The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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
Sporting Witness
Sylvia Gore and the start of Women's Football
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The midfielder who scored the first ever international goal for the England women's team. 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
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.
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.
William Edmundson visits the revivalist churches of the DR Congo to assess how the country's religious landscape is changing Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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.
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
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.
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.
The mysterious world of the headhunter, searching for high-profile candidates for prestigious positions. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Greeks vote on EU bailout; 'blood antiques' from IS-held region; Tunisian killer's mother
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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
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.
The Real Story
Greek Youth: A Stolen Future?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Young Greeks talk about what the future holds for them as the financial crisis deepen. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Alison Mitchell presents from the Long Room at Lord's Cricket Ground. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Alison Mitchell presents from the Long Room at Lord's Cricket Ground. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sarah Mulkerrins and guests look ahead to Sunday's final live from Canada. 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.
William Edmundson visits the revivalist churches of the DR Congo to assess how the country's religious landscape is changing 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.
Greece rejects bailout terms; NO camp celebrates; government promises to 'heal' wounds 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.
We all use cash but what exactly is it and do we still need it? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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
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.
Pope In Ecuador; Blatter Accuses France And Germany Over World Cup Bids Show more
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
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
Sporting Witness
Sylvia Gore and the start of Women's Football
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The midfielder who scored the first ever international goal for the England women's team. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Greece Votes 'No' to Bailout
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The economy of Nickel, the metal and element that made the jet age possible along with margarine and bicycle sprockets. 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
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
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
White House Co-ordinator for Middle East Policy, 2013 - 2015 - Philip Gordon
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
What happened to American leadership in a troubled region? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Lawyers: Jane Serwanga and Niranjali Amerasinghe
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
'Lawyers are highly vilified'. Lawyers from Kenya and Sri Lanka discuss negative stereotypes and using the law to take on the powerful, change lives and protect the environment. Show more
Greece Debt, Jihadi Runaways, HIV experiment Show more
