Original version

BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East

Newshour

News

Top UN court rules Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

BBC World Service Online

BBC World Service schedule for American satellite radio and the Caribbean

BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean

BBC World Service Australasia

BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule

BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

BBC World Service East Asia

BBC World Service South Asia

BBC World Service

BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule

BBC World Service West and Central Africa

Newshour: Is Syria's Largest Dam Water-tight?

Magazines & Reviews

Is Syria's Largest Dam Water-tight?

27/03/2017 GMT

BBC World Service - Newshour, Is Syria's Largest Dam Water-tight?

Assault on Raqqa halted to check safety of strategic Tabqa Dam

US-backed forces have paused their offensive against the so-called IS-stronghold of Raqqa to allow engineers to inspect the strategic Tabqa Dam. IS fighters claimed coalition air strikes had jammed the dam's gates, causing water levels to rise dangerously, potentially risking the lives of thousands of people.

Also in the programme: The civilian cost of the battle for Mosul; Thieves steal gold coin weighing 100 kilogrammes.

(Photo: Tabqa Dam near Raqqa. Credit: Reuters)

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Newshour

Is Syria's Largest Dam Water-tight?

Genres

Formats

Brand

BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East

About BBC World Service