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Two metals with sinister reputations - one for bursting into flames, the other for causing lung disease - so are they safe to use in the bodies of aeroplanes and cars? Show more

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Mainstream muslims are battling the violent ideology of the so-called Islamic State. Meet the religious scholars fighting extremism online and the comedians mocking it onstage. Show more

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Have things improved for women in Saudi Arabia now that they can run for office? Show more

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The verdict in the war crimes trial of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic is expected this week. Show more

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Cuba welcomes President Obama for the first visit by a US leader for nearly 90 years. Show more

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Surprising tales from the Basque country in Spain (or at least for now), the dancefloors of Damascus, the American tax system and Ethiopia's stunning Simien mountains Show more

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What roles have mosques had in American history and how have Muslim communities changed? Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Mainstream muslims are battling the violent ideology of the so-called Islamic State. Meet the religious scholars fighting extremism online and the comedians mocking it onstage. Show more

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

A migrant worker from India turns to social media for help and the protest photo that got Brazil talking. Show more

Listeners get the chance to ask My Perfect Country presenter, Fi Glover, about the series; the World Service coverage of the European migrant crisis is back on the table. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

After 5 years of civil war in Syria, a panel in Jordan discusses tough questions from their audience about the refugee crisis. Show more

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Controversial EU-Turkey migrant deal comes into effect; First US President in Cuba since 1928; Australia drops Tasmanian Wilderness logging campaign 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.

Manchester City v Manchester United from the Etihad Stadium. (Picture: Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure. Credit: Getty Images)

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Manchester City v Manchester United from the Etihad Stadium. (Picture: Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal alongside striker Wayne Rooney. Picture Credit: Getty Images)

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The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond. (Picture: Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton. Picture Credit: Getty Images)

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Why was British music in the late 70's so tribal and violent? Adrian Goldberg looks back at a culture divided by style and politics. Show more

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President Obama is in Cuba for talks with its communist leader, Raul Castro. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Surprising tales from the Basque country in Spain (or at least for now), the dancefloors of Damascus, the American tax system and Ethiopia's stunning Simien mountains Show more

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

Food that has been processed, packaged, flavoured and often pre-cooked for us has increasingly become a normal part of everyday life around the globe, but at what cost? Show more

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Barack Obama becomes the first US president to make an official trip to Cuba in eighty-eight years; main Paris suspect planned further attacks, says Belgian foreign minister Show more

BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.

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"I've escaped death more than 20 times" Peace campaigners from Nigeria and Pakistan share how women can play a critical role in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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Two metals with sinister reputations - one for bursting into flames, the other for causing lung disease - so are they safe to use in the bodies of aeroplanes and cars? Show more

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.

Are there more mobile phones than lightbulbs in Uganda? Plus: Thyroid cancer has gone up after the Fukushima accident - but it's not what you think. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.