The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Myanmar's army chief speaks to the BBC, life in Greece with bailout reforms, we visit a former British base in Afghanistan. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Why Factor
Why do Top Sportsmen and Women Choke?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why do we lose the ability to do routine tasks under pressure? Show more
More or Less
Live 8, The G8 and Making Poverty History
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What's been achieved in the ten years since the G8 agreed to wipe the debts of some of the poorest countries. An agreement made as Live 8 demanded they ‘Make Poverty History’. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Economic reforms take effect in Greece, Myanmar's commander-in-chief, migration TV show. Show more
An Australian surfer has survived a shark attack in South Africa, Greek banks re-open, a landmark trial in Senegal Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Portugal: Where Have all the Young People Gone?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
There has been an exodus of young, skilled workers from Portugal since the eurozone crisis - will they return now that the economy there is showing signs of a recovery? Show more
Witness History
CIA Mind Control Experiments
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the 1950s the CIA started attempting to brainwash psychiatric patients. They wanted to see if they could develop methods which could be used against enemies in the Cold War. Show more
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Toni Morrison looks back at her formative influences, author Hyeonseo Lee on defecting from North Korea and Jake Gyllenhaal on playing a professional boxer. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Mitsubishi says sorry to US POWs; Greek banks reopen; the disappearing Scottish accent.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
UEFA head Michael Platini asked to stand for Fifa presidency, Greek banks reopen, and more than 28 people killed in blast in Turkish town on Syrian border. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Afghan Soldier Who Saved Parliament
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Esa Khan single-handedly ended a Taliban attack on parliament in Kabul. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Secretary General of Nato - Jens Stoltenberg
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of Nato, on the current security risks to the alliance. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Why Factor
Why do Top Sportsmen and Women Choke?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why do we lose the ability to do routine tasks under pressure? Show more
More or Less
Live 8, The G8 and Making Poverty History
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What's been achieved in the ten years since the G8 agreed to wipe the debts of some of the poorest countries. An agreement made as Live 8 demanded they ‘Make Poverty History’. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Turkey Explosion Leaves 28 Dead
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
An explosion in a Turkish town near the Syrian border kills many, the former president of Chad Hissene Habre goes on trial, Sepp Blatter says Fifa will introduce integrity checks. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Is $100m to fund the search for life beyond Earth money well spent? Scientists react to Russian billionaire Yuri Milner's scheme to scan distant galaxies for signs of life. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
FIFA have announced that their Presidential elections will take place on 26th February. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Portugal: Where Have all the Young People Gone?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
There has been an exodus of young, skilled workers from Portugal since the eurozone crisis - will they return now that the economy there is showing signs of a recovery? Show more
The Essential
BBC Trending: How Did A Stolen Mobile Phone Trigger Violence In Malaysia?
10 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
When two Malay men were arrested for allegedly stealing a mobile phone, it triggered what some are calling a ‘riot’ in Kuala Lumpur, fuelled by a furore on social media. Show more
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The Conversation
Pilots: Niloofar Rahmani and Esther Mbabazi
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Afghan Air Force pilot Captain Niloofar Rahmani discusses dealing with threats and nervous passengers with Rwanda's first ever female pilot First Officer Esther Mbabazi Show more
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FIFA election in February; Cuban flag raised in Washington; Billionaire funds search for ET Show more
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World Business Report
Banks in Greece Reopen Doors
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
But we hear that it's far from business as usual. Show more
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Explosion in Turkey; US Cuba relations; Alien life plan Show more
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The physicist Maurice Wilkins alongside Watson and Crick was awarded the Nobel Prize for elucidating DNA's structure. Why did he end up as the 'third man' of the double helix? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Afghan Soldier Who Saved Parliament
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Esa Khan single-handedly ended a Taliban attack on parliament in Kabul. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
US and Cuba Reopen Embassies
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
US and Cuba restore diplomatic ties; Fifa reveals reform plans; search for extraterrestrials.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Secretary General of Nato - Jens Stoltenberg
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of Nato, on the current security risks to the alliance. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Pilots: Niloofar Rahmani and Esther Mbabazi
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Afghan Air Force pilot Captain Niloofar Rahmani discusses dealing with threats and nervous passengers with Rwanda's first ever female pilot First Officer Esther Mbabazi Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Next step in Cuba-US relations, Egypt's sexual harrassment slap down, and VIP airport pet lounge. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Banks in Greece Reopen Doors
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
But we hear that it's far from business as usual. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The physicist Maurice Wilkins alongside Watson and Crick was awarded the Nobel Prize for elucidating DNA's structure. Why did he end up as the 'third man' of the double helix? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Toshiba Accounting Scandal
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Toshiba is caught in an accounting scandal after overstating its profits by $1.2bn. Plus, editors resign from a top gossip site Gawker after a controversial article is pulled. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Afghan Soldier Who Saved Parliament
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Esa Khan single-handedly ended a Taliban attack on parliament in Kabul. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
What Does China’s Stock Market Crash Tell Us?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China’s rollercoaster stock market has provoked panic in recent weeks. We examine what these dramatic events tell us - not about the Chinese stock market, but about China itself. Show more
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The booming and lucrative business of multinational companies suing governments. Michael Robinson asks if these little-known lawsuits threaten the democratic process. Show more
Kenya's many security challenges, the fight to retrieve properties seized in Cuba's revolution, and as an adultery website is hacked, we ask how much should you share online? Show more
