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Newsday
06/05/2020 04:06 GMT: US coronavirus task force to be scrapped
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
President Trump says new group will concentrate on 'safety and opening' Show more
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Newsday
06/05/2020 05:06 GMT: Trump: "We are bringing our country back"
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
What's behind the White House's decision to disband its coronavirus task force? Show more
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Newsday
06/05/2020 06:06 GMT: Is it too early to disband the US covid taskforce?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
President Trump wants to replace it with one focusing on reopening the country's economy Show more
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Digital Planet
Chinese mobile data predicts Covid-19 Spread
45 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Researchers predict Covid-19 spread in China using mobile phone data; solar powered lights and radios to tackle the crisis in Malawi; robotic fish help study real fish behaviour Show more
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The Documentary
Bradford Royal Infirmary: Week five inside the wards fighting against Covid-19
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
This is the account of one hospital’s race to help those made ill by the Coronavirus. Show more
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Business Daily
How coronavirus broke Brazil's economic dream
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Could economy minister Paulo Guedes be the next key ally to abandon embattled President Bolsonaro, as the country's austerity plan is abandoned in the face of the pandemic? Show more
Witness History
The battle for Berlin
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Eyewitness accounts of the final battle for the capital of Nazi Germany in 1945. The fall of the city to Soviet forces led to the end of the Second World War in Europe. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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UK rapper Loyle Carner joins flautist Keith Waithe in Guyana for a musical collaboration. Show more
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World Book Club
Hilary Mantel - Bring Up the Bodies
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Multi-award winning novel charting the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell, the most powerful minister in the court of King Henry VIII. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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1925. Miriam and her mother move into a kibbutz close to Jerusalem. Miriam meets an Arab boy, Youssef, for the first time. Episode two of the drama. Show more
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Outlook
The Covid-19 nurses: Sharing our stories
41 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Around the world nurses are risking their lives to treat coronavirus patients. Today two of those nurses from two different continents are sharing their stories on Outlook. Show more
Witness History
The battle for Berlin
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Eyewitness accounts of the final battle for the capital of Nazi Germany in 1945. The fall of the city to Soviet forces led to the end of the Second World War in Europe. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
06/05/2020 13:06 GMT: British PM defends the government's handling of the coronavirus
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
Boris Johnson has defended the British government's handling of the coronavirus outbreak Show more
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The Documentary
Bradford Royal Infirmary: Week five inside the wards fighting against Covid-19
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
This is the account of one hospital’s race to help those made ill by the Coronavirus. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 06/05/2020 14:32 GMT: Spain debates lockdown extension
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Spain's parliament has seen a fierce debate over whether to extend lockdown powers. Show more
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BBC OS
2020/05/06 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus: Conversation with sex workers
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
The impact on three women in the Netherlands, Nigeria and Canada Show more
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Witness History
The battle for Berlin
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Eyewitness accounts of the final battle for the capital of Nazi Germany in 1945. The fall of the city to Soviet forces led to the end of the Second World War in Europe. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Should we wear face masks?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Face masks and coronavirus; respiratory physiotherapy for covid-19 patients; remdesivir; covid-19 and diabetes; coronavirus transmission in the workplace. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
06/05/2020 20:06 GMT: EU facing 'deep recession'
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
The European Commission predicts a decline in economic activity this year of 7.5% Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Book Club
Hilary Mantel - Bring Up the Bodies
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Multi-award winning novel charting the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell, the most powerful minister in the court of King Henry VIII. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US looks to step up economic action against China
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
US China Trade war seems to be re-emerging. Show more
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The Inquiry
Why are so many ethnic minorities dying in the UK and US?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Data from the UK shows a disproportionate number of Covid-19 deaths are among Black and ethnic minority groups. In the US data is showing a similar story. So what’s going on? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Should we wear face masks?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Face masks and coronavirus; respiratory physiotherapy for covid-19 patients; remdesivir; covid-19 and diabetes; coronavirus transmission in the workplace. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Hanging by a thread: Bangladesh’s garment workers
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Assignment investigates the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic on workers and factory owners in Bangladesh’s garment sector. Show more
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The Food Chain
What next for restaurants?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
What will it mean to be a restaurant after coronavirus? Show more
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Outlook
The Covid-19 nurses: Sharing our stories
41 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Around the world nurses are risking their lives to treat coronavirus patients. Today two of those nurses from two different continents are sharing their stories on Outlook. Show more
Witness History
The battle for Berlin
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Eyewitness accounts of the final battle for the capital of Nazi Germany in 1945. The fall of the city to Soviet forces led to the end of the Second World War in Europe. Show more
