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Science In Action
The Four-Legged Hugging Snake
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Snake Evolution; Updates on Pluto; Infections at the livestock wildlife interface Show more
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Obama calls for gay rights in Africa; A visit to Nairobi's slum school; Migrants drown Show more
Obama exclusive, stopping a talkative president, the lost painting used as a noticeboard. Show more
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Business Daily
World's First Malaria Vaccine
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GSK gets the green light from European regulators for the world's first malaria vaccine. Sir Andrew Witty, GSK's CEO, how it might be funded and distributed. Show more
Witness History
Britain's Landslide 1945 Election
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In July 1945 Labour won a surprise victory, defeating Britain's war-time leader Winston Churchill. Show more
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President Obama set to arrive in Kenya, Louisiana reacts to the latest shooting in a cinema and Turkey attacks ISIS targets in Syria. We broadcast live from Nairobi. Show more
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The Fifth Floor
Beyond Obama-mania: Reporters' Stories
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President Obama talks about the impact he still hopes the US can have on Africa, his concerns about Britain leaving the EU, and frustrations over US gun laws. Show more
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Science In Action
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Obama Talks to BBC on Guns, Iran and Africa Visit
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Exclusive Obama interview: Turkey attacks IS: First malaria vaccine backed by regulators
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As Obama visits Kenya, we discuss what he has done for Africa.
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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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Claims that Ashley Madison, the dating site for people seeking affairs, was hacked. And, iPod's father Tony Fadell on wearable tech and privacy. Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones. Show more
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World Football
Hernan Crespo and Fifa's 'Dinosaurs'
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Hernan Crespo's caoching ambitions and the former Fifa advisor Michael Hershman talks about his frustrations while dealing with the 'dinosaurs' of the organisation. Show more
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World Business Report
Obama to Talk Business in Kenya
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President Barack Obama visits East Africa to strengthen US trade and boost security. The American leader tells the BBC that new trade means new hope for the continent. Show more
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Burundi's President Nkurunziza re-elected, Fiat Chrysler recalls cars over hacking fears Show more
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Encryption lies at the heart of our digital lives, but the human need for secrecy stretches back thousands of years. Why do we need to keep things secret? Show more
More or Less returns to the question of how long you might live. Those born today can expect to live six and a half years longer than those born in 1990. Can this trend continue? Show more
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The Fifth Floor
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Turkey Air Strikes Against IS
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Turkey carries air strikes against IS; Obama in Kenya; the night Bob Dylan went electric
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Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency - David Howman
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World Football
Hernan Crespo and Fifa's 'Dinosaurs'
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Hernan Crespo's caoching ambitions and the former Fifa advisor Michael Hershman talks about his frustrations while dealing with the 'dinosaurs' of the organisation. Show more
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Chilean officers charged over Dirty War crimes, Turkey ups the ante against ISIS, Burundi elects president for third term Show more
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WTO Strikes 'Landmark' IT Trade Deal
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World Trade Organisation members reach a deal on IT tariffs worth 1.3 trillion dollars. Plus, top tips for investment in Iran after the nuclear deal. Show more
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More Turkish airstrikes against IS, Fiat-Chrysler recalls one-point-four million cars, the aircraft anti-bomb 'flybag' Show more
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Encryption lies at the heart of our digital lives, but the human need for secrecy stretches back thousands of years. Why do we need to keep things secret? Show more
More or Less returns to the question of how long you might live. Those born today can expect to live six and a half years longer than those born in 1990. Can this trend continue? Show more
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Business Matters
WTO Strikes 'Landmark' IT Trade Deal
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The World Trade Organisation has reached a deal to cut tariffs across the world on a range of technology related products from video games consoles to printer ink cartridges Show more
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Kevin Parker of Tame Impala on their third album, Andrea Faustini on his debut album and music from Nick Jonas, and Jason Isbell. Plus, the latest singles chart entries. Show more
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The World This Week
How Africans Brought 'Africa's Pinochet' To Book
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History is made in Africa as one country puts a former dictator of another in the dock. Chad's deposed leader, Hissene Habré, goes on trial on war crimes charges in Senegal. Show more
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The role of Buddhism in the debate over Japans military future, seventy years after the end of the second world war Show more
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