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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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Swedish Refugees
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Have refugees caused a gender imbalance in Sweden’s teenage population? Tim Harford finds out. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Syria Talks; France Pardon; Zika Virus. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Sub-Zero Interest
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The Bank of Japan has started charging big depositors and we ask if it could spark a global currency war. Plus, what it takes to sell ice cream in Greenland. Show more
Witness History
Spanish Embassy Killings
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
In January 1980, 37 people were killed, many of them burnt alive, when police stormed Spain's embassy in Guatemala City, to end an occupation by peasant farmers. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Alaa al-Aswany, Michael B Jordan, Hou Hsiao-Hsien
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Egyptian author Alaa al-Aswany on his latest novel The Automobile Club Of Egypt; Michael Jordan on his role in Creed; Hou Hsaio-Hsien discusses his latest film The Assassin. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Update
Zika Emergency Talks to Take Place
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
The meeting in Geneva will decide whether to declare a global emergency for Zika virus. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The World Health Organisation discusses whether to declare a global health emergency over the outbreak of the Zika virus. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
I was Groomed Online and Kidnapped
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Alicia Kozakiewicz was 13 years old when she was kidnapped by someone she'd been chatting to online. She now campaigns to protect other children from what she went through. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The Why Factor
Impersonators: Why do People Pretend to be Someone Else?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
What happens when people start to believe their fantasy life is real? Mike Williams explores what motivates people to pretend to be somebody they are not. Show more
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Swedish Refugees
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Have refugees caused a gender imbalance in Sweden’s teenage population? Tim Harford finds out. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Essential
BBC Trending: Are British Muslim Women ‘Traditionally Submissive’?
6 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Are British Muslim women ‘traditionally submissive?’ Women respond with #traditionallysubmissive online following reported comments by the British prime minister. Show more
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Pep Guardiola will take charge of Manchester City manager from the summer. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
How serious is Zika?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
We bring together a group of global experts to answer your questions. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Britain Approves Gene Manipulation
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
French President pardons abused killer, Cologne prepares for Carnival post New Year assaults, Is Zika a global health emergency? China to punish rowdy air passengers Show more
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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.
Discovery
An Infinite Monkey's Guide to General Relativity
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Brian Cox and Robin Ince investigate the secrets still hiding within Einstein's great theory, and find out how today's physicists are pushing the theory to its limits. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
WHO: Zika is a Global Emergency
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
World Health Organization says spread of birth defects linked to the Zika virus needs coordinated international action; Iowa caucuses start US presidential race Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2016/02/01 22:32 GMT
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Alaa al-Aswany, Michael B Jordan, Hou Hsiao-Hsien
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastEgyptian author Alaa al-Aswany on his latest novel The Automobile Club Of Egypt; Michael Jordan on his role in Creed; Hou Hsaio-Hsien discusses his latest film The Assassin. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
US Elections: Iowa Prepares To Vote
14 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Iowa set for first test in the US presidential race, Zika declared a global emergency 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.
Mexicans are the world’s biggest consumers of fizzy drinks but Mexico’s government recently introduced the first-ever sugary drinks tax imposed at a national level. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Google Owner Takes Top Spot From Apple
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Alphabet, parent company of Google, has become the most valuable company in the US. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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