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Newsday
13/05/2021 04:06 GMT : Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rockets
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
Israeli air strikes killed senior Hamas commanders in Gaza Show more
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Newsday
13/05/2021 05:06 GMT : Israeli Palestinian violence intensifies
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Israel's leaders have appealed for restraint, as street clashes between Jews and Arab Israelis spread in response to the conflict with Palestinian militants in Gaza Show more
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Newsday
13/05/2021 06:06 GMT
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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The Inquiry
Will the Taliban rule Afghanistan again?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
American troops are scheduled to leave Afghanistan in September after 20 years of war. But with them gone, Charmaine Cozier asks if the Taliban could ever return to power. Show more
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Business Daily
What is the real death toll in India?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The chief scientist for the World Health Organisation acknowledges the frailty of the official numbers Show more
Witness History
The trial of South Africa’s 'Dr Death'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The trial of a South African doctor accused of multiple murders under the Apartheid regime. Wouter Basson was alleged to have run a secret chemical and biological weapons project. Show more
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Assignment
Saving the vaquita
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The vaquita is a small porpoise facing total extinction. Linda Pressly reports from the coast of Baja California on a dangerous clash of interests. Can the vaquita be saved? Show more
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Health Check
Is BMI an outdated risk measure?
26 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Is BMI an outdated measure for risk of type 2 diabetes in diverse ethnic groups? Importance of mapping Neglected Tropical Disease in Africa. Has the pandemic made us forgetful? Show more
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The Forum
Ukulele - a history of Hawaii's national instrument
39 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The small portable instrument that is part of Hawaii’s cultural identity and that was once dismissed as a comedian’s gimmick or a children’s toy. Show more
Sporting Witness
Arsenal's last-minute championship win
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
In 1989, Arsenal won the English football league with a dramatic extra-time goal against rivals Liverpool. Sporting Witness talks to Arsenal defender, Nigel Winterburn. Show more
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The Food Chain
Dan Barber: My life in five dishes
28 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
How true flavour will revolutionise food and the mistake that re-focused his life's work. Show more
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Outlook
What really happened on the 'Sex Raft'
44 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
In 1973 an anthropologist put a group of men and women from around the world on a raft and cast them out to sea, but the results were not what he expected. Show more
Witness History
The trial of South Africa’s 'Dr Death'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The trial of a South African doctor accused of multiple murders under the Apartheid regime. Wouter Basson was alleged to have run a secret chemical and biological weapons project. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Newshour
13/05/2021 13:06 GMT: No let up in Gaza conflict
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
After a night of heavy bombardment, and as Israeli ground forces mass on the border, we hear the latest from Gaza and Israel and ask how - if at all - the US could help. Show more
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The Inquiry
Will the Taliban rule Afghanistan again?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
American troops are scheduled to leave Afghanistan in September after 20 years of war. But with them gone, Charmaine Cozier asks if the Taliban could ever return to power. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 13/05/2021 14:32 GMT : Tesla will no longer sell cars for Bitcoin
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Tesla founder Elon Musk says the car maker will no longer accept Bitcoin for purchases. Show more
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BBC OS
2021/05/13 16:06 GMT: Israel-Gaza: Violence intensifies
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
Violence in Gaza and Israel continues with rocket fire and air strikes on both sides Show more
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Witness History
The trial of South Africa’s 'Dr Death'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The trial of a South African doctor accused of multiple murders under the Apartheid regime. Wouter Basson was alleged to have run a secret chemical and biological weapons project. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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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
Covid and clean air
32 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
How improving indoor air quality can prevent illness from many viruses Show more
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Newshour
13/05/2021 20:06 GMT: Israel-Gaza: Deaths mount as Israel-Gaza violence worsens
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
Violence in Gaza and Israel shows no sign of abating amid continued rocket fire and air strikes, and civil unrest among Jewish and Israeli Arab communities. Show more
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The Inquiry
Will the Taliban rule Afghanistan again?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
American troops are scheduled to leave Afghanistan in September after 20 years of war. But with them gone, Charmaine Cozier asks if the Taliban could ever return to power. 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
Sports News
13/05/2021 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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The Forum
Ukulele - a history of Hawaii's national instrument
39 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The small portable instrument that is part of Hawaii’s cultural identity and that was once dismissed as a comedian’s gimmick or a children’s toy. Show more
Sporting Witness
Arsenal's last-minute championship win
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
In 1989, Arsenal won the English football league with a dramatic extra-time goal against rivals Liverpool. Sporting Witness talks to Arsenal defender, Nigel Winterburn. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Amazon announces hiring spree
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Amazon is taking on thousands of new workers to meet growing demand as the pandemic continues. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Football
The rise of Barça's women and Crew-less in Columbus
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
A look ahead to the women's Champions League final between Chelsea and Barcelona. Plus, Columbus Crew fans explain why they're so upset about the club's controversial rebrand. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
What really happened on the 'Sex Raft'
44 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
In 1973 an anthropologist put a group of men and women from around the world on a raft and cast them out to sea, but the results were not what he expected. Show more
Witness History
The trial of South Africa’s 'Dr Death'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The trial of a South African doctor accused of multiple murders under the Apartheid regime. Wouter Basson was alleged to have run a secret chemical and biological weapons project. 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.
