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A story of someone who lost 40 relatives in the suspected chemical attack in the village of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province this week. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
Trump Hails Progress With China's Xi
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Trump hails 'tremendous' progress in talks with China's President Xi Jinping. What have the two leaders agreed on? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
Iran's Reaction to US Strike on Syria
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Syrian ally Iran condemns US air strikes in Syria. Will this new scenario affect Iran's involvement? Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Culture and the French Elections
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How artists, writers and musicians are reflecting the election campaign in their work Show more
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Sportshour
Living the Dream
30 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon takes us on a journey from his childhood in Lagos to Houston and his NBA championships. Show more
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The Newsroom
Defiance In Sweden After Lorry Attack
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Stockholm police say the suspected killer is likely to be charged with terrorism; The Basque separatist group Eta has given France details of its hidden stores of weapons. Show more
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Global Business
Why are the French so productive?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Jonty Bloom finds out the secret to France’s high productivity levels. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Will President Trump's new and more forceful stance against President Assad continue? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC Music on the World Service with Cerys Matthews
Roberto Fonseca
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
The Cuban pianist who made his name with Ibrahim Ferrer in the legendary Buena Vista Social Club Show more
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Lee James presents the build-up to the 2017 Grand National from Aintree, near Liverpool.
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Manchester City v Hull City from the Etihad Stadium.
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Live commentary on the 2017 Grand National from Aintree near Liverpool.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Stockholm Attack: Suspect Device Found
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Police in Sweden say they've found a suspect device in the attack lorry, Spain's ETA surrenders remaining weapons Show more
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Trending
How The ‘Great Meme War’ Moved To France
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Explaining the stories the world is sharing. Show more
Over to You
What is it Like Presenting OS?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Nuala McGovern tells listeners how she is finding presenting OS,a new two-hour news programme, and the Editor addresses a listener’s complaint about the format. Show more
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World Questions
Amsterdam
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Jonny Dymond hosts a panel discussion on the challenges facing the Netherlands Show more
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Heart and Soul
Duterte's Drug War
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Over 7,000 drug users have been killed in the Philippines since President Duterte took over. Why is the once powerful Catholic church seemingly powerless to do anything about it? Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Pick Your Battles
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The rivalries tearing Libya apart; an Afghan restaurant serves up female empowerment; Ecuador's confusing election and mixed feelings over bullfighting in Spain Show more
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The Newsroom
Uzbek Suspect Arrested After Stockholm Attack
14 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Swedish police confident they are holding the man responsible for the truck attack on Friday in which 4 died; Basque separatist group ETA hands over weapons Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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The Inquiry
Why Is No-one Trying to Stop the War in Yemen?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The war has been a disaster for countless civilians. Thousands have been killed and the country is on the brink of famine. Show more
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The World This Week
The US launches a missile strike on Syria
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
The US attacked Syrian forces this week. Why did Donald Trump change his policy? Show more
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Science In Action
When Britain First Ripped Away from Europe
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
When Britain first ripped away from Europe. Also, why counting the world’s tree species can help us save them, and why we should not worry about lightning strikes on aeroplanes. Show more
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Geological Brexit; “Sniff Out” Polio Viruses in the Israeli Sewage System; Tallying Up the Number of Tree Species; Should we eat insects?; Bees; Dr Jargon; Gwilym Gold’s Bronze Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Culture and the French Elections
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How artists, writers and musicians are reflecting the election campaign in their work Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
When the Shooting Stops
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Nearly half of all peace agreements fail. What can be done to stop countries from sliding back into civil war? Show more
