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Doctors Travelling to Join Extremist Cause in Syria and Iraq
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Gluten – the latest food fad or does cutting it out make good health sense? A new treatment for clubfoot trialled in India. Doctors working for Islamic State extremists Show more
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Alexis Tsipras' quandary, Witnessing the first atomic bomb, Running for peace in Kenya. Show more
Greece austerity latest; The team behind Pluto; Japan's revamped defence. Show more
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UN Boasts Historic Cash Deal for the Poor
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A UN Conference declares a deal on development, but a row breaks out between rich and poor nations over tax. Also, Greece says yes to bailout, but doubts remain over the rescue. Show more
On 16 July 1945 the first ever nuclear weapon was detonated by scientists in the USA. The secret initiative to develop the atomic bomb was nicknamed the Manhattan Project. Show more
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The Greek economic crisis explained with help from Homer's Odyssey, BBC Trending looks at allegations of abuse online and the Why Factor asks if nationality matters. Show more
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Greek MPs accept rescue package, NZ flag design deadline, South Africa's new motorbike gangs
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Greece ponders what next, the future of the BBC, Belgium changes its mayonnaise law, reporting on the Golf Open Show more
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Outlook
Fighting 'Islamic State' with Cartoons
55 minutes
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Suleiman Bakhit, a best-selling Jordanian comic book artist, has created super-heroes for middle-eastern youth who might otherwise be attracted to extremist groups such as IS. Show more
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This ferocious yellow gas is the key building block for a string of other gases that pose a threat to mankind - from ozone-depleting CFCs to potent greenhouse gases. Show more
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Health Check
Doctors Travelling to Join Extremist Cause in Syria and Iraq
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Gluten – the latest food fad or does cutting it out make good health sense? A new treatment for clubfoot trialled in India. Doctors working for Islamic State extremists Show more
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Uproar in the Japanese parliament; tourists arrested in China; mindfulness in schools Show more
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A new phone app lets people film themselves consenting to sex, but is it progress? Plus reaction in Nigeria to a radio station promoting independence for Biafra Show more
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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
UN Boasts Historic Cash Deal for the Poor
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A UN Conference declares a deal on development, but a row breaks out between rich and poor nations over tax. Also, Greece says yes to bailout, but doubts remain over the rescue. Show more
The Essential
From Our Own Correspondent: the UAE's paradoxical religious freedom
10 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Matthew Teller explores the status of non-Muslim faiths in the UAE. While proselytising is banned, Dubai is home to many churches and temples where migrants worship. Show more
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India’s Parsi population is in steep decline. Now the government’s funding fertility treatment and advocacy to encourage the community to make more Parsi babies. Show more
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Barack Obama behind bars, Japanese troops can fight abroad, new 'bird' dinosaur found. Show more
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World Business Report
Shining a Light on Tax Avoidance in Africa
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A UN conference in Ethiopia has agreed to reform global finance and use funds gained to boost development and fight poverty. We hear from the event in Addis Ababa. Show more
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Hackers rewarded by US airline; Open Golf Championship underway; major review of BBC Show more
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Science In Action
Speed Cells in the Brain
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Speed cells in the brain, Pluto and New Horizons, Science of screams Show more
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Outlook
Fighting 'Islamic State' with Cartoons
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Suleiman Bakhit, a best-selling Jordanian comic book artist, has created super-heroes for middle-eastern youth who might otherwise be attracted to extremist groups such as IS. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Obama launches penal reform effort
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President Obama targets long prison sentences for non-violent offenders; Four US marines killed in Tennessee shooting; IS says it hit an Egyptian naval vessel in a missile attack Show more
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This ferocious yellow gas is the key building block for a string of other gases that pose a threat to mankind - from ozone-depleting CFCs to potent greenhouse gases. Show more
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India’s Parsi population is in steep decline. Now the government’s funding fertility treatment and advocacy to encourage the community to make more Parsi babies. Show more
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World Business Report
Can New Funds Help Greece Stay Afloat?
28 minutes
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Cash starts to flow into the Greek financial system, but who should pay for re-building the economy? Plus, African nations express anger at multinational companies avoiding tax. Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Science In Action
Speed Cells in the Brain
28 minutes
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Speed cells in the brain, Pluto and New Horizons, Science of screams Show more
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Business Matters
Greek Banks Given Cash Lifeline
55 minutes
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Greek banks are due to reopen on Monday after being granted an increase in emergency funding. Plus, the US and UK try to sell the Iran nuclear deal to key Middle East allies. Show more
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Outlook
Fighting 'Islamic State' with Cartoons
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Suleiman Bakhit, a best-selling Jordanian comic book artist, has created super-heroes for middle-eastern youth who might otherwise be attracted to extremist groups such as IS. Show more
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How much has changed for Kellie Maloney following gender reassignment surgery? Show more
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Syria’s former U-17 captain, Mohammad Jaddoua, relives his nightmare journey in a sinking boat from Turkey to Italy as he escaped Syria’s civil war. Show more
US fatal shooting attack; deadly Nigeria bomb blasts; whetting mosquitoes' appetite Show more
