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Newsday
23/02/2023 05:06 GMT : Ukraine war: UN debates resolution on Russian withdrawal
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The UN general assembly debates a resolution calling on Russia to withdraw from Ukraine - we hear from a former US ambassador to NATO about diplomatic efforts to end the war. Show more
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Newsday
23/02/2023 06:06 GMT : UN discusses motion for Russia's immediate withdrawal from Ukraine
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The UN General Assembly has been meeting in New York to discuss a demand for Russia to withdraw immediately and unconditionally from Ukraine. Show more
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Newsday
23/02/2023 07:06 GMT : UN chief condemns Russia's Ukraine invasion
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The United Nation's chief has condemned the invasion of Ukraine ahead of the anniversary of the start of the war. Show more
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The Inquiry
What is Putin’s plan now for Ukraine?
23 minutes
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One year in, Russia has failed to take control in Ukraine, its army has suffered heavy losses and President Putin has not gained as much ground as he hoped. What’s his plan now? Show more
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Business Daily
Ukraine war: Preserving culture
18 minutes
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How Ukrainian art was brought out of Kyiv to safety in Spain and how other artefacts belonging to the National Museum of Ukraine are being protected. Show more
Witness History
Families interned in WW2 China
9 minutes
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Thousands of people from Allied countries living in China were interned by the Japanese in World War Two. Christopher John Huckstep, 93, was 13 when his family was imprisoned. Show more
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Assignment
The parallel universe of Russia’s war
27 minutes
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Why do so many Russians support – or at least accept – a war against their closest neighbour? We meet some of those who’ve persuaded them that they’re the ones under attack. Show more
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The Forum
How the shipping container changed the world
40 minutes
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How standardising the humble shipping container revolutionised world trade. Show more
Sporting Witness
The first Basketball World Cup
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In 1950, Argentina hosted the inaugural Basketball World Cup for ten teams from around the world.
Argentina beat the USA 64–50 in the final in Buenos Aires on 3 November. Show more
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The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate. Show more
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Outlook
How a kids’ TV star ended up on China’s most wanted list
41 minutes
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Gulchehra Hoja made her name as the popular host of China’s first Uyghur-language children’s TV show. But exposing Uyghur detention camps would make her an enemy of the state. Show more
Witness History
Families interned in WW2 China
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Thousands of people from Allied countries living in China were interned by the Japanese in World War Two. Christopher John Huckstep, 93, was 13 when his family was imprisoned. Show more
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Health Check
Supporting Ukrainian children
26 minutes
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Human milk banks, babies born during conflict, and mental health support for Ukrainian children in Europe: this week is all about the health of children and newborns. Show more
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We hear about Russians supporting the war in Ukraine and those against. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 23/02/2023 15:32 GMT : Keeping the lights on in South Africa
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The South African government has agreed to take on $23bn of debt from the state power company Eskom. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/02/23 16:06 GMT: Ukrainian students
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We hear a conversation between four Ukrainian students nearly a year on since the war began. Show more
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Witness History
Families interned in WW2 China
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Thousands of people from Allied countries living in China were interned by the Japanese in World War Two. Christopher John Huckstep, 93, was 13 when his family was imprisoned. 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
Cyclone Freddy batters Madagascar
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Cyclone Freddy batters Madagascar and threatens Mozambique and South Africa. We have the science of the record-breaking storm system. 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 23/02/2023 22:32 GMT : Former FTX boss faces four new criminal charges
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Former boss of collapsed crypto exchange FTX faces four new criminal charges accusing him of conspiring to make illegal political donations and to commit bank fraud. Show more
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The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate. Show more
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Business Matters
Ukraine War: One year on
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Today marks a year since Russia invaded Ukraine, so how is the country’s economy faring? Show more
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World Football
Haiti celebrate and Turkish football returns
32 minutes
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Haiti's Chelsea Supris celebrates reaching the World Cup for the very first time, and Gambian international Lamin Jallow tells us how the earthquakes in Turkey have affected him. Show more
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