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How a single tweet following a routine gynaecology exam led to a slew of accusations about medical malpractice in France. Show more

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Russia ramps up Syria air strikes; Portugal election; the art inspired by Guantanamo Show more

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Russia ramps up Syria air strikes; Portugal election; the art inspired by Guantanamo Show more

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Catholic Church bishops begin discussions on the dynamics of modern family life; Guatemala mudslides; no more free plastic bags in England Show more

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Burning questions and smouldering conflicts: Russia's role in Syria explored, a refuge from Boko Haram in Nigeria, Nepal's social faultlines and radical veterans in Ukraine Show more

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Spain's national bullfighting association has warned that the tradition is in crisis. Neal Razzell reports. Show more

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How a single tweet following a routine gynaecology exam led to a slew of accusations about medical malpractice in France. Show more

Is the BBC World Service meeting the demands and expectations that younger audiences? Controller Mary Hockaday and Marketing director Catherine Blizzard respond. Show more

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Kira tries to leave her life as a sex worker in Sydney but freedom comes at a price. A play by Alana Valentine, winner of the International Playwriting Competition. Show more

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Catholic synod on family; Violence in Jerusalem; Disney's great-niece on gun violence Show more

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How important is the state of China's economy for the USA in economic polices such as interest rates and what does it tell us about the new balance of power between the two? Show more

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The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond. Show more

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Funerals in Iran for Hajj victims, French floods, Jin Dynasty tomb Show more

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Jennifer Pak hears how refugees from Myanmar, hope that the Islamic teaching around Ummah will mean they are given a haven from the traffickers and persecution at home Show more

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Assad gives backing to Russian airstrikes; world weather round-up; Liverpool sacks manager Show more

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Burning questions and smouldering conflicts: Russia's role in Syria explored, a refuge from Boko Haram in Nigeria, Nepal's social faultlines and radical veterans in Ukraine Show more

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Graffiti is both an ancient and modern activity, but why do we do it? Show more

Football managers often claim “it’s harder to play against ten men”. But is there any truth to this? Tim Harford finds out. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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How important is the state of China's economy for the USA in economic polices such as interest rates and what does it tell us about the new balance of power between the two? Show more

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Israel buries Jerusalem murder victims, Pope opens family synod, French floods Show more

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How a single tweet following a routine gynaecology exam led to a slew of accusations about medical malpractice in France. Show more

How Didier Drogba and the Ivorian football team campaigned for an end to their country's devastating civil war. Show more

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'China's Number One E-Commerce village' has transformed traditional Chinese farming life to become an internet shopping hub. Is this the future of rural China? Show more

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Is the BBC World Service meeting the demands and expectations that younger audiences? Controller Mary Hockaday and Marketing director Catherine Blizzard respond. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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Football managers often claim “it’s harder to play against ten men”. But is there any truth to this? Tim Harford finds out. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.