John Simpson
A career loving lexicology
If you've picked up an Oxford English Dictionary in the last 37 years, the chances are one of the definitions you read was written by John Simpson. Audio
Self Drive
Google's self-driving cars have been in 11 traffic accidents since it began experimenting with the technology six years ago. Audio
Feature Guest - John Simpson
After 30 years as the chief editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, English lexicographer John Simpson is retiring. Audio
Gaddafi forces losing enthusiasm for fight against uprising
Rebel commanders in western Libya say it will not be long before they have control of the capital Tripoli. Audio
Illegal diamond deals support Zimbabwe's elite
Zimbabwe, where a loaf of bread costs 30 trillion local dollars surviving poverty and disease are a daily struggle for many. Audio
Pakistan Suicide Bombers
There's confusion over the target of the suicide bombings at a hotel in Pakistani capital Islamabad that killed 53 people. Audio
Protestors Take Advantage of Media Attention
Protestors in China are taking advantage of global media attention ahead of the Olympic games to get their messages out. Audio
Zimbabwe
The crisis in Zimbabwe is provoking ever growing international condemnation. Audio
New ANC Leader
Jacob Zuma becomes the new leader of the country's governing party the African National Congress. Audio