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Search for survivors after a cruise sank in the Yangtze River, a court in Canada hands down $12B tobacco damages, love locks removed from Paris bridge. Show more
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Is war a uniquely human act or can its origins be found deeper back in our evolutionary past? Geoff Watts explores the origins of war Show more
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Few survivors in Yangstze River disaster, British politician Charles Kennedy dies, $12bn tobacco damages. Show more
A ship has sank in the Yangtze River with 450 passengers on board. Former Liberal Democrats leader Charles Kennedy has died. A court in Canada orders tobacco firms to pay $12bn. Show more
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Business Daily
Is Outdoor Advertising 'Visual Pollution'?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Billboards, posters and banner ads - does ubiquitous advertising lead to mental overload? Ed Butler investigates. Show more
Witness History
The Golden Gate Bridge
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In early June 1937 San Francisco was celebrating a feat of engineering - the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge. Show more
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What are the rights and wrongs of resurrecting the past? Can what’s dead and gone ever be returned to its former glory? With Beth Shapiro, Jyotsna Kalavar and Bill Smith. Show more
Sporting Witness
Bert Trautmann: From Hitler Youth to the FA Cup
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The former Nazi paratrooper who became a hero to Manchester City fans in the 1950s. Show more
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Blueprint for a revolution, Slave-ship wreck, Call Me Caitlyn
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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
Sherpa Doctor: I Will Return to Everest
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Dr Nima Nyangan Sherpa was at Everest Base Camp when the earthquake struck Nepal in April. Jo Fidgen hears why he wanted to treat patients on the mountain. Show more
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The Inquiry
Is Opposition to GM Crops Irrational?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In a recent US poll a large majority of US scientists said GM food is generally safe to eat. Is it time to embrace GM technology to help deal with world hunger and food shortages? Show more
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Is war a uniquely human act or can its origins be found deeper back in our evolutionary past? Geoff Watts explores the origins of war Show more
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Hundreds missing after ship capsizes; Stand up for your health; Paris conference on IS Show more
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Caitlyn Jenner has done a photo shoot for the cover of Vanity Fair. But is she a role model for transgender people everywhere? We talk to transgender people around the world. 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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Ghanaian FA President Kwesi Nyantakyi says Sepp Blatter "has done a lot for Africa". Show more
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Business Daily
Is Outdoor Advertising 'Visual Pollution'?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Billboards, posters and banner ads - does ubiquitous advertising lead to mental overload? Ed Butler investigates. Show more
The Essential
The Inquiry: Is Opposition to GM Crops Irrational?
10 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
David Ropeik says we’re hard-wired to be more suspicious of man-made risks Show more
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The struggles of the Tibet women’s soccer team as the Fifa Women's World Cup 2015 kicks off. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
Sepp Blatter Steps Down From FIFA
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We discuss the financial aspects with veteran sports journalist Kier Radnedge. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Digital Planet
Experiencing Nepal's Earthquake Through Virtual Reality
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Virtual reality’s take on Nepal’s earthquake, Tech to the rescue for Turkey’s election, The highlights from the trade fair,Computex, Remembrance of Russian art 'Mirror’s Memory' Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Sherpa Doctor: I Will Return to Everest
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Dr Nima Nyangan Sherpa was at Everest Base Camp when the earthquake struck Nepal in April. Jo Fidgen hears why he wanted to treat patients on the mountain. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Fifa president Sepp Blatter resigns, Foreign powers meet for a multinational conference on Islamic State, A new plan to make clean energy cheaper than coal in 10 years.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Is Opposition to GM Crops Irrational?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In a recent US poll a large majority of US scientists said GM food is generally safe to eat. Is it time to embrace GM technology to help deal with world hunger and food shortages? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
A group of the world's elder statesmen discuss IS, Syria and Iraq, Russia and Ukraine, migration, women's rights and climage change and answer question from students. 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
Sepp Blatter Steps Down From Fifa
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
World Soccer Magazine's Kier Radnedge on the financial aspects of Sepp Blatter's resignation. 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
Experiencing Nepal's Earthquake Through Virtual Reality
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Virtual reality’s take on Nepal’s earthquake, Tech to the rescue for Turkey’s election, The highlights from the trade fair,Computex, Remembrance of Russian art 'Mirror’s Memory' Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Sepp Blatter Steps Down
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sepp Blatter resigns as president of Fifa four days after his re-elction, as corruption probe spreads. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Sherpa Doctor: I Will Return to Everest
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Dr Nima Nyangan Sherpa was at Everest Base Camp when the earthquake struck Nepal in April. Jo Fidgen hears why he wanted to treat patients on the mountain. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Foreign Policy Advisory Group, Chinese Foreign Ministry - Wu Jianmin
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China is spending hundreds of billions in investment projects across Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Is it the world's new superpower? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
A picture of South Africa now, as seen by a new generation of writers and poets, 20 years into democracy. Presented by Poet Thabiso Mohare. Show more
What now for Fifa after Sepp Blatter resigns as president of the world governing body of football, UK women-only mosque meets opposition, and chimpanzees who cook their own dinner. Show more
