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The metal that overcame a reputation for fuelling explosive fires and being prone to corrosion, and regained its role in making planes and cars lighter and more efficient. Show more
Witness History
Buena Vista Social Club
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1996 a group of veteran musicians made a ground-breaking album of Cuban music. Musician Barbarito Torres talks about that historic recording. Show more
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The Documentary
A New Ear on the Universe
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Aleem Maqbool journeys to Hanford home to the remote LIGO observatory as, following a major upgrade, the detector completes the final trial tests as it prepares to go live. Show more
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Georgia executes woman prisoner; Vietnam spy trial; Welcome to the mosque
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BBC OS
Russian Parliament Permits Putin to Deploy Troops in Syria
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Russian parliament gives Putin permission to deploy troops in Syria, US state of Georgia executes the first woman since 1945, and Edward Snowden joins Twitter. Show more
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Outlook
'I Want to Go Back to North Korea'
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Kim Ryen-hi is a North Korean defector who is trying to return home. Show more
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Digital Planet
US Government Fingerprints Hacked
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
US Government Fingerprints Hacked, Medical Devices Vulnerable to Hackers, Project Isizwe, what3words Show more
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Should countries pay compensation for the legacy of the slave trade? Show more
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Sport Today
Will England's Champions League Troubles Continue?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Both Manchester United and City are hoping to get their first wins in Europe. Show more
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The Essential
More or Less: How Reliable is Psychology Science?
6 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Is there a crisis in psychology science after a review found that only a third of studies were replicable? Tim Harford finds out. Show more
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World Business Report
Volkswagen Staff Acted Criminally, Says Board Member
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We ask how significant Olaf Lies's intervention will turn out to be. Show more
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Palestinian flag raised at UN; Kunduz outcome unclear; South Africa anthem row Show more
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Newshour
What Are Russia's Aims in Syria?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Who is Russia attacking in Syria and why? Afghan President interviewed; France and the Netherlands buy Rembrandts together.
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HARDtalk
Ayman Asfari - Chief Executive Petrofac Ltd
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Syrian born businessman Ayman Asfari, CEO of Petrofac, on why international intervention is needed in his homeland. Show more
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The Documentary
We Real Cool: The Poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A portrait of Gwendolyn Brooks, an African-American poet whose imagination, conscience and passion for words made her the first black poet to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1950. Show more
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Brazil child murders; Afghan leader defends troops over Kunduz; Palestinian flag raised Show more
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World Business Report
Volkswagen Staff Acted Criminally, Says Board Member
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We ask how significant Olaf Lies's intervention will turn out to be. Show more
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Health Check
Most People Don’t Get the Cancer Surgery they Need
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The state of cancer surgery around the globe. And, new findings on a link between low vitamin D levels and cognitive decline in the elderly Show more
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Business Matters
China Overhauls Food Safety Laws
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China puts in place drastic new laws to try to stop the rash of food contamination scandals - but do they need something else? Show more
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