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The world's surveillance cameras are gathering more data about us than ever before. But how do we really feel about being watched? 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.
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.
Sportshour
FA Cup third round - Magic, heroes and upsets
49 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We speak to the chairman of the lowest ranked team left in the competition, AFC Fylde. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Over to You
The boss of BBC WS English answers your questions
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The controller of BBC WS English, Mary Hockaday, answers listeners' questions about repetition of programmes and a plea for more on education. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Soleimani death: funeral procession in Baghdad
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Many mourners gather in Iraqi capital for Soleimani funeral ceremony Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportsworld
Live FA Cup Third Round commentary
57 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Sportsworld brings you live commentary of Fulham vs. Aston Villa in the FA Cup Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportsworld
Live FA Cup Third Round commentary
57 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Sportsworlds brings you live commentary of Fulham vs. Aston Villa in the FA Cup Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportsworld brings you the biggest sporting stories from around the world Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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More or Less
C-sections and sharks
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Loyal listeners Charles and Lucy emailed asking us how many women in China give birth in hospitals, and whether it was true 50% of births there are delivered by caesarean section. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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We visit Afronation, Afrochella and Detty Rave, three festivals in Accra that have attracted thousands of fans from across the continent. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Baghdad hit by rocket attacks as Iraqis mourn Soleimani
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Angry mourners and rocket fire in Baghdad as Iraqis mourn the death of Iranian general Qasem Soleiman killed in a US air strike. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Boston Calling
Hindsight is 2020
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The US has been in Afghanistan for almost two decades. Now, it’s looking for a way out. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Intervention
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
30 years after the invasion of Panama, what lessons for US military actions abroad? Plus stories from Iraq's graveyards, the River Congo and Ireland's mother-and-baby homes Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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HARDtalk
Eric Wainaina, musician
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Eric Wainaina is one of Kenya’s most popular musicians. His music has sometimes tackled issues like corruption but how political is he prepared to be? Show more
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CrowdScience
What is empathy?
38 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Listener Maria gets a headache when her husband gets migraines. She wants to know if she's experiencing an extreme form of empathy and what’s happening in her brain to cause this. Show more
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The World This Week
The US kills Iran's mastermind
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
A drone strike in Baghdad killed Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Quds force. It came days after supporters of a pro-Iranian militia attacked the US embassy in Baghdad. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Global Business
Germany’s energy transition
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What's happened to Germany's energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables? Caroline Bayley reports from the Ruhr region. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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One of the world's highest-earning multi-level marketers, and former top OneCoin seller, agrees to talk. Show more
Over to You
The boss of BBC WS English answers your questions
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The controller of BBC WS English, Mary Hockaday, answers listeners' questions about repetition of programmes and a plea for more on education. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Book Club
Naomi Alderman - The Power
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A thrilling speculative fiction imagining women and their new ‘power’ helps them take over the world. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Intervention
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
30 years after the invasion of Panama, what lessons for US military actions abroad? Plus stories from Iraq's graveyards, the River Congo and Ireland's mother-and-baby homes Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
Hindsight is 2020
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The US has been in Afghanistan for almost two decades. Now, it’s looking for a way out. Show more
