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Newsday
18/08/2022 04:06 GMT : Malaysia's top court starts hearings against former PM Razak
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
If he loses the appeal, Najib Razak could be the first Prime Minister to go to jail. Show more
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Newsday
18/08/2022 05:06 GMT : 1MDB Scandal: Court starts PM Razak's final appeal
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineNajib was found guilty of such crimes as abuse of power and money laundering Show more
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Newsday
18/08/2022 06:06 GMT : Former Malaysia PM launches final appeal to avoid jail sentence
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineNajib Razak has been found guilty of money laundering could face 12 years in prison. Show more
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The Inquiry
Can we control the weather?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
This summer, countries across the world have experienced severe weather events, from flash floods, to record breaking heatwaves and droughts. But could weather be controlled? Show more
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Are all the companies who change their logo to include the rainbow pride symbol genuinely supporting LGBT rights, or is it a cynical marketing ploy? We look into rainbow washing. Show more
Witness History
The death of Jawaharlal Nehru
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In May 1964 India's first prime minister and the man who led India to independence died. His niece, the writer Nayantara Sahgal, remembers her famous uncle. Show more
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This former Soviet republic faces both east and west - but which way is best for Moldova's future? Show more
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Health Check
Transplant hope as kidney blood groups swapped
26 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Blood group change could improve kidney transplant access; a new Covid vaccine approved in the UK; can surgeons overseeing multiple operations help cut surgery waiting lists? Show more
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The Forum
The Art of War: Ancient Chinese guide to victory
40 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A manual for achieving success on the battlefield, and in life. Show more
Sporting Witness
The most controversial three seconds in basketball history
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The USSR faced the USA in the 1972 Olympic men's basketball final. The match had a bizarre ending. Ben Henderson spoke to Ivan Edeshko, who played a crucial role for the the USSR. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Food Chain
Liquid gold: The price of cooking oil
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What rising vegetable oil prices mean for food businesses. Show more
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Outlook
How I fell in love with blindness
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Itto Outini lost her sight but gained her freedom. Show more
Witness History
The death of Jawaharlal Nehru
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In May 1964 India's first prime minister and the man who led India to independence died. His niece, the writer Nayantara Sahgal, remembers her famous uncle. 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
18/08/2022 13:06 GMT: Guterres meets Zelensky in Lviv
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
The UN Secretary General António Guterres is meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine Show more
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The Inquiry
Can we control the weather?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
This summer, countries across the world have experienced severe weather events, from flash floods, to record breaking heatwaves and droughts. But could weather be controlled? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 18/08/2022 14:32 GMT : US and Taiwan signal trade talks
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Washington has announced it will hold trade negotiations with Taipei in the coming weeks. China has warned against the move. But some Taiwanese businesses say it could help them. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2022/08/18 16:06 GMT: UN Secretary General in Ukraine
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
Antonio Guterres meets Ukraine and Turkey's leaders to try to find a solution to the war. Show more
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Witness History
The death of Jawaharlal Nehru
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In May 1964 India's first prime minister and the man who led India to independence died. His niece, the writer Nayantara Sahgal, remembers her famous uncle. 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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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.
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
18/08/2022 20:06 GMT: Ukraine's President accuses Russia of “nuclear blackmail” over Zaporizhzhia plant
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
The Art of War: Ancient Chinese guide to victory
40 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A manual for achieving success on the battlefield, and in life. Show more
Sporting Witness
The most controversial three seconds in basketball history
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The USSR faced the USA in the 1972 Olympic men's basketball final. The match had a bizarre ending. Ben Henderson spoke to Ivan Edeshko, who played a crucial role for the the USSR. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Trump Organization's CFO pleads guilty on tax crimes
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Allen Weisselberg, who has worked for Donald Trump for almost 50 years, will now have to testify against the Trump Organization as part of the settlement. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Football
Ukraine, Afghanistan and Lewes FC
34 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Shakhtar Donetsk's Director of Football, Darijo Srna, discusses the return of the Ukrainian Premier League. And we're joined by the former Afghanistan women's coach Kelly Lindsey. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
How I fell in love with blindness
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Itto Outini lost her sight but gained her freedom. Show more
Witness History
The death of Jawaharlal Nehru
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In May 1964 India's first prime minister and the man who led India to independence died. His niece, the writer Nayantara Sahgal, remembers her famous uncle. 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.
