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Weekend
Coronavirus: Northern Italy to quarantine 16 million people
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
Italy is Europe's worst-hit country and reported a steep rise in virus infections on Saturday Show more
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Weekend
Coronavirus: Italy set to lock down 16 million people
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
The death toll in Italy has passed 230, with officials reporting more than 50 deaths in 24 hours Show more
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Weekend
Coronavirus: Authorities order the lockdown of northern Italy to try to halt the virus
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
Schools, gyms, pools, and ski resorts will be closed until early April Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Turkey opens its border
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Tensions rise as Turkey opens its border with the European Union and encourages migrants and refugees to try to cross into Greece. Show more
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Newshour
08/03/2020 13:06 GMT: Coronavirus: Northern Italy quarantines 16 million people
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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All sorts of Muslims, some very dynamic and modern, are embracing polygamy in Malaysia. Show more
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Music Life
Playing to people who don't look like you with Sarathy Korwar, Damien Escobar, Fehdah and Osman Gerein
28 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Percussionist Sarathy Korwar chats to Damien Escobar, Fehdah and Osman Gerein about the relationships they have with their instruments, and whether their audiences look like them. Show more
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Newshour
08/03/2020 21:06 GMT: Coronavirus: significant rise in Italian deaths
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
The number of people who have died in Italy rose by 133 on Sunday. Show more
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Sports News
08/03/2020 GMT
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for years
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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50 Things That Made the Modern Economy
Gutenberg press
10 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Johannes Gutenberg's printing press changed the course of human history - so why did he struggle to make money from it? Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Kitty Green: Film-making in the age of #Metoo
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Director Kitty Green on making films in the #metoo era Show more
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Sophia Smith Galer investigates the world of religion apps - from prayer hacks to actual hacks Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 09/03/2020 01:06 GMT: Half of northern Italy under quarantine to halt the coronavirus
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Around 16 million people need special permission to travel under the new measures. Show more
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