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Weekend
New worries about North Korea’s weapons programme
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Is North Korea preparing to launch a rocket? Chavez's ex minister's indictment of Maduro Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
Political unrest in Algeria continues
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Calls for the departure of President Bouteflika of Algeria; Venezuela's leadership cult Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Brexit - we discuss next week's crucial vote; revisiting the Troubles in Northern Ireland Show more
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Where Are You Going?
Where Are You Going? - Glasgow
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
One question reveals hidden truths about the lives of strangers around the world. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
Are transgender women a 'threat' to female sport?
39 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
We discuss whether transgender women should be allowed to compete in women's sport. Show more
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Trending
The people behind US political violence (Part 1 of 2)
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Who are the Americans taking their politics to the streets – even when it means violence? Show more
Over to You
Are you bowled over by the cricket show Stumped?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How bowled over are World Service listeners by the cricket programme Stumped? Plus a listener queries changes on The Science Hour - why is it a compilation of two programmes? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Increased activity at North Korean rocket assembly site
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Satellite images appear to show increased activity at North Korean rocket assembly site. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live commentary of Southampton v Tottenham from St Mary's. Show more
Live commentary of Southampton v Tottenham from St Mary's. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Heart and Soul
American Judaism after the Tree of Life
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Has the worst anti-Semitic attack in America’s history exposed the divisions among American Jews? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Man Told He's Going to Die by Doctor on Video-Link Robot
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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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Boston Calling
Conversations without borders
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
In the midst of a so-called crisis at the US-Mexico border, border tourism is thriving. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Orban takes aim
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Hungary's PM clashes with the EU; meeting an Islamist coup plotter in Trinidad and a female archer in Bhutan; and in Jerusalem, a pre-school for Jewish and Palestinian infants Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Prime Minister of Italy (2016 – 2018) - Paolo Gentiloni
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Whose message is resonating with European voters in upcoming parliamentary elections? HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur speaks to Italy’s former centre-left Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni Show more
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CrowdScience
Why am I shy?
32 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Is shyness down to nature or nurture - and how can you overcome it if it’s causing anxiety? Show more
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Scientists say a cancer treatment eliminated detectable HIV in a patient. Might this point the way to a cure? Show more
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Global Business
Portugal’s Ocean Economy
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Portugal with its historic links to the sea is now investing heavily in the Ocean Economy. This is about more than shipping and fish. It’s about IT, biotech and robotics. Show more
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How an illiterate teenager succeeded where lawyers and celebrities had failed. Show more
Over to You
Are you bowled over by the cricket show Stumped?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How bowled over are World Service listeners by the cricket programme Stumped? Plus a listener queries changes on The Science Hour - why is it a compilation of two programmes? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
The Slumlords of Nairobi
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Who are the faceless figures who own hundreds of shacks and make massive tax-free profits? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Orban takes aim
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Hungary's PM clashes with the EU; meeting an Islamist coup plotter in Trinidad and a female archer in Bhutan; and in Jerusalem, a pre-school for Jewish and Palestinian infants Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
Conversations without borders
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
In the midst of a so-called crisis at the US-Mexico border, border tourism is thriving. Show more
