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Newsday
16/12/2020 05:06 GMT: Top US Congress leaders say they hope to agree on Covid aid package
53 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Four top US congressional leaders hold meeting to try to break months of stalemate over a coronavirus relief package. Show more
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Newsday
16/12/2020 06:06 GMT: Germany under tougher restrictions amid Covid rise
53 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
All non-essential businesses will close under Germany's new restrictions. Show more
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Newsday
16/12/2020 07:06 GMT: Germany starts Christmas lockdown amid Covid surge
53 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
All non-essential businesses will close under Germany's new restrictions. Show more
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HARDtalk
Christopher Ruddy: Is the media amplifying division in America?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to Christopher Ruddy, CEO of the conservative Newsmax media group and close personal friend of Donald Trump. Show more
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Business Daily
Meeting in the virtual world
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Could virtual offices provide an alternative to endless Zoom calls? Show more
Witness History
British reality TV is born
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The first British fly-on-the-wall documentary series aired on the BBC in 1974. It was called The Family and followed the lives of the Wilkins family in Reading. Show more
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What chance do communities have of getting looted artefacts back, and what lessons do the world's museums need to learn? Show more
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The Documentary
Don't log off: Opportunity
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Alan Dein connects with individuals whose lives have shifted in the coronavirus pandemic. Show more
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Dr Mark Carney considers how money has come to rule human values and what to do about it. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Digital Planet
Dispelling COVID-19 vaccine myths online
44 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Dispelling vaccine misinformation online. Also God of Mars, the first film to use Games tech for special effects and seeing the value behind data. Show more
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Outlook
The epic Arabic poem that was born in a stable
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Uruk's Anthem is one of the longest poems in Arabic history. It took 12 years to write and brought its author Adnan Al-Sayegh international acclaim and a place on a death list. Show more
Witness History
British reality TV is born
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The first British fly-on-the-wall documentary series aired on the BBC in 1974. It was called The Family and followed the lives of the Wilkins family in Reading. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
Don't log off: Opportunity
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Alan Dein connects with individuals whose lives have shifted in the coronavirus pandemic. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
16/12/2020 14:06 GMT: European countries impose pre-Christmas COVID lockdown
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Germany is among several European countries to impose a strict pre-Christmas lockdown to try and control the COVID-19 pandemic Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 16/12/2020 15:32 GMT: Australia WTO appeal over Chinese barley tariffs
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Australia will appeal China's tariff on its barley at the World Trade Organisation. Show more
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BBC OS
2020/12/16 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus conversations: Food banks
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
MacKenzie Scott has donated $4.2bn to organisations helping people during the pandemic Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
British reality TV is born
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The first British fly-on-the-wall documentary series aired on the BBC in 1974. It was called The Family and followed the lives of the Wilkins family in Reading. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
In Iran, one in five infected by coronavirus
31 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Coronavirus in Iran; Covid vaccine news; circadian upsets for overseas students; genetic factors for severe Covid; kind words and music reduce post-op pain; earwax and diabetes. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 16/12/2020 22:32 GMT: WHO gets green light to visit Wuhan
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The WHO will visit Wuhan in China to investigate the origins of coronavirus Show more
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The Documentary
Don't log off: Opportunity
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Alan Dein connects with individuals whose lives have shifted in the coronavirus pandemic. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
David Edmonds discovers five big ideas that could change the way we think about cities. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
WHO gets green light to visit Wuhan
53 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The WHO will visit Wuhan in China to investigate the origins of coronavirus Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Darfur: A precarious peace
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
UN peacekeepers are leaving Sudan’s troubled region of Darfur. But will a new peace agreement be enough to finally end the 17 year conflict and provide security for civilians? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The epic Arabic poem that was born in a stable
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Uruk's Anthem is one of the longest poems in Arabic history. It took 12 years to write and brought its author Adnan Al-Sayegh international acclaim and a place on a death list. Show more
Witness History
British reality TV is born
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The first British fly-on-the-wall documentary series aired on the BBC in 1974. It was called The Family and followed the lives of the Wilkins family in Reading. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
