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The World This Week
Not Much Shelter from Market Chaos
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Financial markets went into virtual meltdown this week. But did they need to? Show more
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Boston Calling
Turning Point
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
French comedian Gad Elmaleh leaves fame, fortune and French behind Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
You, Your Career and the Future
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Many of us are dealing with workplaces that are changing rapidly, where our skills-sets need constantly updating. So in a globalised jobs market what can we do to stay ahead? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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How culture travels across borders from Korea to Russia, Iran and Vietnam. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
Bowled Over
51 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How cricketer Ashley Giles almost lost his wife to a brain tumour and what happened next 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.
Newshour
The Biopolitics of the Uterus
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Zika virus in Latin America prompts calls for women to delay pregnancies; US East Coast faces biggest snowstorm in decades; Chinese president visits Tehran to secure trade deals Show more
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BBC Music Sound of 2016 winner Jack Garratt and runners-up Blossoms chat to Huw Stephens. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Premier League goals and topical sporting debate with Lee James and the Sportsworld Team. Photo of Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy. Picture credit from Getty Images.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Manchester United v Southampton from Old Trafford. Picture of the Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal. Picture credit from Getty Images.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond. Picture of the reigning Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic. Picture credit from Getty Images.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Blizzard sweeps across eastern United States, Google tax deal, lottery ticket 'washed' Show more
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Trending
China’s Online Search For Stolen Children
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Chinese parents are turning to social media and the web to hunt for abducted children. Show more
Over to You
Naming the 'Islamic State Group', and America In Black and White
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Daesh, Islamic State, ISIS or ISIL - how should the BBC refer to the Islamic State group? And we speak to the journalist behind the documentary series America In Black and White. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
France's Secretary of State for European Affairs Harlem Desir
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur talks to Harlem Desir, France's Secretary of State for European Affairs. Has France drawn the right lessons from the recent attacks on Paris?
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Alla Kravchuk returns to Pripyat, Ukraine, now a ghost town following the Chernobyl disaster and talks to the people dealing with the aftermath. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
US Snowstorm: East Coast Struck by Mammoth Snowfall
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
At least 10 people have died and emergencies declared in 10 states. Show more
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The Pacific islands of Tonga are the unlikely setting for an acute health crisis. Obesity is the norm, and over 36% of adults suffer from type 2 diabetes. Show more
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Unexpected Elements
Could There Be a Ninth Planet?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Planet Nine; Farming in Space; New Bird Species in India; The Europeana Sounds Project; Global Fish Catches Under-Reported; Scotland’s Dolphins; Concorde's 40th Anniversary Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The World This Week
Not Much Shelter from Market Chaos
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaFinancial markets went into virtual meltdown this week. But did they need to? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Snow brings much of the eastern US to a standstill, New York imposes travel restrictions, Poland protests against planned surveillance law, Italy rallies for same-sex partnerships Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
What is China Doing to Clear the Air?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The air in much of China is so bad the government has declared "war" on it. The enemy are tiny particulates from countless cars, coal-fired power stations and steel plants. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
You, Your Career and the Future
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Many of us are dealing with workplaces that are changing rapidly, where our skills-sets need constantly updating. So in a globalised jobs market what can we do to stay ahead? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
The New Face of Development
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Can the new Sustainable Development Goals really eradicate poverty by 2030? Show more
