The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
12/08/2020 04:06 GMT: Joe Biden chooses Senator Kamala Harris as running mate
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
It's the first time in US history that a presidential candidate has chosen a black woman to run as their Vice President Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
12/08/2020 05:06 GMT: History made as Kamala Harris chosen as Joe Biden's running mate
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The California Senator is the first black woman ever to be chosen to run on a presidential ticket Show more
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Newsday
12/08/2020 06:06 GMT: Biden chooses Kamala Harris as running mate
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The California Senator is the first black woman chosen to run as VP Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Raoul Nehme: Can Lebanon be saved from collapse?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The outgoing Prime Minister blamed the catastrophic situation on deep rooted corruption. Is Lebanon a country beyond rescue? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
US evictions crisis?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Millions of Americans face loss of benefits and eviction, threatening to push the US into a deepening recession, after Congress failed to extend the Cares Act. Show more
Witness History
Beirut's Hotel War
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How the Lebanese Civil War came to Beirut's luxury hotel district in 1975. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
When disruptions occur between our ears and our brain: we meet a company boss who hears his eyeballs moving and a charity worker whose spinning attacks last for hours. Show more
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Digital Planet
A year without internet in Kashmir
44 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
After a year, Jammu and Kashmir are still under partial internet lockdown. Also the overwhelming Whiteness of AI, and how rudimentary radio networks can save lives in a hurricane. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
Worlds apart
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
If globalisation is on its last legs - again - what might the impacts be? Show more
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 Documentary
Fighting talk: How language can make us better
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
What impact does the language we use around cancer have on those living with the disease? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The barber saving lives one haircut at a time
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
When Tom Chapman lost a friend to suicide he had the idea of using his barber's chair to help men share their problems. He now trains other barbers to do the same thing. Show more
Witness History
Beirut's Hotel War
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How the Lebanese Civil War came to Beirut's luxury hotel district in 1975. Show more
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.
Digital Planet
A year without internet in Kashmir
44 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
After a year, Jammu and Kashmir are still under partial internet lockdown. Also the overwhelming Whiteness of AI, and how rudimentary radio networks can save lives in a hurricane. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
12/08/2020 13:06 GMT: Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon released from detention
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Jimmy Lai says that people should stay calm and be more careful in their resistance Show more
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 12/08/2020 14:32 GMT: UK in recession for first time in 11 years
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The UK has suffered its biggest slump on record, under "unprecedented" conditions. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2020/08/12 16:06 GMT: Kamala Harris: How much does her heritage matter?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
People around the world discuss how they feel about the new vice-presidential candidate. Show more
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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.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Women’s reproductive rights threatened by Covid
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Birth control & Covid-19; Covid risk on planes; Global corona round-up; Malaria Control in the pandemic; Malone Mukwende; Influenza prophylaxis Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
12/08/2020 20:06 GMT: Kamala Harris joins Joe Biden in Delaware
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
The pair made their first appearance after Kamala Harris was selected as Mr Biden’s choice for vice-president. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Raoul Nehme: Can Lebanon be saved from collapse?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The outgoing Prime Minister blamed the catastrophic situation on deep rooted corruption. Is Lebanon a country beyond rescue? Show more
The latest two minute news summary 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 Documentary
Worlds apart
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
If globalisation is on its last legs - again - what might the impacts be? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
UK in recession
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The UK officially enters recession: shrinking by over 20% , one of the biggest slumps among advanced economies Show more
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.
Assignment
Milton Nkosi: The apartheid child who changed Africa’s story
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
From growing up in Soweto alongside the Mandela family to reporting the growing pains of post-apartheid democracy, the BBC’s former South Africa bureau chief tells his story. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The barber saving lives one haircut at a time
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
When Tom Chapman lost a friend to suicide he had the idea of using his barber's chair to help men share their problems. He now trains other barbers to do the same thing. Show more
Witness History
Beirut's Hotel War
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How the Lebanese Civil War came to Beirut's luxury hotel district in 1975. Show more
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.
Health Check
Women’s reproductive rights threatened by Covid
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Birth control & Covid-19; Covid risk on planes; Global corona round-up; Malaria Control in the pandemic; Malone Mukwende; Influenza prophylaxis Show more
