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EU backs naval force, SE Asia migrants, Egypt sexual violence Show more
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Discovery
Shedding Light on the Brain
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Biologists use light to explore the brain, and alter it - with the help of genes borrowed from swamp algae. Roland Pease investigates the fast moving field of optogenetics. Show more
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Egypt sexual violence; Battle for Ramadi; Reaction to EU naval plan Show more
Newsday
IS militants consolidating their hold of Ramadi
1 hour, 30 minutes
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Battle for Ramadi; Clooney on Syria; South Sudan violence Show more
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Almost a year after the conflict with Israel, we have a special report from Gaza looking at the economy there and how ordinary Gazans are getting by. Show more
On 19 May 1935 the Englishman TE Lawrence, known to the world as Lawrence of Arabia, died. He helped lead an Arab revolt against Ottoman rule that would shape the Middle East. Show more
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Plasticity in our brains, everyday objects and debris. With artist Aurora Robson, nanochemist Sujata Kundu and neuroscientist Takao Hensch. Show more
The legendary Ethiopian distance runner recalls winning the Olympic 10,000 metres by one second. Show more
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US police militarisation, Inuit seal hunters plea to EU, Comedy classes for clergy
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Outlook
Remembering my Daughter Sabeen, Murdered for her Beliefs
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mahenaz Mahmud talks about the night daughter Sabeen was killed in Karachi for being a supporter of free speech. Show more
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The Inquiry
Why Do US Cops Keep Killing Unarmed Black Men?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Recent deaths of unarmed black men have triggered protests in a number of US cities. Activists claim they are evidence of racism and inequality in the justice system. Show more
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Discovery
Shedding Light on the Brain
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Biologists use light to explore the brain, and alter it - with the help of genes borrowed from swamp algae. Roland Pease investigates the fast moving field of optogenetics. Show more
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DIY morphine, China-US espionage, forced marriage in Chechnya Show more
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Iraqis on trying to retake Ramadi, listener questions on the migrant boat crisis, and should Australia let Jihadis return home? Plus uproar over a child abuse sentence. Show more
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Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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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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Almost a year after the conflict with Israel, we have a special report from Gaza looking at the economy there and how ordinary Gazans are getting by. Show more
The Essential
The Inquiry: Why Do US Cops Keep Killing Unarmed Black Men?
10 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Former cop Seth Stoughton says a ‘warrior mentality’ makes police more likely to shoot Show more
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Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
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World Business Report
UK Slips into Deflation
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The UK economy slips into deflation for the first time in more than 50 years, but is it a cause for consumer relief or political concern? Plus, a fresh call to cap bankers' pay. Show more
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Digital Planet
Google Defends its Approach to Right to be Forgotten
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Goggle defends its stance on the right to be forgotten, MSF drones to the rescue, Digital spin on the Slave’s Lament, The science of deconstructing music hits. Show more
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Outlook
Remembering my Daughter Sabeen, Murdered for her Beliefs
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mahenaz Mahmud talks about the night daughter Sabeen was killed in Karachi for being a supporter of free speech. Show more
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Newshour
Are there any good military options in Iraq?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
US considers next move against Islamic State; Eating seals; Why bedbugs bite Show more
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The Inquiry
Why Do US Cops Keep Killing Unarmed Black Men?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Recent deaths of unarmed black men have triggered protests in a number of US cities. Activists claim they are evidence of racism and inequality in the justice system. Show more
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Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
US Charges Chinese Over Trade Spying
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
US authorities hit China with trade spying arrests, UK deflation worry, capping bank pay Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Digital Planet
Google Defends its Approach to Right to be Forgotten
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Goggle defends its stance on the right to be forgotten, MSF drones to the rescue, Digital spin on the Slave’s Lament, The science of deconstructing music hits. Show more
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Business Matters
Doing Business In The West Bank
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In our second special report from Israel and the Palestinian Territories, we go to the West Bank to see how companies operate when investment and trade is inhibited by occupation. Show more
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Outlook
Remembering my Daughter Sabeen, Murdered for her Beliefs
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mahenaz Mahmud talks about the night daughter Sabeen was killed in Karachi for being a supporter of free speech. Show more
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HARDtalk
Minister of Traditional Affairs, South Africa - Pravin Gordhan
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What is the ANC doing to ensure xenophobic violence does not flare up again? Show more
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Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
Newsday
Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia Hold Migrant Crisis Talks
1 hour
on BBC World Service Online
Migrant crisis talks; Airbags recall; Goodbye David Letterman Show more
