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The World This Week
Turkey Takes Action in Syria
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Turkish tanks roll into Syria as Ankara tackles a host of problems. Colombia takes a huge stride towards peace. And why the world loves a Bake-off. Show more
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Boston Calling
There’s No Place Like Home
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
In Canada, US war resisters are currently in limbo Show more
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Clashes between the police and demonstrators in Zimbabwe; French high court suspends burkini ban; what to do with individuals who've been de-radicalised? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Have scientists discovered the next planetary home for humans? The US says the path to a ceasefire in Syria is "clear"; plans for a glass tunnel at the Etihad. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
Funerals in Italy for Earthquake Victims
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Italy declares a day of national mourning for victims of the Amatrice earthquake; Nastya Melnychenko's story of sexual assault. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Food Chain
Naturally Misleading?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Natural food is assumed to be less processed than other food and therefore better for us. But are those two things true? What is 'natural' food and is it healthier? Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Fighting Cultural Destruction
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Protecting Syria's antiquities, street art with a message in Manchester, Pashtun fashion, life imitates art in Kuwait. Show more
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Sportshour
Paralympic Problems
35 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Ahead of the Rio Paralympics we speak to those affected by some of issues the event is facing. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Mass Funeral for Dozens Killed in Italian Earthquake
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Remembering the nearly 300 killed in Italy; Anti-Mugabe protests in Zimbabwe; Teenager breaks world solo flying record Show more
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What Makes the World Laugh?
What Makes the World Laugh?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Fred MacAulay presents the best international stand-up comedians at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Show more
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All the latest action live from the Premier League, as the goals go in. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live commentary from Watford v Arsenal in the Premier League. Show more
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Live Premier League reaction plus news, interviews and analysis from around the world. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
There’s No Place Like Home
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
In Canada, US war resisters are currently in limbo Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A celebration of Brazilian popular music from the past 100 years, from the African-influenced rhythms of Brazilian street music to the constructions of the São Paulo avant-garde. Show more
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Mayor of Amatrice; Philippines female assassins; trumpeter Herb Alpert Show more
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Earth-sized Planet Found
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Earth-sized planet found; The Hunt for Vulcan; Ecological consequences of Trump’s proposed wall; Hidden in a Name; Hair; Retirement in sport; Purps the Penguin’s 3D printed boot Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The World This Week
Turkey Takes Action in Syria
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaTurkish tanks roll into Syria as Ankara tackles a host of problems. Colombia takes a huge stride towards peace. And why the world loves a Bake-off. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Turkish Forces Fight Kurds in Syria
14 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Turkey widens operations in Syria with tanks and aircraft against Kurdish and IS forces; Italy holds mass funeral for earthquake dead Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Heart and Soul
Cordoba's Mosque-Cathedral
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The dispute between Muslims and Catholics over the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba. Show more
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Kanishk Tharoor traces the histories of treasures that have been destroyed or looted during the recent wars in Iraq and Syria. Show more
