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The murder of the outspoken Salvadoran cleric, Archbishop Romero, a coup in Fiji, plus Lawrence of Arabia, Bob Marley's funeral and the sad Victorian curiosity, the Elephant Man Show more

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The hunt is on for a young footballer to play Manchester United legend George Best, in a new film about his life. Show more

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So-called Islamic State took the key targets of Ramadi in Iraq and Palmyra in Syria. The US says it's a temporary setback. But Charles Glass says US policy is incoherent. Show more

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"Of course I have been asked if I want to do Playboy, FHM and all these nude covers". Why female boxing stars from Norway and Costa Rica want to be seen as strong, not 'sexy' Show more

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Yoko Ono on the art of 1960s New York, Amir Amirani's film 'We Are Many', Mr Vegas and U2 Show more

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'Yes' campaigners claim victory; Iraq army begins Ramadi push; Australia & Eurovision Show more

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Correspondents reflect on which tactics might work when fighting IS; tourism and politics in Barcelona; Zimbabwe's rulers and losers; and a volcanic explosion in Papua New Guinea Show more

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How Chelsea Won the Title: Carlo Cudicini and Mario Melchiot discuss how their former club Chelsea won the Premier League title. Show more

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Lee James and guests' preview of the final day of the 2014/15 season. Show more

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Interview with Jason Colllins the NBA's first openly gay player. Show more

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BBC Trending speaks to the Indian doctor whose blog went viral. And is the Dad Bod – or daddy’s body – really the sexiest male body type? Show more

Was the BBC slower in its reporting of the attempted Burundi coup than social media updates – and if so, why? And, listeners react to a special edition of Global Beats. Show more

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Business leaders say environmental concern is the big new driver in in their forward planning as they strive to be heard, ahead of the Paris Climate Summit taking place this year 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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Ireland votes to legalize same sex marriage; Archbishop Oscar Romero beatified; Ethiopia's suspense-free election. Show more

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El Nino causes droughts, floods and has even been linked to an increased incidence of war. It's a weather event that happens every five years yet it is hard to predict. Show more

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The story of how Islamic State, a small band of fanatical jihadi fighters, became the world’s richest terror army. Show more

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Recent deaths of unarmed black men have triggered protests in a number of US cities. Activists claim they are evidence of racism and inequality in the justice system. Show more

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Romero known as a saint for the Americas and now a saint for the whole world Show more

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A Kenyan shopkeeper with a passion for rockets; the man who saved 20 migrants from drowning; Mahenaz Mahmud, mother of murdered Pakistani activist Sabeen Show more

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The murder of the outspoken Salvadoran cleric, Archbishop Romero, a coup in Fiji, plus Lawrence of Arabia, Bob Marley's funeral and the sad Victorian curiosity, the Elephant Man Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Correspondents reflect on which tactics might work when fighting IS; tourism and politics in Barcelona; Zimbabwe's rulers and losers; and a volcanic explosion in Papua New Guinea Show more

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

The historical relevance of spice and the global network of commerce that comes with the flavouring our food. The world’s most popular spices and the hottest chilli pepper. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The story of how Islamic State, a small band of fanatical jihadi fighters, became the world’s richest terror army. Show more