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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
The Undercover Rwandan Ranger
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Rwandan park ranger helping poachers turn into gamekeepers Show more
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Medellin used to be the most dangerous city on earth. Now Colombia's second city has become a top global tourist destination. Peter Day reports on its remarkable transformation. Show more
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Norman Fowler asks why some nations are failing to reduce the harm from HIV/Aids. Show more
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Newshour
Islamic State controls over half of Syria
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
UNESCO's Director General on Palmyra seizure; how are the Rohingya treated in Myanmar?; the Ugandan pop star being tried under anti-pornography law
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World Have Your Say
Palmyra, Palestine Football, Uganda Music Video
55 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Does the IS threat to Palmyra change your mind about military intervention in Syria? Show more
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Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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Business Daily
Stiglitz on Inequality
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Joseph Stiglitz on why he thinks the gap between rich and poor has grown so wide. Also, the health scare caused by local heavy industry in Haifa, Israel. Show more
A special essay from Andrew Harding reflects on the roots of recent events in Burundi's capital. Can its current leaders hold on to power? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Somalia: Back from the Brink
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Andrew Harding speaks to defectors inside the militant group al-Shabab and asks if Somalia is turning the tide against extremism. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
McDonald's Faces Wage Protests
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
McDonald's workers in pay protest, inequality at 30-year high, Israel's heavy industry Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Science In Action
Mind Reading Robotics
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Controlling robotic arms through intentions. Plus, how designs inspired by nature could improve solar panels and make plane wings more flexible, and Ice loss in Antarctica. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The Undercover Rwandan Ranger
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Rwandan park ranger helping poachers turn into gamekeepers Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Top US diplomat on Rohingya migrant crisis
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Myanmar agrees to attend regional talks to discuss Rohingya crisis; Obama says the war against IS is not lost; Joan Baez discusses race Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Medellin used to be the most dangerous city on earth. Now Colombia's second city has become a top global tourist destination. Peter Day reports on its remarkable transformation. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Somalia: Back from the Brink
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Andrew Harding speaks to defectors inside the militant group al-Shabab and asks if Somalia is turning the tide against extremism. 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
McDonald's Workers Protest On Pay
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
McDonald's wage protests, OECD Inequality gap widens, Religious tensions in Haifa, Israel. 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.
Science In Action
Mind Reading Robotics
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Controlling robotic arms through intentions. Plus, how designs inspired by nature could improve solar panels and make plane wings more flexible, and Ice loss in Antarctica. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
21st Century Israel - Modern Life and Modern Conflict
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In our fourth special report from Israel and the Palestinian Territories we are in Jerusalem. Show more
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Outlook
The Undercover Rwandan Ranger
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Rwandan park ranger helping poachers turn into gamekeepers Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Political Adviser to the Commander of US Forces in Iraq 2007–2010 - Emma Sky
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Where do the roots of the crisis in Iraq lie and what should the US and the West do? Show more
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World Football
Fifa Politics, Andre Ayew and Macedonia's Ultras
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The President of the Romanian FA Razvan Burleanu reacts to Michael van Praag and Luis Figo's decision to pull out of the race for the Fifa Presidency. Show more
With Jihadists on the front foot in Iraq and Syria, the American strategy in the region is looking questionable. Is it now time for a greater involvement on the ground for the US? Show more
