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More or Less: The Greek Odyssey
10 minutes
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With a little help from Homer’s Odyssey, Tim Harford explains the background to the Greek economic crisis. Show more
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Greece: Live Reaction to Eurozone Bailout Deal
18 minutes
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We get live reaction to the latest eurozone bailout deal for Greece which sees the country stay in the euro for the time being. Show more
Witness History
The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis
9 minutes
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In the last days of World War II, the American warship was torpedoed in the Pacific. Left adrift in shark-infested waters, hundreds of its sailors died. Loel Dean Cox survived. Show more
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The Arts Hour
Caine Prize Winner, Kendrick Lamar, Pather Panchali
50 minutes
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Zambian writer Namwali Serpell wins Caine Prize, rapper Kendrick Lamar on his career and Satyajit Ray's Indian cinema masterpiece Pather Panchali is 60 years old. Show more
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Special broadcast on the difficult decisions ahead for Greece after Eurozone leaders agree to a 95 billion dollar bailout framework
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Tough Brussels deal for Greece, manhunt for Mexican drug lord, Nintendo boss dies. Show more
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Outlook
Could This Man Have Saved the World?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stanislav Petrov was on duty at a surveillance centre near Moscow when the signal came that America had launched a nuclear strike - we hear what Stanislav did next. Show more
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Brandon Bryant's time as a drone operator has left him feeling angry - we find out why. Show more
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More or Less: The Greek Odyssey
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
With a little help from Homer’s Odyssey, Tim Harford explains the background to the Greek economic crisis. Show more
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Greece gets breathing space but at what cost? Ukraine to sell more than 300 state assets.
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Four 17-24 year olds share their development priorities as a major UN conference opens. 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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Business Daily
Greece: Reaction To Eurozone Bail-Out Deal
15 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Greek reaction and the ECB's decision on whether to keep funding Greek banks. And, a German MP tells us Greek exit from the euro is now inevitable. Show more
The Essential
BBC Trending: Should you go online with allegations of domestic violence?
10 minutes
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A shocking video by a woman with a black eye went viral this week - but is taking to social media to out alleged abusers always the right thing to do? Show more
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The Conversation
Beatboxers: Bellatrix and Steff La Cheffe
27 minutes
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"Female beatboxers do sound different from guys." From Switzerland and the UK, Steff La Cheffe and Bellatrix talk about 'battling' and whether women beatbox differently from men. Show more
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Moroccan women 'freed' over short skirts, leading Zimbabwe writer Hove dies, Nasa spacecraft set for Pluto flyby Show more
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World Business Report
Greece Comes Back From The Brink...Again
28 minutes
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Eurozone leaders agree a third bailout to avoid bankruptcy, and exit from the euro Show more
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Nigeria president sacks military heads, Nintendo chief Satoru Iwata dies, Uncertainty over Iran nuclear deal Show more
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Naomi Alderman tells the story of James Watt and the engine that nearly ran out of steam. Show more
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Outlook
Could This Man Have Saved the World?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stanislav Petrov was on duty at a surveillance centre near Moscow when the signal came that America had launched a nuclear strike - we hear what Stanislav did next. Show more
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Greece discusses bailout deal; Syrian rebels free UK woman; passion for Pluto
PHOTO: An anti-EU protester unfurls a Greek national flag on Monday evening (Reuters)
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Brandon Bryant's time as a drone operator has left him feeling angry - we find out why. Show more
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The Conversation
Beatboxers: Bellatrix and Steff La Cheffe
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
"Female beatboxers do sound different from guys." From Switzerland and the UK, Steff La Cheffe and Bellatrix talk about 'battling' and whether women beatbox differently from men. Show more
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World Business Report
Greece Comes Back From The Brink...Again
28 minutes
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Eurozone leaders agree a third bailout to avoid bankruptcy, and exit from the euro. Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Naomi Alderman tells the story of James Watt and the engine that nearly ran out of steam. Show more
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Business Matters
Greek PM Seeks Eurozone Deal Backing
55 minutes
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Greek PM Alexis Tsipras finally got an agreement from Eurozone leaders but may struggle to get backing from his own government. And we consider the top 30 'soft power' countries. Show more
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Outlook
Could This Man Have Saved the World?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stanislav Petrov was on duty at a surveillance centre near Moscow when the signal came that America had launched a nuclear strike - we hear what Stanislav did next. Show more
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The Inquiry
Is Streaming Good for Music?
23 minutes
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Experts from across the music industry discuss the impact streaming has had on the business of selling music, and the way we listen to it. Show more
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Legendary jazz pianist Horace Parlan reflects on his life in jazz from his Danish care-home. Show more
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