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Philip Ball reveals the real Cyrano de Bergerac (forget the big nosed fictional character) and his designs for a spaceship. In the 17th century he wanted to travel to the moon. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Business Daily
The Business of Body Curves
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Designers and retailers have long thought of the plus size market as high-risk. Predicting what these customers will buy can be difficult, as they tend to be more cautious. Show more
Witness History
Shambo The Sacred Bull
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How a bull's health led to a stand-off between monks and the Welsh government in 2007. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Christina of Sweden: Queen of surprises
40 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Bridget Kendall follows Christina of Sweden's adventurous life with biographer Veronica Buckley, and historians Stefano Fogelberg Rota and Therese Sjovoll. Show more
Sporting Witness
Graeme Obree - The Flying Scotsman
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How cycling's prestigious hour record was beaten by a Scotsman on a home-made bike in 1993. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Update
North Korea 'Working on New Missiles'
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Reports suggest renewed activity at a former ballistic missile factory in North Korea Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Outlook
Grieving with a Herd of Elephants
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Lawrence Malby was known as the Elephant Whisperer. When he died, his elephants started behaving in an unusual way. We hear from his widow, Françoise Malby-Anthony. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Where Are You Going?
Where Are You Going? Tokyo
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Amazing responses from strangers in Japan to one simple question - Where are you going? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
North Korea Working on new Missiles, US Officials say, Despite Thaw
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
North Korea appears to be building new missiles despite recent warming ties with the US . Show more
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People Fixing The World
Training India’s Fake Doctors
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
More than half the people claiming to be doctors in India have no medical qualifications. Can a controversial crash course in medicine help improve the healthcare they offer? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Zimbabwe awaits the result of its landmark election - the first since former president Robert Mugabe was ousted. 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.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Digital Planet
Most Login Attempts are Criminal
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
90% of retail login attempts are hackers. Also, a step closer to fast charging batteries, broadband fibre connections spread across China and getting women onto Wikipedia. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Zimbabwe Elections: Questions of Rigging
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
The first results are emerging in the polls, but the opposition is crying foul. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Where Are You Going?
Where Are You Going? Tokyo
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Amazing responses from strangers in Japan to one simple question - Where are you going? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Studio
Andrey Kurkov: Creating Mysteries Across Time
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
From the splendour of St Sophia Cathedral to his nearby studio in central Kiev, the BBC’s Olga Smirnova follows Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov as he researches his latest novel. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2018/07/31 22:32 GMT: Facebook bans pages aimed at US election interference
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Facebook says it has removed accounts suspected of influencing the US political agenda. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Christina of Sweden: Queen of surprises
40 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Bridget Kendall follows Christina of Sweden's adventurous life with biographer Veronica Buckley, and historians Stefano Fogelberg Rota and Therese Sjovoll. Show more
Sporting Witness
Graeme Obree - The Flying Scotsman
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How cycling's prestigious hour record was beaten by a Scotsman on a home-made bike in 1993. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Facebook bans pages aimed at US election interference
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA. 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.
Where Are You Going?
Where Are You Going? Tokyo
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Amazing responses from strangers in Japan to one simple question - Where are you going? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
