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Hurricane to hit the US; Melania Trump suing British newspaper; Artificial intelligence Show more
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Nobel laureate, Joseph Stiglitz, says so: "Either federalise or abandon the currency," he says. Also, we look at the cultural and economic reasons for Asia's falling birth rate. Show more
Witness History
The Day Sweden Turned Right
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On September 3rd 1967 all Swedish traffic had to change the habits of decades, and swap to driving on the right-hand side of the road. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Today many people go through their daily life without touching a coin or note. So what would a truly cashless society look like? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
State braces for first hurricane in 11 years. Also: The Great Fire of 1666; Why have views hardened on migration? Show more
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He's led the former Soviet country for 27 years Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Fifth Floor
Reporting the Disappeared
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Telling the stories of the disappeared; battles over a Bengali soap; the legend behind a Moroccan marriage festival and the artistic side of Soviet housing blocks. Show more
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The Newsroom
Unofficial Reports say the Uzbekh President Islam Karimov has died
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
The Uzbekh leader, Islam Karimov is reported to have died. But there's still been no official confirmation from the Uzbek government, which has said only that he is critically ill Show more
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World Football
Nigerian Chaos and the Afghan Premier League
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Nigeria's Samson Siasia on winning a bronze medal in Rio despite chaotic preparations and no pay. Show more
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Turkey says Uzbek president is dead; Samsung phone recall; chocolate festival
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sara Khan on the challenges of preventing young women being radicalised. Show more
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Science In Action
The Oldest Life on Earth
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Earliest Life; Lucy fell From Tree; Farty Cows; Gravitational Waves - the next step Show more
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Sport Today look ahead to the weekend for the final round of qualifying matches of AFCON 2017. Show more
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World Have Your Say
Georgetown University and slavery
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We hear to conversation around Georgetown University's decision to give admissions preference to the descendants of slaves. And, what's it like being a female comedian? Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2016/09/02 17:32 GMT: Samsung Recalls Phones With Batteries That Catch Fire.
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The technology giant Samsung Electronics has issued a recall of all Galaxy Note 7 smartphones equipped with batteries it believes are prone to catching fire. Show more
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Nasa has released spectacular new images of Jupiter, Uzbek President Karimov's death confirmed, Stanford University sex attack swimmer freed from jail Show more
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Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov dies after 27 years in power; Denmark's hippy commune closes drug street after shooting; two billion more face Zika risk Show more
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We each have a unique voice but what does it reveal about ourselves? Mike Williams discovers what makes one voice trustworthy and another not. Show more
Do women’s periods start to synchronise if they spend time together? Show more
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Authoritarian president of former Soviet Republic dies after 25 years in power; NASA releases new images of Jupiter captured by its Juno probe Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2016/09/02 22:32 GMT: Samsung Recalls Phones With Batteries That Catch Fire.
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The technology giant Samsung Electronics has issued a recall of all Galaxy Note 7 smartphones equipped with batteries it believes are prone to catching fire. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Today many people go through their daily life without touching a coin or note. So what would a truly cashless society look like? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Samsung Recalls Note 7 Over Explosive Batteries
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Samsung Electronics is recalling its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphone and said that battery problems were behind phones catching fire. Show more
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The Fifth Floor
Reporting the Disappeared
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Telling the stories of the disappeared; battles over a Bengali soap; the legend behind a Moroccan marriage festival and the artistic side of Soviet housing blocks. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Political Theatre
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How China beautified Hangzhou for the G20 summit; Dilma's downfall in Brazil; the aftermath of sexual violence in Central African Republic; and France schools children in poetry Show more
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