The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How emigration, a low birth rate and high mortality rate in men is proving to be a demographic time bomb, more acute than the affects of the war, in Ukraine. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
US Navy medics train for war in a Los Angeles emergency room. 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.
In the Balance
Millennium Development Goals: Judgement Day
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Have the Millennium Development Goals eradicated global poverty and improved things for the world's poorest? The MDG's author defends the ambition and scope of the global project Show more
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Born in June 1880 the story of Helen Keller; plus the Red Cross visit to Terezin concentration camp, the first ever Berlin Love Parade Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
Canada: The Women's World Cup and Beyond
49 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Ahead of the Women's World Cup final, we explore some remarkable Canadian sport stories. Show more
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The World This Week
Greece is accused of playing games as its economic life crashes to a halt
25 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Has the game run its course for the Greek government as lenders pull the plug? Show more
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The Conversation
Singers: Lisa Fischer and Kanika Kapoor
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What's it like to duet with Mick Jagger? How does it feel to have Bollywood's leading ladies mime to your music? Award-winning singers Lisa Fischer and Kanika Kapoor share stories Show more
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'Do we call out the things that we know are unacceptable?' - poet Claudia Rankine Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Greece on the eve of the referendum
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Greeks face agonising decision; Iran says deal 'never been closer'; Tonga's King Tupou VI
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Running Away
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The stories of people escaping Boko Haram in Nigeria; trying to enter the EU via Hungary; finding solace in ancient Greek drama after fleeing Syria; and leaving Los Angeles Show more
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US Navy medics train for war in a Los Angeles emergency room. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Adventures in 2D: Graphene and Beyond
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Five leading researchers, including Nobel laureate Konstantin Novoselov, discuss the future of graphene and other ‘2D’ materials at Graphene Week, held at Manchester University. Show more
A childhood illness left Helen Keller deaf and blind - but she still learned to speak. Show more
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Assignment
Returning Jihadis: a Danish solution?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Denmark’s second city has been attracting attention for its project to prevent its young people from going to Syria to fight for Islamic State. Is the Aarhus Model working? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Digital Planet
Will a Leap Second Harm Your Tech?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Leap seconds, Direct digital donations to the homeless, Charities in the digital age, Music of computers through the ages. Show more
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After success in the lab, a genetically modified wheat trial turned out to be ineffective at repelling aphids in the outdoor trial. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Trending
What is it like to be a Woman in Nigeria?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Meet Florence Warmate and her friends from a tiny book club in Abuja. Inspired by a famous Nigerian writer, they sparked a global conversation about everyday sexism. Show more
Over to You
Shortwave Interference in Asia and 'Islamic State'
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why are listeners in Asia having trouble receiving shortwave radio? And your reaction to suggestions that the BBC should review its use of the term ‘Islamic State’. Show more
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HARDtalk
Leader, Democratic Alliance, South Africa - Mmusi Maimane
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Will he win over supporters of the ANC and take race out of South African politics? Show more
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The mysterious world of the headhunter, searching for high-profile candidates for prestigious positions. Show more
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The economy of Nickel, the metal and element that made the jet age possible along with margarine and bicycle sprockets. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
US Navy medics train for war in a Los Angeles emergency room. Show more
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Newshour
Greece ready for bailout vote
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Greek referendum; Tunisia state of emergency; man behind modern cheerleading Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
After success in the lab, a genetically modified wheat trial turned out to be ineffective at repelling aphids in the outdoor trial. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Book Club
Mark Haddon - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mark Haddon discusses his best-selling novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time with Harriett Gilbert. Show more
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After the global economic crash, governments faced a choice - to spend their way out of trouble, or to cut spending and raise taxes. Is the evidence now in about what works? Show more
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William Edmundson visits the revivalist churches of the DR Congo to assess how the country's religious landscape is changing Show more
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State of emergency in Tunisia; Chile Copa America champions
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
British 'drug queen' turned award winning pig farmer; Mexican man who listens to strangers' love stories; South African goatherd's fight for education. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Born in June 1880 the story of Helen Keller; plus the Red Cross visit to Terezin concentration camp, the first ever Berlin Love Parade Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Running Away
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The stories of people escaping Boko Haram in Nigeria; trying to enter the EU via Hungary; finding solace in ancient Greek drama after fleeing Syria; and leaving Los Angeles Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
Millennium Development Goals: Judgement Day
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Have the Millennium Development Goals eradicated global poverty and improved things for the world's poorest? The MDG's author defends the ambition and scope of the global project Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Book Club
Mark Haddon - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mark Haddon discusses his best-selling novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time with Harriett Gilbert. Show more
