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Newsday
15/02/2023 05:06 GMT : What allows some quake survivors to stay alive under the rubble so long?
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Nine more quake survivors have been rescued in Turkey but the number confirmed killed in both countries is now more than 41,000. Show more
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Newsday
15/02/2023 06:06 GMT : First UN aid convoy for quake survivors crosses into rebel areas
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Syria's ambassador to the United Nations has told the BBC that international aid reaching northwest Syria will be distributed fairly, regardless of the civil war. Show more
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Newsday
15/02/2023 07:06 GMT : International aid begins to arrive in quake-hit opposition-held Syria
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The World Health Organization says 26 million people require humanitarian aid after the devastating quake in southern Turkey and northern Syria. Show more
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HARDtalk
Mick Lynch: Strife, strikes and workers' rights
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Stephen Sackur speaks to Mick Lynch, leader of Britain’s biggest rail union the RMT. His members are striking for inflation proofed pay and job protection. Can the union win? Show more
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Business Daily
Nigeria's election and the economy
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Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is struggling with soaring prices, fuel shortages and insecurity. How will that impact what's likely to be a very closely-contested election? Show more
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Misha Glenny on early Moscow before the Russian Empire Show more
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The Documentary
World Wide Waves '23: The sounds of community radio
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How stations like Rumphi FM in Malawi and Inuit radio in Canada are supporting marginalised and remote communities. Show more
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Tracking down scammers. How and why do they do it? One tells Hannah: “I always feel bad”. Researchers estimate half of all romance scams originate in West Africa. Show more
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Fergal Keane's work as a war correspondent was destroying him, but he couldn't stop. Show more
On 27 February 1996, gamers were first introduced to characters Pikachu, Eevee, and Charmander when the first Pokémon games were released in Japan. Show more
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Digital Planet
Internet shutdowns around the world
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Internet shutdowns are used by governments around the world to control how people access information. Gareth Mitchell and Bill Thompson look into the phenomenon with expert guests Show more
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Newshour
15/02/2023 14:06 GMT: Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon announces her resignation
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Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced resignation. She has led the Scottish National Party, which wants independence from Britain, for more than eight years. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 15/02/2023 15:32 GMT : New EU sanctions for Russia?
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The EU unveils plans to hit Russia with fresh sanctions worth nearly $12 billion. This comes ahead of the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/02/15 16:06 GMT: Tigray war: Eritrean soldiers accused of rape
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Locals have told the BBC that attacks on civilians have continued despite the peace deal. Show more
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On 27 February 1996, gamers were first introduced to characters Pikachu, Eevee, and Charmander when the first Pokémon games were released in Japan. 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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Health Check
Biting back: The fight against snakebite
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Snake bites: Who is affected and what is being done to tackle the issue? 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 15/02/2023 22:32 GMT : Russia's tech brain drain
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As the EU announces nearly $12 billion of sanctions aimed at weakening Moscow’s “war machine”, we hear how young tech workers are leaving the country for work elsewhere. Show more
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Tracking down scammers. How and why do they do it? One tells Hannah: “I always feel bad”. Researchers estimate half of all romance scams originate in West Africa. Show more
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Business Matters
How are sanctions affecting Russia?
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With nearly $12 billion of new Russia sanctions announced by the EU, we discuss the economic impacts they are having, and how they are causing a brain drain. Show more
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Assignment
On the frontline of Brexit
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David Baker travels to Northern Ireland and assesses the impact of Brexit. He meets businesses that have benefited from the new arrangements and others who say it’s been damaging. Show more
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On 27 February 1996, gamers were first introduced to characters Pikachu, Eevee, and Charmander when the first Pokémon games were released in Japan. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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