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From Our Own Correspondent
Brazil's steady stream of grief
23 minutes
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The Amazonian city of Manaus reels from a second wave of Covid infections. Plus: fear stalks Afghanistan; India's farmers protest; and child miners sift for gold in DR Congo Show more
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The huge row that has broken out among scientists about how lateral flow or rapid coronavirus tests should be used. Show more
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Protests expected across Russia; Europe at war over COVID-19 vaccines Show more
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Serbia leads the way in vaccine roll-out in Europe; demonstrations planned in Russia Show more
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Anti-Putin demonstrations across Russia; vaccine rows across Europe Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Brazil's steady stream of grief
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Amazonian city of Manaus reels from a second wave of Covid infections. Plus: fear stalks Afghanistan; India's farmers protest; and child miners sift for gold in DR Congo Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Heart and Soul
Redemption in recycling
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Colm Flynn meets George and Mimi Limbach, a couple from Philadelphia whose Christian faith has driven them to set up a programme to help ex-offenders reintegrate into society. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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When does a mutation become a new variant; will new vaccines work against the new versions identified in South Africa, the UK and Brazil; is herd immunity still possible? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
31/01/2021 13:06 GMT: Thousands protest across Russia
53 minutes
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Another day of mass arrests in Russia as thousands turn out for illegal protests. Show more
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Are people in the medical and humanitarian professions suffering from emotional burnout? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The huge row that has broken out among scientists about how lateral flow or rapid coronavirus tests should be used. 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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Music Life
The courage to be disliked with BŪJIN, Desire Marea, Lynn Daphne Rudolph and Jackie Queens
31 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
South African artists BŪJIN, Desire Marea, Lynn Daphne Rudolph and Jackie Queens discuss getting into trouble and why the collective experience of creating is better. Show more
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Newshour
31/01/2021 21:06 GMT: Thousands of Russians demand Navalny release
53 minutes
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More than five thousand arrests following second week of protests in Russia. Show more
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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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Leah Sottile on the legacy of the Oklahoma City Bombing and America’s far-right today. Show more
The huge row that has broken out among scientists about how lateral flow or rapid coronavirus tests should be used. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS Conversations
Coronavirus: Vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minorities
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We hear why some people from ethnic minorities are worried about the vaccine. Show more
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After social media suspended accounts, some have questioned the power of Silicon Valley. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 01/02/2021 01:06 GMT : India to unveil its latest budget
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
India is set to unveil its budget, so which industries will get a government boost? Show more
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Heart and Soul
Redemption in recycling
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Colm Flynn meets George and Mimi Limbach, a couple from Philadelphia whose Christian faith has driven them to set up a programme to help ex-offenders reintegrate into society. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Madawi Al-Rasheed: Can the Saudi Crown Prince's authority really be challenged?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is there really any prospect of external or internal pressure challenging the authority of Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman? Show more
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The Conversation
Selling Sunset: How I find homes for the rich and famous
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Two women working in Dubai and LA talk to Kim Chakanetsa about the business of selling multi-million dollar homes. Show more
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The Forum
Eleusinian Mysteries: Secret ceremonies promising happiness
40 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What made the rites at Eleusis, which continued throughout classical antiquity, so moving or even life changing? Show more
Sporting Witness
Mianne Bagger - Golf's transgender pioneer
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 2004, Mianne Bagger of Denmark became the first transitioned woman to play in a professional golf tournament Show more
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The Climate Question
Will Africa really leapfrog to renewables?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Thousands of new power plants are planned across the continent. But the majority are expected to run on fossil fuels. What would it take to bring clean power to every African? Show more
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CrowdScience
Will giving up alcohol improve my sperm count?
36 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
When planning to have a baby, women are expected to give up a lot. But is there evidence men should give up alcohol, coffee and other vices to improve their chance to conceive? Show more
