BBC World Service

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The BBC World Service is the world's leading international broadcaster, providing news, analysis, features and debate from its network of correspondents around the world. It broadcasts in more than 40 languages to an audience of over 150 million people in over 200 countries and territories. The BBC World Service is part of the BBC, the world's largest broadcaster, and is funded by the UK government.

The BBC World Service provides news, current affairs, and factual programming in English and other languages. It also offers a range of specialist programming, including sports, music, arts, and culture. It also produces a range of documentaries and features on a wide range of topics.

The BBC World Service is committed to providing impartial and accurate news and information, and to promoting understanding and dialogue between cultures and nations. It is also committed to providing a platform for voices from around the world, and to giving a voice to those who are often unheard.