The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The World This Week
The lessons of Hillsborough
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
It took 27 years, but we got there in the end. The cover-up was finally uncovered. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
On a Mission
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The story of a 20-something CIA officer who took on the Taliban. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Fighting rages in Aleppo despire partial ceasefire; German right wing party to rebrand as overtly anti-Muslim; Facebook profits surge. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Jose Eduardo Agualusa's novel is among candidates for the Man Booker International Prize; New attempt at ceasefire in Syria; How Scandi Noir is influencing British crime fiction. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Kenyan president, Uhuru Kenyatta, intends to lead protest burning of ivory today; The importance of class in Britain. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Food Chain
Bottled Water: Do We Really Need It?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We ask if bottled water creates an unnecessary strain on the environment, or is a potential lifesaver. Plus, we speak to the head of bottled water giant Nestle Waters. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Ben Okri
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The Nigerian novelist and poet discusses his creative process, 25 years after winning the Booker Prize. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
Serving Time at San Quentin
49 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How tennis helped break down racial divides at one of the worlds most notorious prisons Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Aleppo Bombing Continues for Ninth Day
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Aleppo bombing; Kenya burns over 100 tonnes of ivory; 600kg of Roman coins discovered in southern Spain Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Global Beats
Musical Identities
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
As part of the Identity season, Nikki Bedi presents Global Beats live from the BBC’s Radio Theatre in London. Show more
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Premier League goals and sporting debate with Lee James and the Sportsworld Team. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newcastle v Crystal Palace from St. James' Park. Show more
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The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Shia Protesters Storm Iraqi Parliament
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Shia demonstrators storm parliament in Baghdad during protests against government corruption; Reformists make further gains in Iran elections Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
On a Mission
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The story of a 20-something CIA officer who took on the Taliban. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Why Factor
Life, Liberty and the American Identity
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Mike Williams examines the many facets which make up the identity of an American. Show more
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Iraqi protestors storm parliament
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Supporters of cleric Moqtada Sadr break into the Baghdad Green Zone; Is the US acquiescing in the bombardment of Aleppo? Walt Whitman's health tips for men Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Over to You
How Does The BBC World Service Handle Religion?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
BBC World Service commissioning editor Steve Titherington, responds to claims of bias against certain faiths Show more
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Chernobyl; Bt Crops; VR Gets Real; CERN; LA Wildlife; Ice sails; Spot Squeezing Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The World This Week
The lessons of Hillsborough
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaIt took 27 years, but we got there in the end. The cover-up was finally uncovered. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Kenyan president sets fire to huge ivory stockpile in fight against poaching; Shia protesters set up camp outside Iraqi parliament after storming Green Zone 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.
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Heart and Soul
Archbishop Tutu’s Ubuntu
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Christianity and the ancient spiritual concept of Ubuntu in South Africa Show more
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The Documentary
Music that Unites Us
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The music of the world that unites fans - even across borders that divide old enemies. Show more
