The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
25/02/2021 05:06 GMT : China says 100m raised out of poverty
53 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China has declared that the entire population has been lifted out of poverty, including one hundred million rural people since Xi Jinping became president. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
25/02/2021 06:06 GMT : China claims a monumental social and economic transformation
53 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has declared that China has scored a "complete victory" in its fight against poverty. Show more
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Newsday
25/02/2021 07:06 GMT : China celebrates ending rural poverty
53 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How much of this is real progress and how much is the official Communist party line? Show more
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The Inquiry
What is the future for Myanmar?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As protests continue in Myanmar against the generals who staged a military coup, has the country lost all prospects for a democratic future? Show more
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Business Daily
China's vaccine diplomacy
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Poorer countries in search of Covid-19 vaccines are looking east Show more
Witness History
The WW2 airman from Sierra Leone
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Johnny Smythe was one of very few West Africans to fly with Britain's airforce during WW2. He was a navigator with a bombing crew and was shot down over Germany in 1943. Show more
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Assignment
Kenya’s unhappy doctors and nurses
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Kenyans are angry at the death of a young doctor who had said he lacked enough protection from Covid. Critics say his story reveals a malaise in the country’s health sector. Show more
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The Food Chain
Alice Waters: My life in five dishes
34 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The influential chef and activist tells us how she started a food revolution, and why her work is not yet done. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Abraham Maslow’s psychology of human needs
40 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A humanist who showed us a path to a life well lived. Show more
The first international sports event for LGBT athletes was held in San Francisco in 1982. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Health Check
Long Covid: solving the mysteries
36 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Ebola outbreak in Guinea; Long Covid; why coronavirus vaccines were developed so fast; ketamine nasal spray for depression Show more
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Outlook
The child labourer who became a star of Mexico's food scene
44 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Top chef ‘Fast Eddie’ was deported from the US twice and served time in prison before making a success of his life. Eduardo Garcia is now one of the world's best restauranteurs. 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 latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
25/02/2021 14:06 GMT: Myanmar coup: Supporters of military Junta clash with pro-democracy rivals
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
The military says the police are using minimal force in dealing with the protests Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 25/02/2021 15:32 GMT : China's Xi claims an end to extreme poverty
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China's president Xi Jinping has claimed his country has eradicated extreme poverty. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2021/02/25 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus conversations: The role of robots during the pandemic and beyond
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Robots have been increasingly used during the pandemic. We discuss the legacy of this. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The WW2 airman from Sierra Leone
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Johnny Smythe was one of very few West Africans to fly with Britain's airforce during WW2. He was a navigator with a bombing crew and was shot down over Germany in 1943. 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.
Science In Action
Waste not, want not
31 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Novel recycling to make new products 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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 25/02/2021 22:32 GMT : China's Xi claims an end to extreme poverty
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China's president Xi Jinping has claimed his country has eradicated extreme poverty. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Food Chain
Alice Waters: My life in five dishes
34 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The influential chef and activist tells us how she started a food revolution, and why her work is not yet done. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Abraham Maslow’s psychology of human needs
40 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A humanist who showed us a path to a life well lived. Show more
The first international sports event for LGBT athletes was held in San Francisco in 1982. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Pressure mounts on California Governor Newsom, as recall petition gains momentum
53 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Governor facing recall petition over his handling of the Coronavirus pandemic response. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Dr Seth Berkley: How to ensure the whole world gets a Covid vaccine
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A vast gulf is opening up between Covid vaccination rates in the richest countries and the poorest.. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
Yohan Cabaye, 'Super Agents' and İstanbul Başakşehir
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Former France international Yohan Cabaye discusses his decision to retire from football. And we find out what's gone wrong for the Turkish champions İstanbul Başakşehir. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The child labourer who became a star of Mexico's food scene
44 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Top chef ‘Fast Eddie’ was deported from the US twice and served time in prison before making a success of his life. Eduardo Garcia is now one of the world's best restauranteurs. Show more
Witness History
The WW2 airman from Sierra Leone
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Johnny Smythe was one of very few West Africans to fly with Britain's airforce during WW2. He was a navigator with a bombing crew and was shot down over Germany in 1943. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Tech Life
Who blinked - Facebook or Australia?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Facebook and the Australian government reach a compromise over a new law requiring tech giants to pay publishers for news content. Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
Waste not, want not
31 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Novel recycling to make new products Show more
