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About BBC World Service

2 february, 2010 - 20:56 GMT

We are the world’s leading international broadcaster providing programmes and content for radio, television, online and mobile phones in English and 31 other languages.

Hundreds of reporters and specialist correspondents bring impartial news reports, documentaries and analysis from around the globe.

We also offer a rich mix of other programming from business, arts and culture to drama, science and sport.

BBC World Service is one part of the collected international-facing television, radio and online services which form BBC Global News.