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Greece deadline looms; UN resolution on Srebrenica; Chinese shares plummet Show more
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Health Check
Women being Pinched and Slapped during Childbirth
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The widespread mistreatment of women during labour; Combatting sleeping sickness in Uganda using the colour blue; Reducing traumatic intrusive memories by missing a night’s sleep. Show more
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Four million Syrian refugees; Baltimore Police Chief sacked; Chinese stocks fall Show more
Four million Syrian refugees; Baltimore Police Chief sacked; Chinese stocks fail Show more
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Business Daily
Productivity: Where are the Fruits of our Labour?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Productivity is often seen as the holy grail of long-term economic success. So why has growth in productivity slowed in much of the rich, developed world, particularly in the UK? Show more
Witness History
One Hundred Years of Solitude
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1967 the best-selling Latin American novel by the Colombian, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, was first published. We hear from his biographer and friend, Gerald Martin. Show more
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More Or Less checks out our progress on the Millennium Development Goals, BBC Trending hears about sexism in Nigeria and the Why Factor asks why we still like hard cash. Show more
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South Carolina capitol to remove Confederate flag; Life in Baghdad; Kenya's second-hand clothing conundrum.
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Confederate flag exits capitol, Iran talks - behind the scenes, half Syria displaced. Show more
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Outlook
Murdered Blogger's Wife Speaks Out
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Bonya Ahmed witnessed her husband Avijit Roy's murder in Bangladesh. Show more
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The metal of modernity, spawning icons from the Chrysler Building to the Harley Davidson, chromium also has a dark side - as brought to light by Erin Brockovich. Show more
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In Ukraine, whilst she reported on MH17, a miner gave the ID of a passenger to Natalia Antelava. A year on, she meets the passenger’s sister, and tries to find the miner. Show more
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Newshour
Civil War displaces 'Half of all Syrians'
55 minutes
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UN refugee agency describes Syria as the worst crisis for a generation; Chinese markets rise again; Putin considers yoga. Show more
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Reaction to the charge that fashion privileges white models; Nigeria's missing girls. 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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Health Check
Women being Pinched and Slapped during Childbirth
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The widespread mistreatment of women during labour; Combatting sleeping sickness in Uganda using the colour blue; Reducing traumatic intrusive memories by missing a night’s sleep. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Productivity: Where are the Fruits of our Labour?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Productivity is often seen as the holy grail of long-term economic success. So why has growth in productivity slowed in much of the rich, developed world, particularly in the UK? Show more
The Essential
From Our Own Correspondent: Rescuing Dogs to Rescue People
10 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Zeb Soanes learns of a group which trains dogs to save human lives after natural disasters and explosions - and meets its founder, Wilma Melville, in California. Show more
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In Ukraine, whilst she reported on MH17, a miner gave the ID of a passenger to Natalia Antelava. A year on, she meets the passenger’s sister, and tries to find the miner. Show more
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Federal probe into India exam scam, China shares surge in volatile trade, what is the future of AC/DC after drummer is sentenced to home detention? Show more
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World Business Report
Deadline For Greece Debt Rescue Plan
28 minutes
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Greece is due to submit its plan to persuade the EU and IMF to lend funds to end its crisis. And despite a rebound in shares can China calm the markets after huge losses? Show more
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Humanitarian truce in Yemen; Indian exam cheating inquiry; bumble bees under threat. Show more
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Science In Action
Global Warming and the Arctic Tundra
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Global warming and the Arctic tundra; Storing ice cores in the Antarctic; Floods in China caused by pollution; Separating the medicinal effects of cannabis. Show more
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Outlook
Murdered Blogger's Wife Speaks Out
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Bonya Ahmed witnessed her husband Avijit Roy's murder in Bangladesh. Show more
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Will Greece keep the Euro? Can Iran talks succeed? A cure for congenital deafness.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The metal of modernity, spawning icons from the Chrysler Building to the Harley Davidson, chromium also has a dark side - as brought to light by Erin Brockovich. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In Ukraine, whilst she reported on MH17, a miner gave the ID of a passenger to Natalia Antelava. A year on, she meets the passenger’s sister, and tries to find the miner. Show more
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South Carolina flag bill signed; Iran negotiations to continue; Ramadan truce in Yemen Show more
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World Business Report
Greece Submits New Plan
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Greek government has delivered its new proposals for a bailout package. It happened ahead of a deadline on Thursday night. Show more
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Iran talks to continue; UK warns citizens: leave Tunisia; South Carolina flag bill signed Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Science In Action
Global Warming and the Arctic Tundra
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Global warming and the Arctic tundra; Storing ice cores in the Antarctic; Floods in China caused by pollution; Separating the medicinal effects of cannabis. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Greece Submits New Plan
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Greek government delivered its new proposals for a bailout package. The deal looks like more austerity is ahead for the Greek people - with tax hikes to come. Show more
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Outlook
Murdered Blogger's Wife Speaks Out
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Bonya Ahmed witnessed her husband Avijit Roy's murder in Bangladesh. Show more
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HARDtalk
South African jazz musician and political activist - Hugh Masekela
23 minutes
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Zeinab Badawi talks to the South African jazz musician and political activist Hugh Masekela whose life and music have reflected the struggles of the anti-apartheid era. Show more
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World Football
Breitner, Trezeguet and the Underdogs
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Bayern Munich legend Paul Breitner looks back on his career and gives his views on the controversy surrounding Qatar 2022. And David Trezeguet pays tribute to Andrea Pirlo. Show more
Greece proposes reforms; No Iran nuclear deal yet; Harper Lee new chapter to be published Show more
