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Newsday
29/12/2022 05:06 GMT : Covid testing for visitors from China
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Italy, Japan, Taiwan and India also announced mandatory tests, but Australia and UK said there were no new rules for travellers from China Show more
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Newsday
29/12/2022 06:06 GMT : Chinese Visitors: US requires negative Covid test
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Italy, Japan, Taiwan and India also announced mandatory tests but Australia and UK said there were no new rules for travellers from China Show more
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Newsday
29/12/2022 07:06 GMT : US to impose Covid-19 tests for travellers from China
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Italy, Japan, Taiwan and India also announced mandatory tests but Australia and UK said there were no new rules for travellers from China Show more
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The Inquiry
How do you live to be 100?
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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What’s the key to living a longer, healthier, and happier life? How much is it down to genes, lifestyle or society? Or does science have the answers? Show more
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Witness History
Inventing instant noodles
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In August 1958, the Japanese entrepreneur, Momofuku Ando, came up with the idea of a brand new food product that would change the eating habits of people across the world. Show more
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Assignment
Fighting 'fat-phobia' in Brazil
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Some Brazilian cities are starting to pass laws to fight discrimination against people who are obese. Show more
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The Forum
The Cynics: Counter-culture from Ancient Greece
40 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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The enduring ideas of practical philosophers who disdained social customs and conventions. Show more
The first Maccabiah Games, a multi-sport event for Jewish athletes, were held in 1932.
They now take place every four years in Israel. Show more
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Outlook
Young hearts run free: The life and soul of Candi Staton
41 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Candi Staton’s 1976 disco anthem became a dancefloor classic, but the lyrics tell a story of hardship and heartbreak that reveal what was happening behind the scenes. Show more
Witness History
Inventing instant noodles
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In August 1958, the Japanese entrepreneur, Momofuku Ando, came up with the idea of a brand new food product that would change the eating habits of people across the world. Show more
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Health Check
Can you knit away your worries?
26 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Knitting classes for depression and anxiety; history of benefits of crafts; why it’s hard to study the impact of crafting; supporting prisoners’ mental health with embroidery Show more
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Newshour
29/12/2022 14:06 GMT: Russia fires dozens of missiles at Ukrainian cities
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Cities across Ukraine have been targeted by a wave of Russian missile strikes, in one of the largest bombardments since the war began. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 29/12/2022 15:32 GMT : China's reopening sparks concern abroad
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A number of countries mull bringing back mandatory Covid testing for visitors coming from China as a wave of coronavirus infections spreads across the world's second economy. Show more
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BBC OS
2022/12/29 16:06 GMT: Russia fires dozens of missiles across Ukraine
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Russia has launched one of the biggest attacks on Ukraine since the start of the war. Show more
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Witness History
Inventing instant noodles
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In August 1958, the Japanese entrepreneur, Momofuku Ando, came up with the idea of a brand new food product that would change the eating habits of people across the world. Show more
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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Science In Action
The James Webb Space Telescope: The first six months
33 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope has produced amazing images, and amazing science, in its first five months. Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 29/12/2022 22:32 GMT : Crypto: Is it a man's world?
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Sam Fenwick speaks to leading crypto experts who say the industry lacks diversity. Show more
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Your stories about the sentimental items in your kitchens Show more
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Business Matters
Pele: Brazilian football legend dies aged 82
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Pele is the only player to win the World Cup three times, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962 and 1970. He was named Fifa's Player of the Century in 2000. Show more
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Friends and former team-mates pay their respects to Pele. We hear from the former Brazil and Santos defender Rildo and former New York Cosmos player Werner Roth. Show more
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