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Weekend
European countries further restrict freedom of movement
53 minutes
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Spain is placed under nationwide lockdown Show more
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Italian economy expected to slide into deep recession Show more
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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces emergency measures Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
The road through Yemen
23 minutes
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The road through war-torn Yemen and Moscow’s response to the opening of the trial of the suspects in the shooting down of MH17 Show more
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World Questions
Buenos Aires
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Coronavirus , multibillion dollar debt, inflation, poverty - the new government faces a host of challenges. A debate in the capital. Show more
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Newshour
15/03/2020 13:06 GMT: European nations tightens virus clampdown
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Tens of millions of people across Europe are coming to terms with severe restrictions on their daily lives, as governments impose measures against the coronavirus pandemic. Show more
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The Big Idea
Monkey money
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
What can monkeys tell us about the stock market? Trained to use money, monkeys make some ‘financial’ decisions which are remarkably similar to those made by humans. Show more
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In the 1860s, tens of thousands of boys and young men were kidnapped and taken to work on Australian sugar plantations. Show more
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Music Life
Delving into the subconscious with Jon Hopkins, Anna Meredith, Holly Herndon and Max Cooper
33 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Four of today's most exciting electronic musicians - Jon Hopkins, Anna Meredith, Holly Herndon and Max Cooper - discuss composing, creativity and the subconscious. Show more
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Newshour
15/03/2020 21:06 GMT: Britons over 70 could be told to stay home for 'a very long time'
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Countries are closing borders and shutting down city life to slow the coronavirus spread. Show more
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The Big Idea
Monkey money
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
What can monkeys tell us about the stock market? Trained to use money, monkeys make some ‘financial’ decisions which are remarkably similar to those made by humans. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre: From the streets to the stage
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Choreographer Cheng Tsung-lung on his new show 13 Tongues Show more
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The young faith influencers using social media to connect with like-minded others Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 16/03/2020 01:06 GMT: Coronavirus: US Fed slashes interest rates
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The US has cut interest rates to almost zero and launched a $700bn stimulus programme Show more
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World Wise Web
Prosthetics
10 minutes
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Eighteen-old-entrepreneur Leander, from Greece, discovers how the work of leading orthopaedic surgeon Professor Munjed Al Muderis is changing the lives of amputees. Show more
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