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MH370 search intensified, Republican Presidential debate, ISS links up to shed radio. Show more
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Science In Action
Hiroshima Bomb: 70th Anniversary
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Seventieth anniversary of Hiroshima; Nasa’s Quest for Quakes; Earthquakes jumping balancing rocks; Nepal quake update; Burning and weather patterns in Africa. Show more
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Heated words at Republican debate, MH370 debris search expanded, Winning over rock stars. Show more
Newsday
Republican Presidential Candidates Clash During TV Debate
1 hour, 30 minutes
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Frank words at presidential debate, MH370 search expanded, Jon Stewart leaves Daily Show. Show more
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Is the story of the late Lee Kuan-Yew's city-state one of unmitigated success? Karishma Vaswani reports as Singapore prepares to celebrate a half century of independence. Show more
Witness History
The Great Iraqi Defection
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1995 two of the Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's son-in-laws defected to Jordan. What secrets did they bring with them? Former chief weapons inspector Rolf Ekeus debriefed them. Show more
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The Real Story
Haiti Aid: Throwing Good Money After Bad?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As Haiti goes to the polls to choose a new parliament, is it an aid success or a triumph of “disaster capitalism”? Is it a “republic of NGOs” or an actual flourishing democracy. Show more
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Kabul car bomb, Revenge porn laws, North Korea's new time zone, Comfort chickens. Show more
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GOP debate dissected, DJ Semtex reviews Dr Dre album, North Korea time change. Show more
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The Fifth Floor
Cuba: No Internet, No Problem
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Coping without internet connection in Cuba; Africa Fashion Week; Jon Stewart's Iranian fanbase; and life in Aden, away from war Show more
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HARDtalk
Ertuğrul Kürkçü - Honorary President People’s Democratic Party (HDP)
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Could Turkey be slipping back into conflict? Zeinab Badawi talks to Turkish MP Ertuğrul Kürkçü, Honorary President of the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP). Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
Hiroshima Bomb: 70th Anniversary
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Seventieth anniversary of Hiroshima; Nasa’s Quest for Quakes; Earthquakes jumping balancing rocks; Nepal quake update; Burning and weather patterns in Africa. Show more
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Newshour
Migrant chaos on Greek islands
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
European treatment of migrants; MH370 relatives protest; refugees feast at Turkish wedding Show more
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US race and policing one year after the shooting of teenager Michael Brown and the riots in Ferguson, Missouri; plus why it's so hard to talk openly about miscarriage. 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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Lee James, John Bennett, Ian Brown and David Pleat kick off the start of the EPL. Show more
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The world's hackers descend on Las Vegas for their main annual gatherings. Show more
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Cypriot ref Marios Panayi explains how he was approached to fix matches, while Dzemal Hadziabdic discusses why he walked out on the Iraq national team after two days in Baghdad. Show more
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50 degrees in Iraq, UN Syria chemical weapons probe, 20 years saving for engagement ring Show more
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World Business Report
'Mozambique is a Place to Invest' - Former Rebel Leader
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Former rebel now opposition leader, Afonso Dhlakama says Mozambique is open for business. Show more
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Asylum boat survivors in Italy recount horrors of journey and UN criticises Greece over refugees, Norwegian activists return to Brevik killings island, Iraq's big heat. Show more
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Why do we travel? Science shows that it really does broaden the mind, but Mike Williams hears we also travel to re-invent ourselves, see how others live, and acquire memories. Show more
More or Less
Wrestlers: Dying Too Young?
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Are WWE stars more likely to die sooner than their non-wrestling peers? Is Nigeria the biggest consumer of champagne after France? Show more
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The Fifth Floor
Cuba: No Internet, No Problem
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Coping without internet connection in Cuba; Africa Fashion Week; Jon Stewart's Iranian fanbase; and life in Aden, away from war Show more
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Newshour
Bangladeshi Blogger Hacked to Death
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Fourth blogger killed this year; Mali attack; 40 years of Rocky Horror. Show more
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HARDtalk
Ertuğrul Kürkçü - Honorary President People’s Democratic Party (HDP)
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Could Turkey be slipping back into conflict? Zeinab Badawi talks to Turkish MP Ertuğrul Kürkçü, Honorary President of the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP). Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Cypriot ref Marios Panayi explains how he was approached to fix matches, while Dzemal Hadziabdic discusses why he walked out on the Iraq national team after two days in Baghdad. Show more
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Rescued migrants describe treatment before boat capsize, dozens killed in Kabul bombs, 10000 hackers gather in Los Angeles Show more
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World Business Report
'Mozambique is a Place to Invest' - Former Rebel Leader
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Former rebel now opposition leader Afonso Dhlakama says Mozambique is open for business. Plus, Singapore marks 50 years of independence from Britain. Show more
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Why do we travel? Science shows that it really does broaden the mind, but Mike Williams hears we also travel to re-invent ourselves, see how others live, and acquire memories. Show more
More or Less
Wrestlers: Dying Too Young?
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Are WWE stars more likely to die sooner than their non-wrestling peers? Is Nigeria the biggest consumer of champagne after France? Show more
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Business Matters
'Breaking point' for Cable TV Firms
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Billions of dollars are wiped off the value of the world's biggest cable TV firms as more viewers opt for online streaming services. Plus, the professionals fleeing Venezuela. Show more
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The Maccabees on the unusual way they write songs, Lianne La Havas on her second album and music from Joss Stone, The Shires and Led Zeppelin. Show more
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The World This Week
Can America's Green Initiative Bring China and Others with it?
25 minutes
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Obama cleans up US energy production. Will others follow? Republican presidential hopefulls set out their stalls, Russia stakes its claim to large parts of the Arctic. Show more
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Heart and Soul
Religion in Silicon Valley
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Can faith thrive in the hi-tech world of Silicon Valley? Show more
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The Real Story
Haiti Aid: Throwing Good Money After Bad?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As Haiti goes to the polls to choose a new parliament, is it an aid success or a triumph of “disaster capitalism”? Is it a “republic of NGOs” or an actual flourishing democracy. Show more
