The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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

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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.

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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

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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.

This 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.

#Je suis Charlie – How a fringe newspaper became a worldwide symbol for freedom of expression – and tested the limits of satire. Show more

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.

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

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The history of the sari and how items of clothing can symbolise loss, love and nostalgia. Show more

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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.

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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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 two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

In this special programme Tim Harford looks back at some of the numbers making the news in 2015. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.