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.
Trending
How Effective is ‘Child-Shaming’ Online?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The dad telling parents to stop ‘shaming’ their children online, the ‘Cartier’ watch that caused a row in Nigeria, and the film about prostitution that’s been banned in Morocco. Show more
How a crash at a motor race in France in 1955 killed 83 spectators and a famous driver. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Weekend: Our pick of the week's stories
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Amol Sathe, champion mud wrestler from India; Hina Jilani, one of Pakistan's top human rights lawyers; Justo Gallego Martinez, Spanish monk building a cathedral out of junk Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
The Swiss and Money
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Reporters open windows on the world: Imogen Foulkes in Switzerland, Mike Thomson in Ghana, David Baillie in India and Graeme Fyfe in France. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
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Karishma Vaswani explores attitudes to abortion in Indonesia, which has one of the highest abortion rates in the world. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How Gaza's only grand piano is being restored and how music - for so long played behind closed doors - is being reintroduced to school children. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Trending
How Effective is ‘Child-Shaming’ Online?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The dad telling parents to stop ‘shaming’ their children online, the ‘Cartier’ watch that caused a row in Nigeria, and the film about prostitution that’s been banned in Morocco. Show more
Over to You
Migrant Labour in Asia Pacific
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Did the BBC migrant labour series lack context? And, Newshour air a questionable tale. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Analysis using updated global surface temperature data disputes the existence of a previously reported 21st century global warming slowdown or pause. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Docu-drama marking the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta through the fight for rights and freedoms on the Internet. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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.
The Food Chain
The End of Eating Wild Fish?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Most of our food is farmed. Should fish be, too? Can the world continue to eat fish that we catch in the wild? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
Is America's Death Penalty Dying?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Campaigners for the for abolition of the death penalty in the US believe they have the best chance in decades to remove capital punishment from the statute books across America. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Olympic Champion David Rudisha features in the men's 800m. Commentary from Ed Harry and Ade Adeydoin. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
John Bennett and guests review Saturday's final between Barcelona and Juventus. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportsworld
NBA Finals Cleveland Cavaliers v Golden State Warriors
55 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Sportsworld previews the best of seven series with big name guests from the USA. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Karishma Vaswani explores attitudes to abortion in Indonesia, which has one of the highest abortion rates in the world. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann was interviewed while hiding in Argentina; building the Golden Gate bridge, plus mourning Ayatollah Khomeini and burning down Jaffna library Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Governing AK party loses majority; UK backs Qatar World Cup; the reluctant nudist
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
The Swiss and Money
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Reporters open windows on the world: Imogen Foulkes in Switzerland, Mike Thomson in Ghana, David Baillie in India and Graeme Fyfe in France. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Why Factor
The Evolution of Beards
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How did beards evolve and what is their purpose? Show more
More or Less
Qatar Migrant Worker Deaths
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is the World Cup really responsible for migrant deaths in Qatar? Plus, solving the fiendish maths exam question that baffled students so much it became a trend on Twitter. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
US spy agencies are having to operate with reduced powers, after the Senate refused to extend powers granted after 9/11. Is this a case of ancient liberties being re-asserted? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Food Chain
The End of Eating Wild Fish?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Most of our food is farmed. Should fish be, too? Can the world continue to eat fish that we catch in the wild? 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.
Trending
How Effective is ‘Child-Shaming’ Online?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The dad telling parents to stop ‘shaming’ their children online, the ‘Cartier’ watch that caused a row in Nigeria, and the film about prostitution that’s been banned in Morocco. Show more
How a crash at a motor race in France in 1955 killed 83 spectators and a famous driver. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Turkey Election Shock for Erdogan
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
No-clear majority in Turkish elections as Erdogan loses his grip, G7 leaders meet in Bavaria to discuss Russian sanctions and Greek debts, Sao Paulo without the outdoor adverts Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Global Business
Colombia’s Women Mean Business
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Women in Colombia have made advances in the world of business. But do the figures tell the whole story? Peter Day investigates. Show more
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The Forum
How is Character Created and Shaped?
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How character is created, shaped and strengthened. With novelist Amitav Ghosh, bioethicist Ilina Singh and cultural commentator David Brooks. Show more
Over to You
Migrant Labour in Asia Pacific
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Did the BBC migrant labour series lack context? And, Newshour air a questionable tale. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs - Linda Thomas-Greenfield
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Does President Obama have a vision for Africa? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Racing Drivers: Tatiana Calderón and Ramona Karlsson
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A Colombian F1 hopeful and a Swedish rally champion discuss how female racing drivers take risks and are just as aggressive as the men. Show more
No majority in Turkey poll, Controversy over pool party video, Ivory Coast lose 10-0 to Germany at World Cup Show more
