The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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More or Less
The World's Most Profitable Product
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Could the iPhone be the most profitable product ever? We compare it to other items suggested by our listeners. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
US to Lift Arms Export Embargo on Former Foe, Vietnam
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
The US lifts an arms exports embargo against Vietnam; Iraq is acting to drive Islamic State militants out of Fallujah; Germany's Bayer bids $62bn for agrochemical giant Monsanto. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
The Industrialisation of Africa
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Leading Nigerian businesswoman Amy Jadesimi explains why she thinks private businesses could lead a boom in Africa; plus how Ivory Coast hopes to dominate the cashew nut industry. Show more
Witness History
The Execution of Anne Boleyn
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
In May 1536 the Queen of England was executed on the orders of her husband, Henry VIII. But why had he decided she had to die? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Damian Lewis, Laurie Anderson, Ayad Akhtar
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Damian Lewis on why we should watch Billions, artist Laurie Anderson on dogs and drone, and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Ayad Akhtar on his new play The Invisible. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Update
Iraq Military Starts Fallujah Offensive
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Obama lifts arms embargo on Vietnam; 'Til Trump do us part; Are toys getting more violent? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
Series of Deadly Attacks on Syrian Coastal Cities
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
So-called Islamic State have claimed responsibility for attacks in Tartous and Jableh Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The Man who Negotiates with Boko Haram
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Australian Dr Stephen Davis tried to rescue Chibok girls kidnapped by Nigerian militants. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
'Eating Fat doesn't make you Fat'
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Study says UK dietary guidelines are wrong, World Humanitarian Summit, LEGO arms race Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Engineers: Marita Cheng and Nisrine Chartouny
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
'There weren't robots in my home that did the dishes' - engineers from Australia and Lebanon on developing ideas to make people's lives easier. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Bombs Kill Dozens in Syrian Government Heartland
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Islamic State group claims attacks; Obama lifts Vietnam weapons ban; Winning in Cannes Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
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The Why Factor
Why Are We Afraid of Robots?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Robots are in our homes, factories, battlefields and hospitals. Some are here to help us, others not. Mike Williams asks if we have reason to fear the machines we are creating. Show more
More or Less
The World's Most Profitable Product
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Could the iPhone be the most profitable product ever? We compare it to other items suggested by our listeners. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is sacked. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
Man Utd Sack Van Gaal
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Manchester United have sacked manager Louis Van Gaal, days after winning the FA Cup Final Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
IS Claims Deadly Bomb Attacks in Syria
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
IS say they carried out attacks on Syrian government strongholds with more than 100 people killed; Austria narrowly averts becoming first EU country with far-right president Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Engineers: Marita Cheng and Nisrine Chartouny
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
'There weren't robots in my home that did the dishes' - engineers from Australia and Lebanon on developing ideas to make people's lives easier. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Syria's 'Super Safe Havens' Attacked
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Jableh and Tartous hit by multiple bombs; coping with losing a loved one in an air crash; Austria's new president Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Baltimore Officer Acquitted Over Freddie Gray's Death
14 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Policeman cleared over detainee's death; Minister in Brazil's new government steps aside; Pigs' eyes used in blindness treatment Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 2016/05/23 22:32 GMT: Austria's Anti-Immigration Party Narrowly Loses Poll
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Independent politician Alexander Van der Bellen has won Austria's presidential election. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Damian Lewis, Laurie Anderson, Ayad Akhtar
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaDamian Lewis on why we should watch Billions, artist Laurie Anderson on dogs and drone, and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Ayad Akhtar on his new play The Invisible. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Green Light for Fracking in the UK
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
A council in northern England has approved plans to allow fracking for shale gas to take place in Britain for the first time since a ban was lifted four years ago Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
