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Ethiopia's Economic Miracle
A special programme from Ethiopia - now one of Africa's fastest growing economies.
13 Aug 2015,18 mins
Elements: Oxygen in Industry
Why is oxygen essential to steelmaking, and can you inhale too much of it?
12 Aug 2015,18 mins
Greece Hails Bailout "Deal"
Greece says a bailout has virtually been reached. Also why India's new land law flopped.
11 Aug 2015,18 mins
Ukraine War and Debt
Is Ukraine's $70 billion debt pile repayable? And when is employee loyalty too loyal?
10 Aug 2015,18 mins
Singapore at 50
After a half century of independence, has the city-state been an unmitigated success?
07 Aug 2015,18 mins
Fixing Global Food Waste
Can new laws fix millions of tonnes of food waste?
06 Aug 2015,18 mins
Elements: Titanium materials
Stronger than steel, could this glamorous metal eventually become as common as steel?
05 Aug 2015,18 mins
China Economy Wobbles
China government measures fail to halt a market slide. What about the wider economy?
04 Aug 2015,18 mins
Swiss Franc Woes
Swiss currency victims, conducting lessons for CEOs, and Twitter boss in jargon shock
03 Aug 2015,18 mins
Oil: Price Drop Investment Impact
As oil prices plunge, to what extent will planned investment follow suit?
31 Jul 2015,18 mins
Iran: In From the Cold
What ending sanctions will do for Iran's economy following its nuclear deal
30 Jul 2015,18 mins
Elements: Oxygen and Oxidation
Oxygen is the 'element of life' but it also makes our atmosphere very dangerous
29 Jul 2015,18 mins
Brazil's Battered Economy
Brazil's economy and exports are hit by slower growth in China
28 Jul 2015,18 mins
Why Are Commodity Prices Falling?
Commodity prices fall; funding entrepreneurs in Africa and marrying a billionaire.
27 Jul 2015,18 mins
World's First Malaria Vaccine
GSK's first malaria vaccine; Kenya's entrepreneurs gear up for President Obama's visit.
24 Jul 2015,18 mins
America's Student Debt
Is US student debt sustainable? Since 2008 student loans now amount to US$1.3 trillion.
23 Jul 2015,18 mins
Elements: Cobalt
The metal in magnets and phone batteries - but is some of it being mined by children?
22 Jul 2015,18 mins
Fifa: Does it Score with Proposed Reforms?
Reforms at Fifa, Swansea City and US soccer, the endurance of the 'Made in China' label.
21 Jul 2015,18 mins
Portugal: Where Have all the Young People Gone?
The exodus of young, skilled workers from Portugal since the eurozone crisis
20 Jul 2015,18 mins
Cybercrime: One of the Biggest Ever
Who was behind this month's massive US data breach? How do we fix our digital locks?
17 Jul 2015,18 mins
UN Boasts Historic Cash Deal for the Poor
A UN Conference declares a deal on development. Greek politicians say yes to bailout.
16 Jul 2015,18 mins
Greece: IMF Rocks the Boat
A leaked IMF report calls Greek debts unsustainable
15 Jul 2015,18 mins
UN Development Goals: Who Pays?
A UN development summit in Ethiopia, German anger at Greece, and Srebrenica 20 years on
14 Jul 2015,18 mins
Greece: Live Reaction to Eurozone Bailout Deal
Live reaction from both sides to the latest eurozone bailout deal for Greece
13 Jul 2015,18 mins
A Way Through For Greece?
Greece backs down on demands for leniency from creditors in its latest bid for funding.
10 Jul 2015,18 mins
Productivity: Where are the Fruits of our Labour?
Why has productivity growth in OECD countries - the rich world - been so sluggish?
09 Jul 2015,18 mins
Greece: The Final Final Deadline?
Decision day set for Greece, China shares tumble further, and "disappearable" technology.
08 Jul 2015,18 mins
Greece: Currency Controls Begin to Bite
Greek shops feel the pinch, a Nobel laureate on the crisis. And Live8, 10 years on.
07 Jul 2015,18 mins
Greece: Reaction To Eurozone Bail-Out Deal
Reaction from both sides to the latest eurozone bail-out deal for Greece
06 Jul 2015,15 mins
Greece Votes No to Austerity
Greek reaction, the ECB's choices, and a German MP saying Grexit is now inevitable
06 Jul 2015,18 mins