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Newsday
21/03/2024 05:06 GMT : Israel’s PM Netanyahu approves military plan for Rafah ground offensive
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Netanyahu says he will soon approve proposal to evacuate civilian population Show more
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Newsday
21/03/2024 06:06 GMT : US calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
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The US has submitted a resolution to the UN calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza Show more
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Newsday
21/03/2024 07:06 GMT : US submits draft resolution to UN calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
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US previously limited its statements to saying it wanted a ceasefire "as soon as possible" Show more
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The Inquiry
Will neighbouring countries follow El Salvador's lead on crime?
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President Nayib Bukele is credited with driving down gang violence in El Salvador. Will neighbouring countries copy El Salvador's tough on crime model? Show more
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Business Daily
Selling Sark: Can a property deal save an island economy?
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Globally, small islands face economic struggles - here's an unusual course of action. Show more
Witness History
Discovering the Terracotta Army
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In 1974, a chance find by farmers digging a well in China led to an astonishing archaeological discovery. Show more
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Assignment
Border Stories, part 2: Coyotes and kidnap
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Every day, thousands travel across Mexico towards the US on routes dominated by criminals. We hear about kidnap and extortion from those who risked everything to enter the US. Show more
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Unexpected Elements
Ancient water, modern solutions
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In a week of headlines about water shortages slowing ships in the Panama Canal and drought in India's Silicon Valley, we look at unexpected ways to manage the world’s water Show more
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Is fasting for faith good for the mind and body? Show more
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Outlook
The lawyer, the chemical giant, and the contaminated water
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Robert Bilott was an attorney who defended large US corporations. Then a call from a farmer changed his career forever, and he uncovered a crisis affecting thousands of people. Show more
Witness History
Discovering the Terracotta Army
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In 1974, a chance find by farmers digging a well in China led to an astonishing archaeological discovery. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Newshour
21/03/2024 14:06 GMT: US ready to try a new Gaza ceasefire at the United Nations
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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is visiting the Middle East to discuss Gaza post-war plan Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 21/03/2024 15:32 GMT : US sues Apple over iPhone 'monopoly power'
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The US Justice Department sues Apple saying it used its power to limit competition - the company deny the claims. Show more
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BBC OS
2024/03/21 16:06 GMT: Extreme heat can double stillbirth risk
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New research from India found that the risks are a lot higher than previously thought. Show more
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BBC OS
2024/03/21 17:06 GMT: Haiti: Millions in need of food aid
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The situation in Haiti is worsening due to widespread gang violence. 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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A rare glimpse into the lives of the ancestors moving from Africa to the whole world 74,000 years ago. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 21/03/2024 22:32 GMT : US Department of Justice and 16 other states sue Apple
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The US has filed a landmark lawsuit against Apple which accuses the tech giant of monopolising the smartphone market and crushing competition. Show more
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Is fasting for faith good for the mind and body? Show more
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Unexpected Elements
Ancient water, modern solutions
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In a week of headlines about water shortages slowing ships in the Panama Canal and drought in India's Silicon Valley, we look at unexpected ways to manage the world’s water Show more
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Business Matters
Apple's latest lawsuit
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The US has filed a landmark lawsuit against Apple which accuses the tech giant of monopolising the smartphone market and crushing competition. Show more
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Tech Life
Tech Life meets Spot the robot
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Tech Life visits one of the most hazardous places for humans, a former radioactive nuclear plant, with the help of a robot called Spot. Show more
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Outlook
The lawyer, the chemical giant, and the contaminated water
41 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Robert Bilott was an attorney who defended large US corporations. Then a call from a farmer changed his career forever, and he uncovered a crisis affecting thousands of people. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Heart and Soul
How the Church’s role in Argentina’s dictatorship shook the nation’s faith
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How the Church’s role in Argentina’s bloody military dictatorship changed people’s faith. Show more