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The human cost of the war in Yemen, Health impact of air pollution in Indian capital, Paris taxi drivers protest against online car service Uber. Show more
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Science In Action
Driver Behaviour in Autonomous Vehicles
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on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sharing knowledge in bioscience; Paying attention in driverless cars; Pathogens that alter behaviour; Satellites keeping track of our planet Show more
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EU summit in Brussels discusses immigration. South African police operation at Marikana mine ‘defective.’ Lemurs targeted as food source in Madagascar. Show more
In Brussels European leaders focus on immigration. How Iran’s influence is felt in Lebanon. A computer game that can help you lose weight. Show more
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The clock is ticking for Greece as it approaches the deadline on an IMF loan, which it will not be able to repay without emergency funding from its creditors. Show more
On June 27th 1975 Greenpeace activists launched their first direct action against whalers. Hear from one of the activists who tried to stop the killing of sperm whales. Show more
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The Real Story
Argentina's Lessons for Greece?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is default such a bad option? We look at another country, Argentina, which went through its own economic crisis ending in default. What are the lessons for Greece? Show more
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EU migrants deal, Queen goes to concentration camp, Madagascar's lemurs.
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An attacker with ties to IS rammed a car into a gas factory near Lyon: French police have started an investigation. Show more
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The Fifth Floor
Presidential Staying Power
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Africa's long-serving leaders, football revolutionary Diego Maradona, the Picasso of Iran, and what to watch this Ramadan. Show more
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Singer James Taylor on his new collection of self written songs and Adam Lambert on his unpredictable career and new solo album. Plus, music from Muse, Rixton and Giorgio Moroder. Show more
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Tourists killed by gunmen in Tunisia; attack on factory in France; endangered lemurs
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Americans debate President Obama's impact on US race relations ahead of his eulogy to murdered pastor Clementa Pinckney. Plus, French react to the terror attack near Lyon. 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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Taylor Swift forces Apple's hand - Chris Cooke of CMU analyses who's winning in streaming. Sir Richard Branson on why he's backing a constellation of 600 communication satellites. Show more
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World Football
The Ghosts of Santiago
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Hear about the dark past of the venue for this year's Copa America final. Show more
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Scores dead in terror attacks in Tunisia, France and Kuwait Show more
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World Business Report
EU and Greece Crisis Talks Scheduled Saturday
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
People in Greece nervously await a deal with the EU to save their country from bankruptcy. We get a view from Athens of how the Greek business community is hoping for the best. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Why Factor
Why do People Take Risks?
18 minutes
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Why do some people voluntarily expose themselves to risks? And why are so many of us bad at assessing them? Mike Williams speaks to three risk-takers to find out. Show more
The film Jurassic World broke the record for the biggest opening weekend taking $511m. In an age where the competition is fierce for cinemas why are films doing so well? Show more
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The Fifth Floor
Presidential Staying Power
50 minutes
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Africa's long-serving leaders, football revolutionary Diego Maradona, the Picasso of Iran, and what to watch this Ramadan. Show more
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A day of global terror; gay marriage legalised across US; Greece rejects bailout extension
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HARDtalk
Founder, WPP - Sir Martin Sorrell
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The ad industry is extraordinary powerful, but is it responsible? Show more
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World Football
The Ghosts of Santiago
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Hear about the dark past of the venue for this year's Copa America final. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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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.
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The Why Factor
Why do People Take Risks?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why do some people voluntarily expose themselves to risks? And why are so many of us bad at assessing them? Mike Williams speaks to three risk-takers to find out. Show more
The film Jurassic World broke the record for the biggest opening weekend taking $511m. In an age where the competition is fierce for cinemas why are films doing so well? Show more
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Business Matters
Greek Prime Minister Calls Referendum on Bailout Terms
55 minutes
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The Greek Prime Minister calls a referendum on the EU-IMF bailout package. And after the second deadly attack on tourists in Tunisia this year, we'll assess the economic fallout. Show more
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The Fifth Floor
Presidential Staying Power
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Africa's long-serving leaders, football revolutionary Diego Maradona, the Picasso of Iran, and what to watch this Ramadan. Show more
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EU leaders talked late into the night on migrants but the agreement they did reach did not go very far. And, neither leaders nor migrants are too happy about it. Show more
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The faith history of the Democratic Republic of Congo is richly entwined with its colonial past Show more
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The Real Story
Argentina's Lessons for Greece?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is default such a bad option? We look at another country, Argentina, which went through its own economic crisis ending in default. What are the lessons for Greece? Show more
