http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002w559The BBC News programme where you set the agenda.The BBC News programme where you set the agenda.BBC World ServiceBBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gbhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/whys.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002w559(C) BBC 2013Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:11 +0100news, world, BBC, foreign, your agendanews, world, BBC, foreign, your agendanononadultFrench far right leader Marine Le Pen, paid tribute to a man who killed himself in Notre-Dame cathedral yesterday in protest against the government’s recent decision to legalise gay marriage. We heard reaction from France, and also from the UK where a similar bill to allow same sex marriage won a vote in the House of Commons yesterday.French far right leader Marine Le Pen, paid tribute to a man who killed himself in Notre-Dame cathedral yesterday in protest against the government’s recent decision to legalise gay marriage. We heard reaction from France, and also from the UK...French far right leader Marine Le Pen, paid tribute to a man who killed himself in Notre-Dame cathedral yesterday in protest against the government’s recent decision to legalise gay marriage. We heard reaction from France, and also from the UK where a similar bill to allow same sex marriage won a vote in the House of Commons yesterday.Wed, 22 May 2013 14:07:00 +010027:41http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130522-1407.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130522-1407a.mp3BBC World ServiceWe hear from survivors of the Oklahoma tornado and get the latest on the rescue efforts.We hear from survivors of the Oklahoma tornado and get the latest on the rescue efforts....We hear from survivors of the Oklahoma tornado and get the latest on the rescue efforts.Tue, 21 May 2013 19:09:00 +010049:36http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130521-1909.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130521-1909a.mp3BBC World ServiceWe hear from residents and reporters in Oklahoma City. Their city was hit by a powerful tornado on Monday night.We hear from residents and reporters in Oklahoma City. Their city was hit by a powerful tornado on Monday night....We hear from residents and reporters in Oklahoma City. Their city was hit by a powerful tornado on Monday night.Tue, 21 May 2013 15:08:00 +010026:37http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130521-1508.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130521-1508a.mp3BBC World ServiceIraq's seen one of the worst days of violence in 2 years. More than 50 people have died in a series of bomb blasts in Baghdad. Most of the victims are Shia Muslims. But just days ago, at least 60 people were killed in Sunni areas. How should the sectarian violence be tackled? And what questions do you have on global economics? Linda Yueh the BBC World's chief business correspondent answers your questions on WHYS.Iraq's seen one of the worst days of violence in 2 years. More than 50 people have died in a series of bomb blasts in Baghdad. Most of the victims are Shia Muslims. But just days ago, at least 60 people were killed in Sunni areas. How should the...Iraq's seen one of the worst days of violence in 2 years. More than 50 people have died in a series of bomb blasts in Baghdad. Most of the victims are Shia Muslims. But just days ago, at least 60 people were killed in Sunni areas. How should the sectarian violence be tackled? And what questions do you have on global economics? Linda Yueh the BBC World's chief business correspondent answers your questions on WHYS.Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:00 +010054:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130520-1900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130520-1900b.mp3BBC World ServiceWe hear reaction from Syria and Lebanon to the fighting taking place in the Syrian town of Qusair. Lebanon is crucial to the conflict in Syria - and there's increasing evidence that Lebanese fighters are crossing into Syria - and the fighting is crossing into Lebanon. We hear the latest from Qusair and talk to people in Lebanon about their country's role in the conflict.We hear reaction from Syria and Lebanon to the fighting taking place in the Syrian town of Qusair. Lebanon is crucial to the conflict in Syria - and there's increasing evidence that Lebanese fighters are crossing into Syria - and the fighting is...We hear reaction from Syria and Lebanon to the fighting taking place in the Syrian town of Qusair. Lebanon is crucial to the conflict in Syria - and there's increasing evidence that Lebanese fighters are crossing into Syria - and the fighting is crossing into Lebanon. We hear the latest from Qusair and talk to people in Lebanon about their country's role in the conflict.Mon, 20 May 2013 11:30:00 +010026:38http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130520-1130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130520-1130a.mp3BBC World ServiceWe heard from Russia as the country continues its sale of weapons to the Syrian government. Also, we heard what is it like being gay in Europe after the publication of a survey that showed high levels of violence against gay and lesbian people.We heard from Russia as the country continues its sale of weapons to the Syrian government. Also, we heard what is it like being gay in Europe after the publication of a survey that showed high levels of violence against gay and lesbian people....We heard from Russia as the country continues its sale of weapons to the Syrian government. Also, we heard what is it like being gay in Europe after the publication of a survey that showed high levels of violence against gay and lesbian people.Fri, 17 May 2013 19:09:00 +010049:41http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130517-1909.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130517-1909a.mp3BBC World ServiceHong Kong's security minister has said this week that women should "not drink too much" if they don't want to get raped. He made the comment while discussing the rising numbers of reported rapes in the city. We heard from a selection of opinions in Hong Kong and San Diego.Hong Kong's security minister has said this week that women should "not drink too much" if they don't want to get raped. He made the comment while discussing the rising numbers of reported rapes in the city. We heard from a selection of opinions in...Hong Kong's security minister has said this week that women should "not drink too much" if they don't want to get raped. He made the comment while discussing the rising numbers of reported rapes in the city. We heard from a selection of opinions in Hong Kong and San Diego.Fri, 17 May 2013 12:25:00 +010026:38http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130517-1225.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130517-1225a.mp3BBC World ServiceA BBC team in northern Syria have been shown evidence indicating use of chemical agents on civilians. Eyewitnesses and victims claim that government helicopters dropped poisonous gas on the town of Saraqeb. Rebel fighters have also been accused of using them. What's your reaction?A BBC team in northern Syria have been shown evidence indicating use of chemical agents on civilians. Eyewitnesses and victims claim that government helicopters dropped poisonous gas on the town of Saraqeb. Rebel fighters have also been accused of...A BBC team in northern Syria have been shown evidence indicating use of chemical agents on civilians. Eyewitnesses and victims claim that government helicopters dropped poisonous gas on the town of Saraqeb. Rebel fighters have also been accused of using them. What's your reaction?Thu, 16 May 2013 19:05:00 +010051:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130516-1905.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130516-1905b.mp3BBC World ServiceVlod Tornovy, was sexually assaulted and murdered in Volgograd in Southern Russia for supposedly being gay. The brutality of the attack shocked many people, including Anton Krasovsky, a prominent Russian journalist and TV presenter. We spoke to Anton and Vitaly V. Milonov, who was instrumental in drafting some of Russia's anti-gay€laws.Vlod Tornovy, was sexually assaulted and murdered in Volgograd in Southern Russia for supposedly being gay. The brutality of the attack shocked many people, including Anton Krasovsky, a prominent Russian journalist and TV presenter. We spoke to Anton...Vlod Tornovy, was sexually assaulted and murdered in Volgograd in Southern Russia for supposedly being gay. The brutality of the attack shocked many people, including Anton Krasovsky, a prominent Russian journalist and TV presenter. We spoke to Anton and Vitaly V. Milonov, who was instrumental in drafting some of Russia's anti-gay€laws.Thu, 16 May 2013 12:14:00 +010026:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130516-1214.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130516-1214b.mp3BBC World ServiceWe heard from across Nigeria where people were reacting to a state of emergency being imposed in three states in the north of east of the country.We heard from across Nigeria where people were reacting to a state of emergency being imposed in three states in the north of east of the country....We heard from across Nigeria where people were reacting to a state of emergency being imposed in three states in the north of east of the country.Wed, 15 May 2013 19:06:00 +010049:37http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130515-1906.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/whys/whys_20130515-1906a.mp3BBC World Service