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 five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
Japanese Authorities Raid Offices of the Mitsubishi Car Company
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Japan raids Mitsubishi car company offices; President Obama is meeting Gulf Arab leaders; Prince Charles reads Shakespeare to mark Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Saudi's Five-Year Plan
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Saudi Arabia's squeezed finances, and how it plans to reform. Also no booze benefits for Australia's welfare claimants, and we reveal Premier League football's secret eco-warrior. Show more
Witness History
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 1911 a factory fire shocked New Yorkers and was said to have inspired the series of huge economic and social reforms which came decades later, known as the New Deal. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Thought Show
The Life Expectancy of a Pope; How Anonymous Are You; Radio Requests
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Was Pope Francis being too pessimistic when he predicted how much longer he would live; how anonymous do you think you are; and why do people love radio record requests? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Update
India Drought: 330 Million People Affected
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
India is heavily dependant on monsoon rains which have been poor for the past two years. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
Two Billion People "At Risk" From Zika
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Researchers map parts of the world where the virus could spread Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
My Father was Killed Defending Palmyra
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Zenobia al-Asaad remembers her father Khaled, head of antiquities at Palmyra, beheaded by IS. Also, the Turkish imam burying unidentified migrants drowned in the Mediterranean. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Reflecting on the Past as Queen Elizabeth Turns 90
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Crowds gathered outside Windsor Castle in England to greet Queen Elizabeth on her 90th birthday, Pakistan's army commander has sacked a number of senior officers Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Assignment
‘Islamic State’s’ Most Wanted
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The astonishing story of a group of young men from Raqqa in Syria who chose to resist the so-called Islamic State – at huge cost - through an online propaganda campaign. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Queen's 90th Birthday Celebrations
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The Queen goes walkabout on her 90th birthday; the future of the monarchy discussed; mapping the Zika virus Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How Shakespeare became part of the fabric of early American life soon after the colonists arrived in New England and has remained an important cultural reference point. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Concussion Test
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Concussion in sport is a serious issue and a blood test to spot such brain injury may be just five years away Show more
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Sport Today speak to Leicester City full-back Christian Fuchs. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Reaction to the US Treasury's announcement that anti slavery activist, Harriet Tubman will be the first woman to appear on a US banknote for more than a century Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
American singer Prince dies after a short illness at the age of 57; Volkswagen reaches deal in US over emissions scandal; Celebrations mark Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Assignment
‘Islamic State’s’ Most Wanted
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The astonishing story of a group of young men from Raqqa in Syria who chose to resist the so-called Islamic State – at huge cost - through an online propaganda campaign. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
The Singer Prince Dies Aged 57
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
American Singer Prince Dies Aged 57; VW agrees to buy back hundreds of thousands of cars in US; And baking the Queen's birthday cake. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
Why Birds Survived Dinosaur Extinction
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why birds survived dinosaur extinction; Maths of chameleon tongues; Stroking whales; Sniffing cars; Tiny satellites Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
World Mourns Music Superstar Prince
14 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Tributes to the hugely popular artist, Prince, who's died in Minnesota, VW offers to buy back cars in US emission scandal, two people killed as Brazilian cycle path falls into sea 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.
World Business Report
First broadcast 2016/04/21 22:32 GMT: VW Reaches Deal with US Over Emissions Scandal
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Volkswagen has reached a deal in the US over the diesel emissions scandal. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Thought Show
The Life Expectancy of a Pope; How Anonymous Are You; Radio Requests
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaWas Pope Francis being too pessimistic when he predicted how much longer he would live; how anonymous do you think you are; and why do people love radio record requests? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
VW Reaches US deal in Emissions Scandal
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Volkswagen will offer "substantial compensation" and car buy-back deals in the US as part of a settlement of the the diesel emissions scandal. 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.
