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Hawaiian authorities said human error caused the missile alert. Show more
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A false warning of an imminent missile attack on Hawaii; the US ambassador on whether much has changed in The Gambia; a $1.5M payout for equality by Mark Wahlberg Show more
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The problem of Islamic radicalisation in France; reconvening the Catalan parliament; are monarchies more stable and prosperous than republics? Show more
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President Trump cancels UK visit and gives deadline for Iran nuclear deal; Kazakhstan changes its alphabet from Cyrillic to Latin Show more
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The Food Chain
In Search of Wine's 'Holy Grail'
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The quest to curb rising alcohol levels in wine without losing flavour. Show more
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Rwanda has closed its gender gap by 80%. Is it a model other countries should follow? Show more
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Heart and Soul
Finding Shelter In Germany's Cities of Refuge
27 minutes
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Germany’s Christians are controversially giving refugees sanctuary in their churches but are being criticised by many in the country who want to send them home. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
The Names of the Dead
23 minutes
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How the drug trade to Iran has depleted one Afghan village; animal diplomacy between France and China; the grey men of Italian politics; and the rituals of mourning in Martinique Show more
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Trending
The History of ‘Fake News’ (Part 1)
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The meaning of the term “fake news” has been completely transformed – so what does it mean now, and is the phrase even useful at all? Show more
Over to You
Listeners Angered by Equal Pay ‘Broadcast Ban’
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Since the resignation of the BBC's China Editor in protest over a gender pay-gap, reporters in support of the move have been censored. Outraged listeners have their say. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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A love story that began at the outbreak of the Korean War. Show more
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People Fixing The World
Can We Save Coral?
23 minutes
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The World Hacks team investigates three ideas that aim to save coral. Can any of them transform the fortune of this endangered ecosystem? Show more
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Science In Action
Oil Spill in East China Sea
27 minutes
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Oil Spill in East China Sea. Also, monitoring our gut gasses with an internal sensor, chimpanzee relatedness and why flowering plants became so successful, so rapidly Show more
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The Tunisian government announce social reforms after days of anti-austerity protests Show more
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The Documentary
Pandemic: The Story of the 1918 Flu
50 minutes
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How the flu pandemic of 100 years ago affected every corner of the world. Show more
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The Arts Hour
Gary Oldman becomes Winston Churchill
50 minutes
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British actor Gary Oldman tells us why he had to subtly change Winston Churchill’s voice for the film Darkest Hour Show more
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Live commentary from Anfield, where Liverpool host leaders Manchester City
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Live coverage as Liverpool take on leaders Manchester City.
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The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond, plus we look ahead to the Winter Olympics.
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Living with the Gods
The House of God
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The temple designed and formed in Mesopotamia about 4000 years ago to be a house of god. Show more
More or Less
How Louis Bachelier Scooped Economists by Half a Century
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A forgotten French mathematician’s unusual approach to the stock market. Show more
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The legendary British singer Georgie Fame who introduced rhythm and blues and soul to the youth of the UK in the '60s. Show more
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Anti-austerity protests continue on the 7th anniversary of the Tunisian revolution Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Heart and Soul
Finding Shelter In Germany's Cities of Refuge
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Germany’s Christians are controversially giving refugees sanctuary in their churches but are being criticised by many in the country who want to send them home. Show more
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The History Hour
When France Said 'Non' to Britain Joining Europe
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
When France stopped Britain joining Europe, the record for staying awake, the first iPhone, a post-war friendship between Britain and Germany, and a notorious Algerian massacre. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2018/01/15 01:06 GMT: International Builder Carillion in Debt Crisis
23 minutes
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Carillion's projects include Union Station in Toronto and the Suez Canal road tunnel. Show more
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