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Newsday
15/10/2020 04:06 GMT: Anti-government protests in Thailand
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The Thai security forces have broken up a big anti-government protest in the capital Bangkok. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
15/10/2020 05:06 GMT: Covid-19: night curfews for nine French cities
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
President Macron admits it is a worrying situation but denies virus is out of control. Show more
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Newsday
15/10/2020 06:06 GMT: Big protest broken up in Thailand
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Twenty people - including protest leaders - have been arrested in Thailand following the sudden declaration of a state of emergency. Show more
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The Inquiry
Should we learn to live with Covid?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
As governments move to contain a second wave of coronavirus, and debate over how to manage rising infection rates grow, Tanya Beckett asks: should we learn to live with Covid-19? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Africa's animation scene: Ready for takeoff
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
As a grassroots animation industry builds across the continent, African animators are being noticed by international studios such as Netflix. Show more
Witness History
The US Voting Rights Act of 1965
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The landmark civil rights era legislation was brought in to tackle racial discrimination during elections and to guarantee the rights of African Americans to vote. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Reza's story
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Chloe Hadjimatheou she tells the story of Said Reza Adib, a remarkable journalist who’s continued to ply his trade in spite of the huge odds stacked against him. Show more
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Health Check
Have you ever hugged your doctor?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Some doctors greet their patients with a hug – but would it be ok for a therapist to comfort a distressed client? The Touch Test reveals our attitudes towards touch in health care Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Telling the time: From sundials to satnav
44 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
A quick walk through the history of time keeping, from sundials to atomic clocks. Show more
Sporting Witness
Surfing the world's biggest waves
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
How legendary surfer Garrett McNamara broke the world record for biggest wave ever surfed at Nazaré in Portugal in 2011 Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Food Chain
How does food make a president?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
How food is used to win over voters in the US election. Show more
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Outlook
The actor who’s been saying the same lines for 32 years
44 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Catherine Russell has played the same part more than 13,000 times – without a sick day. Show more
Witness History
The US Voting Rights Act of 1965
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The landmark civil rights era legislation was brought in to tackle racial discrimination during elections and to guarantee the rights of African Americans to vote. 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.
Health Check
Have you ever hugged your doctor?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Some doctors greet their patients with a hug – but would it be ok for a therapist to comfort a distressed client? The Touch Test reveals our attitudes towards touch in health care Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
15/10/2020 13:06 GMT: Thai Protestors Detained
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
Thousands of pro-democracy protestors clash with police in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 15/10/2020 14:32 GMT: New coronavirus restrictions in Europe
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
A second wave of coronavirus in Europe brings a new wave of restrictions to contain it. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2020/10/15 16:06 GMT: US election conversations: Flight attendants
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
We hear the thoughts of airline workers who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The US Voting Rights Act of 1965
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The landmark civil rights era legislation was brought in to tackle racial discrimination during elections and to guarantee the rights of African Americans to vote. 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.
Science In Action
Covid-19 mortality
36 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Why is there such a range in the number of deaths from Covid -19 between countries? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
15/10/2020 20:06 GMT: Trump campaigns in key states
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
President Trump holds a rally in key state of North Carolina before heading to Florida. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Should we learn to live with Covid?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
As governments move to contain a second wave of coronavirus, and debate over how to manage rising infection rates grow, Tanya Beckett asks: should we learn to live with Covid-19? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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.
The Forum
Telling the time: From sundials to satnav
44 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
A quick walk through the history of time keeping, from sundials to atomic clocks. Show more
Sporting Witness
Surfing the world's biggest waves
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
How legendary surfer Garrett McNamara broke the world record for biggest wave ever surfed at Nazaré in Portugal in 2011 Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Twitter in free speech storm
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Twitter is at the centre of a storm over free speech during the US presidential election. 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.
World Football
Arsene Wenger, Andre Ayew and what if?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Arsene Wenger discusses his love affair with Arsenal FC. And we report from the international friendly between Ghana and Qatar, hearing from Andre Ayew and Hassan Al-Haydos. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The actor who’s been saying the same lines for 32 years
44 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Catherine Russell has played the same part more than 13,000 times – without a sick day. Show more
Witness History
The US Voting Rights Act of 1965
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The landmark civil rights era legislation was brought in to tackle racial discrimination during elections and to guarantee the rights of African Americans to vote. 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.
Science In Action
Covid-19 mortality
36 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Why is there such a range in the number of deaths from Covid -19 between countries? Show more
