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Clashes break out at anti-establishment protests in Iranian cities. Show more
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Weekend
A Year of Change for Women in Saudi Arabia and Iran
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Was 2017 a good year for women's rights in Saudi Arabia and Iran? Show more
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The BBC's Mark Lowen looks back on how Turkey's post-failed coup purge has led to an exodus of academics. Show more
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The Food Chain
Big Tech Wants Your Food Shop
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
What will this mean for food producers, and the quality and sustainability of your food? Show more
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Four years on since the collapse of the Rana Plaza has anything changed in Bangladesh? Show more
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Heart and Soul
Iceland's Dark Lullabies
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Gryla the child-eating hag and other ancient characters looking for naughty children. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Journeys Into the Unknown
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Stories of danger, distrust and doubt: the risks of Saharan migrant routes, Abkhazia's disputed borders, the cartels' shadow in Mexico and an epic trek along the modern Silk Road Show more
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Trending
YouTube and Child Safety
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
After BBC Trending reported flaws with the mechanism for reporting predatory comments and videos on YouTube, what happened next? Show more
Over to You
Your Biggest Gripes and Stand-Out Moments of 2017
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The best of listener's comments and highlights from 2017. Show more
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The Newsroom
Two Protesters Die in Iran Demonstrations
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Iran's Revolutionary Guard threaten a crackdown of anti-government protests; South Korea impounds a second ship suspected of transferring oil to North Korea. Show more
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Boston Calling
All Dressed Up
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
We meet the women who make our clothes. Show more
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People Fixing The World
Scouts, Knives and a Community Fridge
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
This week we hear about three small solutions trying to make a dent on some big problems. Show more
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Science In Action
The Best Science of 2017
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The best science of 2017 - neutron-neutron star collision, weird planetary atmospheres, Cassini, ancient climates, crystal cave microbes and advances in human embryo development Show more
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Newshour
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Warn Protesters
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Protesters face the nation's "iron fist" if demonstrations don't end, the IRGC says. Show more
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The Documentary
The Fish that Ate Florida
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The lionfish invaded Florida’s waters, and for Florida’s humans, that’s a big problem. Kent DePinto investigates. Show more
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The Arts Hour
The Arts Hour International New Year Comedy Celebration
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Stand-up comedy from around the world on BBC World Service Show more
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Coverage of West Brom vs. Arsenal, live from The Hawthorns. Show more
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Coverage of West Brom vs. Arsenal, live from The Hawthorns. Show more
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The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond. Show more
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Living with the Gods
Lines of Communication
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Prayer is both a highly individualized activity and a profoundly communal act Show more
More or Less
Statistics of the Year 2017
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Phones, lawn mowers and how Kim Kardashian helped the public understanding of risk. Show more
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Brass bands were originally conceived during the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain to prevent workers becoming preoccupied with politics during leisure time. Show more
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Newshour
Iran Restricts Social Media as Protests Continue
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Heart and Soul
Iceland's Dark Lullabies
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Gryla the child-eating hag and other ancient characters looking for naughty children. Show more
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The History Hour
Kwanzaa - The African-American Holiday
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Black activists invented a new holiday, flying around the world, what not to do if you win a fortune, and climbing the spires of Leningrad during WW2. Show more
As we hear the Chimes and Strikes of Ben Ben in London we wish everyone a Happy New Year
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The Conversation
Fisherwomen
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Braving rough weather and long hours at sea, all while hoisting heavy loads of fish - it's not easy being a fisherwoman, but for these women it's about much more than the catch. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2018/01/01 01:06 GMT: Hands off the Wheel
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
What is fuelling the race to build fully self-driving cars and do we really need them? Show more
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