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James Naughtie’s Letter to America
Letter three
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
“They still rattle with old stories.” The railroads were once the iron sinews of America, crossing the Rockies and the desert, linking the coasts, carrying grain, cattle and oil. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
WorklifeIndia
Is American education losing its charm for Indian students?
26 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
With many universities switching to online education, and government policy adding to the uncertainty, is the dream American education losing its charm for Indian students? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Could Coronavirus change America for good? Show more
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Business Weekly
Racial discrimination in banking
53 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We look at how the world of finances perpetuates inequalities in the US Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Two young Indians on a mission to make the world a better, cleaner place to live. #MyIndianLife Show more
Professor Malik Peiris, a virologist best known for his work to identify the SARS virus in 2003, resolves to learn the language of politics and economics, as well as science. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Zing Tsjeng wonders what it means to be British. She travels around the UK to find out. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
Washington's NFL team agree to change their name
49 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We discuss the Washington Redskins decision to change their controversial name and logo. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
18/07/2020 12:06 GMT: Protests continue in Russia’s far east
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Fresh protests over arrest of local governor in the Russian city of Khabarovsk. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Trending
The online heroes of the coronavirus pandemic
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Although the coronavirus pandemic has seen a wave of misinformation and conspiracy theories, there are professionals and experts dishing out good advice and sound facts online. Show more
James Naughtie’s Letter to America
Letter three
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
“They still rattle with old stories.” The railroads were once the iron sinews of America, crossing the Rockies and the desert, linking the coasts, carrying grain, cattle and oil. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Questions
Coronavirus and Africa
53 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The terrible choice between hunger and infection, police imposing lockdowns with brutality and the unexpected positives to come out of the pandemic in Africa. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
18/07/2020 20:06 GMT: US presidents pay tribute to civil rights icon John Lewis
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
US presidents and foreign leaders pay tribute to civil rights icon John Lewis, who has died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 80. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Coronavirus halts LA again
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
California’s second lockdown, Srebrenica struggles to put the past behind it, the African Americans relocating to Ghana and Italy’s first holiday season since coronavirus. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
How long do Covid-19 antibodies last?
54 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
New research on how well our immune system defends us from the coronavirus. Also, a novel Covid-19 vaccine passes its first test. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Hackers take over accounts belonging to famous names after breaching Twitter’s security. Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Two young Indians on a mission to make the world a better, cleaner place to live. #MyIndianLife Show more
Professor Malik Peiris, a virologist best known for his work to identify the SARS virus in 2003, resolves to learn the language of politics and economics, as well as science. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Trending
The online heroes of the coronavirus pandemic
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Although the coronavirus pandemic has seen a wave of misinformation and conspiracy theories, there are professionals and experts dishing out good advice and sound facts online. Show more
Over to You
How to keep listeners engaged with a 65-year-old format
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How From Our Own Correspondent keeps audiences engaged. Plus the impact of BBC job cuts. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Tony May was abandoned as a baby in 1942. Can DNA testing reveal who his parents were? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Coronavirus halts LA again
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
California’s second lockdown, Srebrenica struggles to put the past behind it, the African Americans relocating to Ghana and Italy’s first holiday season since coronavirus. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Zing Tsjeng wonders what it means to be British. She travels around the UK to find out. Show more
