The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Global Business
The Great Beer Upheaval
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Small breweries are sprouting up all over the world, at the same time as a merger between two of the world’s biggest brewers. What does the future hold? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Compass
Soul Music: Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
This programme explores ways in which the Beethoven Violin Concerto has touched and shaped people's lives. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The aftermath of the Pathkanot Air Base Attack in India, Protests in Iran over Saudi Arabia's execution of Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, serious floods in the U.S. midwest. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Islamic State counterattacks in Ramadi; Protests at the Saudi Arabian embassy in Tehran following the execution of a Shia cleric; would you meet the man who assaulted you? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Saudi embassy in Tehran set on fire by protesters; 2016 predictions for Africa; the man walking from Africa to South America, on the trail made by our oldest ancestors. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Out of Place
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Incongruous sights, stories and characters: Ethiopia as a refugee haven, a branch of Harrods in Argentina, the lives of Nigerian taxi drivers and France's unlicensed vehicles Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Heart and Soul
The Annihilation of the Demon
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Mark Tully travels to Kolkata to listen in with a family - to find out more about the Goddess and meet two of the original musicians who played on that historic recording. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Compass
Soul Music: Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaThis programme explores ways in which the Beethoven Violin Concerto has touched and shaped people's lives. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Trending
#JesuisCharlie – One Year On
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
#Je suis Charlie – How a fringe newspaper became a worldwide symbol for freedom of expression – and tested the limits of satire. Show more
Over to You
BBC World Stories Project
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The World Stories project launches search for unique and surprising stories. This programme was originally broadcast on 2 January 2016. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Should We Solar Panel The Sahara?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Solar could be the ultimate get-out-of-jail-free card, providing clean energy on a vast scale. The technology exists. But the politics are difficult. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The history of the sari and how items of clothing can symbolise loss, love and nostalgia. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Protestors target Saudi embassy in Tehran
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Saudi embassy in Iran attacked; Georgia's church troubles; Snowboarding in North Korea 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.
Everton v Tottenham Hotspur from Goodison Park. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Everton v Tottenham Hotspur from Goodison Park. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond. Picture of Newlands cricket ground in Cape Town. Picture credit from Getty Images
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Global Beats
London International
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Rita Ray presents live performances from musicians with global roots who are making music in London.
[Photo: Courtney Brown (left) and Jay Phelps of NBOC. Credit: BBC] Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Did Executed Men in Saudi Have a Fair Trial?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Spotlight on Saudi legal system; Hong Kong's missing publishers; Kyrgyz horse penis scandal
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Out of Place
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Incongruous sights, stories and characters: Ethiopia as a refugee haven, a branch of Harrods in Argentina, the lives of Nigerian taxi drivers and France's unlicensed vehicles Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
Crystal Ball Gazing
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
We take a glance into a crystal ball and ask what lies ahead for the global economy in 2016 - the trends, the big events, the risks coming up - how do things look from here? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Saudi Arabia Severs Diplomatic Ties With Iran
14 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Militiamen occupy centre in Oregon; Arrest in Kyrgyzstan over 'horse penis' dish joke 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.
The Conversation
Forensic Scientists: Senem Škulj and Kornelia Nehse
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Forensic scientists in Bosnia and Germany reveal what it's like to go to murder scenes and piece together tiny pieces of evidence to help solve crimes and identify victims. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 2016/01/04 01:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Global Business
The Great Beer Upheaval
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Small breweries are sprouting up all over the world, at the same time as a merger between two of the world’s biggest brewers. What does the future hold? 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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Why do we hunt? Why kill animals when we no longer need to do so to eat? Lucy Ash joins a deer hunt and talks to trophy and leisure hunters to ask, what’s the thrill? Show more
More or Less
Numbers of the Year 2015 Part 2
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In this special programme Tim Harford looks back at some of the numbers making the news in 2015. Show more
