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The Explanation
How Syria's peaceful uprising became a civil war
18 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
How did Syria's peaceful uprising of 2011 become a decade-long civil war? Journalist Lina Sinjab tells Claire Graham about the conflict in her native country. Show more
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Weekend
Jair Bolsonaro under investigation
50 minutes
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Brazil's Supreme Court order's investigation of former president for Jan 8 riots Show more
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Weekend
Iran executes British-Iranian dual national
50 minutes
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Weekend
British-Iranian national executed
23 minutes
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British-Iranian national Akbari who was sentenced to death in Iran, has been executed. Show more
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Over to You
Explaining the spooky drama The Dark Is Rising
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
We hear your thoughts on The Dark Is Rising and speak to the series’ producer and commissioner to reveal the challenges faced in bringing the adaptation to life. Show more
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Sportshour
From ballet to boxing
32 minutes
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Lucy Wildheart on her journey from ballet dancer to becoming a professional boxer Show more
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Newshour
14/01/2023 13:06 GMT: Iran executes British-Iranian national on spy charges
50 minutes
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A British Iranian national, Alireza Akbari, who once served as deputy defence minister has been executed in Iran on charges of spying for Britain. Show more
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Sporting Witness
First woman to win Olympic gold in windsurfing
9 minutes
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New Zealand's Barbara Kendall was told she would never windsurf again after a wrist injury. She became the first woman to win Olympic gold in the sport at Barcelona in 1992. Show more
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How will a new law banning sex outside marriage affect the country? Show more
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The Arts Hour
Illustrator Deena Mohamed on the power of wishes
50 minutes
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Nikki Bedi is joined by graphic novelist Deena Mohamed and critic Rich Cline. Show more
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Newshour
14/01/2023 21:06 GMT: UK sending tanks to Ukraine
50 minutes
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UK offer of tanks to Ukraine potentially paves way for other countries to follow suit Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
The paradox of China's reopening
23 minutes
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Domestic travel surges for Lunar New Year as Covid cases rise in China; an artist’s view of Sri Lanka’s ills; battle of the narratives in Brazil and a life off-grid in Portugal. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Why are guitar bands speaking instead of singing?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Musician Gemma Bradley explores a growing music phenomenon - bands that are speaking over their songs instead of singing. Show more
