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Newsday
09/11/2023 05:06 GMT : France hosts an international conference on humanitarian aid for Gaza’s civilians
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
Key international players involved in the humanitarian response in Gaza meet in Paris to determine a concrete plan of action to support civilians. Show more
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Health Check
A drug to prevent breast cancer
26 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Anastrozole can halve your chances of developing breast cancer; breaking down the stigma around wearing glasses in Pakistan; humility; and do we really need eight hours sleep? Show more
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Newsday
09/11/2023 06:06 GMT : Paris hosts summit to address the humanitarian response to Gaza
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
Key international players involved in the humanitarian response in Gaza meet in Paris to determine a concrete plan of action to support civilians. Show more
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Newsday
09/11/2023 07:06 GMT : Paris hosts international summit to address dire humanitarian situation in Gaza conflict
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
Some delegates say a "technical pause" is not enough and the conference should unite and call for a full ceasefire. Show more
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The Inquiry
What went wrong with Australia’s Indigenous call for a voice?
24 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Why did the majority of Australians vote ‘NO’ to giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders more political rights in their own country? Show more
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Business Daily
Last orders for the Irish pub?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
We find out why so many rural bars are closing, and look at the impact it's having on local businesses and communities. Show more
Witness History
Destruction of Mostar Bridge
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
On 9 November 1993, one of Bosnia's most famous landmarks, the old Ottoman bridge in Mostar, was destroyed during the Bosnian War. Show more
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Assignment
The Jews and Arabs coexisting in crisis
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Emily Wither talks to Israeli Jews and Palestinian citizens of Israel who are working together to keep the peace in their neighbourhoods. Show more
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Unexpected Elements
Working 70 hours a week
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
If you work twice as long, do you get twice as much done? The team look at the science behind a debate in India about whether people should work a 70 hour week. 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 to read a menu
30 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Restaurants use language, psychology and behavioural economics to influence your choice. Show more
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Outlook
The lost hiker who said goodbye with his hat
41 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Ed Rosenthal got lost in the desert in the middle of a heatwave. He ran out of water within a few hours. It would be many more days before he was found. Show more
Witness History
Destruction of Mostar Bridge
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
On 9 November 1993, one of Bosnia's most famous landmarks, the old Ottoman bridge in Mostar, was destroyed during the Bosnian War. 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
09/11/2023 14:06 GMT: Gaza: Escape route from north reopened for six hours
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Australasia
Israel reopens a route for civilians in northern Gaza to move south, for just six hours, as its forces close in on the heart of Gaza City. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 09/11/2023 15:32 GMT : EU lawyer: Apple should pay €13bn Irish tax
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Apple could again be facing a $14bn back tax bill in Ireland, after a top EU advisor questioned their appeal victory in the Court of Justice Show more
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BBC OS
2023/11/09 16:06 GMT: Israel reopens road for Gazans
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Israel’s military said it reopened an evacuation corridor, and claimed a Hamas outpost Show more
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BBC OS
2023/11/09 17:06 GMT: Aid groups call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
International organisations and aid agencies call for end to "haemorrhage of human lives" Show more
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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
Sounds of the Cape
26 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Hunting for fossilised animal tracks, African penguin rehabilitation, and bird bioacoustics along the Western Cape of South Africa. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 09/11/2023 22:32 GMT : Hollywood strike: Actors' union agrees tentative deal to end four-month strike
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Thousands of actors could soon be returning to work after Sag-Aftra reached agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and TV Producers. Show more
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The Food Chain
How to read a menu
30 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Restaurants use language, psychology and behavioural economics to influence your choice. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Working 70 hours a week
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
If you work twice as long, do you get twice as much done? The team look at the science behind a debate in India about whether people should work a 70 hour week. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
With actors set to return to work, how diverse is Hollywood?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
The 10th annual Hollywood Diversity Report says top TV shows are improving representation. Plus, if being micromanaged is bad for your health, what makes for a good boss? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Tech Life
Speaking out against teen sexual harassment on Instagram
28 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Arturo Béjar is a former director of engineering at Facebook and was responsible for its protect and care team. He shares his concerns with Tech Life. Show more
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Outlook
The lost hiker who said goodbye with his hat
41 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Ed Rosenthal got lost in the desert in the middle of a heatwave. He ran out of water within a few hours. It would be many more days before he was found. 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.
Heart and Soul
Queerly beloved: Same-sex love and the Synod
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Should the Anglican Church allow and conduct LGBT blessings, and even marriages? Show more
