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As many as 77 people may have been killed in the Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta. Show more
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Syria: Scores of Civilians Killed in Eastern Ghouta
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on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAs many as 98 people may have been killed in the Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta, activists say. Show more
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Witness History
Jimmy Swaggart's Fall From Grace
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How one of America's most successful televangelists was forced into a humiliating public confession from the pulpit, after he was caught with a prostitute. Show more
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The Forum
Magellan: First Man Round the Globe?
41 minutes
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Explorer Ferdinand Magellan set out 500 years ago to find a route to the riches of the spice islands, but accidentally circumnavigated the Globe too. Show more
How the legendary Austrian skier took gold at the 1976 Winter Olympics in one of the greatest downhill races of all time. Show more
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Liz Gerring – Master of Movement
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Following American choreographer Liz Gerring in her Manhattan rehearsal studio as she develops the first steps for her new work Show more
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The Trials of the First Black Chelsea Player
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Paul Canoville was racially abused by his own fans but he paved the way for future black players. Show more
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The government continues to bombard the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta, a day after 120 people are reported to have died. Show more
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Putting Forgotten Pills Back to Work
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First broadcast 2018/02/20 15:32 GMT: India Opens Coal Mining to Competition
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Syrian Civilians Killed in Eastern Ghouta Strikes
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on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaBombardments by Syrian government forces have killed at least 100 people Show more
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Bombardments by Syrian government forces have killed at least 100 people Show more
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The Trials of the First Black Chelsea Player
53 minutes
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The Newsroom
Syria: Pro-government Forces Enter Kurdish-held Afrin
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaSyrian pro-government fighters enter Kurdish-held area to confront Turkish army. Show more
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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In Japan, the fastest-ageing society in the world, we explore surprising and innovative ideas for living better in old age. Show more
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Russia Bots: Truth, Trust and Technology
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Pro-Syrian Government Forces Enter Kurdish Stronghold
53 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineTroops loyal to the Assad government arriving in Afrin have been met by Turkish artillery fire. Show more
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First broadcast 2018/02/20 22:32 GMT: Walmart shares plunge after disappointing results
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US retailer Walmart has announced a 42% drop in earnings, despite an increase in sales. Show more
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Putting Forgotten Pills Back to Work
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An app is helping people donate their leftover drugs to people who can't afford to buy them. So far the system has helped to recover and redistribute 13,000 boxes of medicine. Show more
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In the Studio
Liz Gerring – Master of Movement
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Following American choreographer Liz Gerring in her Manhattan rehearsal studio as she develops the first steps for her new work Show more
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After decades of huge political and social change in China, Haining Liu explores different attitudes between the generations. Show more
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Drought-hit Cape Town Pushes Back 'Day Zero'
53 minutes
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A decline in usage has helped, but can the vital tourism sector keep thriving? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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How will the AfD seek to use its expanded influence? Show more
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From closing the gender gap to sustainable fishing, which policy will be adopted? Show more
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The Trials of the First Black Chelsea Player
53 minutes
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Paul Canoville was racially abused by his own fans but he paved the way for future black players. Show more
