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50 Things That Made the Modern Economy
Blockchain
11 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Billions are being poured into startups working on blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin. Is this money well spent? Show more
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Weekend
China appeals for dialogue with US over trade
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Xi appeals to Trump for dialogue over trade; music to mark 50 years since Stonewall raids Show more
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Weekend
Is Mexico's president winning the fight against corruption?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
How much progress is Mexico's president making against corruption? G20 summit in Japan Show more
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Louvre teams up with perfume designers to create the art of scent; G20 summit in Japan Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
Women's World Cup: Why South America is falling behind
32 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
We discuss the lack of South American dominance at the Women's World Cup. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Trending
How scammers took advantage of #BlueForSudan
24 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
After a Sudanese protester was killed, there was a wave of sympathy on social media. But bogus accounts are exploiting the #BlueForSudan campaign for their own benefit. Show more
Over to You
How podcasts have become mainstream
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Have podcasts added a new dimension to the way you listen to the BBC World Service? Podcast commissioning editor for BBC World Service Jon Manel, answers your questions. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
US agrees to pause hostilities with China on trade
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
Coverage of Netherlands VS Italy in the quarter final of the Women's World Cup. 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
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The Cultural Frontline
Comedy for change: Saturday Night Live’s Chris Redd
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
This week the Cultural Frontline speaks to leading comedians and satirists around the world who use humour to question and expose, sometimes at risk to themselves. Show more
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The Documentary
World Book Café: Nairobi
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The new generation of Kenyan writers making waves in East Africa. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Captain of migrant rescue ship arrested
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Italy alleges migrant rescue ship of ‘act of war’ Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
A Brighter Future?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
What the new mayor-elect of Istanbul reveals about Turkish hopes; college admission cheats in the USA; going back to Kosovo; and the future of news - especially African news Show more
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Boston Calling
Refugee story
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How one refugee family from Syria is starting over in California. Show more
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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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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HARDtalk
Actor and activist - Michael Sheen
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How does Michael Sheen use his fame to help the Welsh community he grew up in? He speaks to Sarah Montague about the motivation for putting his acting career on the backburner. Show more
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CrowdScience
Can we prevent traffic jams?
35 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
It’s frustrating to be stuck in traffic. So should our cities cater less for cars and what are the alternatives? Show more
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The World This Week
The river deaths that shocked America
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
A father and his toddler daughter drowned trying to cross the Rio Grande. Congress was jolted into action as the US examined its conscience. Show more
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Global Business
Who are Huawei?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How has the Chinese technology company Huawei become so powerful? Karishma Vaswani explores its origin and asks if concerns over security could threaten its global pre-eminence. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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A History of Hate
Bosnia: The Weaponisation of History
14 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Allan Little explores how Serbian leaders manipulated myth and memory during the Bosnian war to incubate a violent loathing of Muslims, a hatred that inspires today's far-right. Show more
Over to You
How podcasts have become mainstream
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Have podcasts added a new dimension to the way you listen to the BBC World Service? Podcast commissioning editor for BBC World Service Jon Manel, answers your questions. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
Training to Save the Treasures of Iraq
Training to save the treasures of Iraq - part two
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Iraq’s female archaeologists return to Mosul to work on restoring their ancient heritage. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
A Brighter Future?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
What the new mayor-elect of Istanbul reveals about Turkish hopes; college admission cheats in the USA; going back to Kosovo; and the future of news - especially African news Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
Refugee story
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How one refugee family from Syria is starting over in California. Show more
