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Are rugby players getting bigger? And, are sea life populations plummeting? Show more
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Business Daily
Greece: Shipbuilders, Special Interests and Sour Milk
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Greek vested interests: why a longer shelf-life for milk could help fix the Greek economy, the Dutch fight for their tulips, and why there are too many beautiful people at work. Show more
Witness History
The Origins of Ska Music
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jamaica’s musicians have had a profound impact on modern music. It’s best known for Reggae, but before that came Ska. Show more
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How tolerant is Indian Culture of new ideas? Presenter Nikki Bedi and a panel of artists and commentators dig deep into the cultural life of this great city. Show more
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The memoirs of Grace Jones; The Pope in Cuba; Can you teach happiness? Show more
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20,000 entered Austria over the weekend, new government in Greece, Ethiopia gets 1st tram. Show more
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Ang Kami Sherpa is risking his life to rebuild the climbers' path up Mount Everest, which was destroyed by a massive earthquake. Show more
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The Why Factor
Why Does the World Love Drinking Tea?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tea is the second most popular drink in the world after water. Mike Williams asks how this Asian leaf conquered the globe. Show more
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Reaction to Republican hopeful Ben Carson's comments that a Muslim couldn't become President. And Viola Davis makes history as the first black woman to win an Emmy. Show more
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Mathieu Valbuena was at the centre of ugly scenes at Marseille and Lucien Favre resigns as head coach of Borussia Monchengladbach. Show more
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World Business Report
Volkswagen Apologises for Cheating US Emissions Tests
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Half a million cars will be recalled, and VW shares fell more than 18%. Show more
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Israel and Russia co-operation ties in Syria, Apple hack attack, Concern over rugby hits Show more
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Newshour
Volkswagen Accused of Cheating Emissions Tests
50 minutes
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Volkswagen shares plunge; the German mayor welcoming migrants; US aid goes to waste in Afghanistan Show more
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The Conversation
Funeral Directors: Nomthetho Zote and Lauren LeRoy
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
"I don't think I have ever cried as much until I became a funeral director". Two women from the US and South Africa describe the emotional toll of dealing with death every day. Show more
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Hungary allows use of non-lethal force against migrants, Reasons for IS defections, Syriza still anti-austerity Show more
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World Business Report
Volkswagen Apologises for Cheating US Emissions Tests
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Half a million cars will be recalled, and VW shares fell more than 18%. Show more
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Hungary gives right to use force, Scott Walker abandons his campaign, Pope celebrates mass in Cuba Show more
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Discovery
Life Changers - Didier Queloz
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Dr Kevin Fong meets pioneering astrophysicist and planet hunter Didier Queloz who discovered the first planet outside of our solar system, orbiting a sun-like star. Show more
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Business Matters
Volkswagen Shares Drop 18%
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Volkswagen shares drop sharply following revelations that the manufacturer used illegal software to cheat on emissions tests. Show more
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