The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
11/03/2021 05:06 GMT : Covid-19: United Nations call for stateless people to be vaccinated
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The United Nations calls on governments to ensure 80 million refugees and displaced people receive vaccinations against Covid-19. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
11/03/2021 06:06 GMT : Twelve months of Covid-19, officially
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on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
One year ago the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a worldwide pandemic which forced many countries into lockdown. Show more
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Newsday
11/03/2021 07:06 GMT : The world marks a year of the Covid-19 pandemic
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, warns of a widening inequality when it comes to receiving vaccines. Show more
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The Inquiry
Is Antifa the threat it’s made out to be?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Who are the anti-fascist group, and what is the truth about their use of violence and attitude to free speech? Show more
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Business Daily
Josephine’s story: Covid hits Kenya
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
In Africa’s largest urban slum, a single mother struggles to survive lockdown - episode one. Show more
Witness History
The woman who asked Britain to return the Parthenon marbles
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Melina Mercouri, famous actress turned politician, visited Britain in 1983 as Greek Minister of Culture and made the first official request for the return of the Elgin marbles. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
The disinformation dragon
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
In the last year, the Chinese government has embarked on a new strategy of using social media platforms to promote disinformation on issues such as COVID-19. Show more
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The Food Chain
Is it time to add vitamin D to food?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Coronavirus has strengthened calls for action on the 'sunshine vitamin' problem. Show more
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The Forum
BR Ambedkar: The Dalit hero of India
40 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Indian scholar BR Ambedkar's determination transformed the lives of the poorest in his country. Show more
Sporting Witness
The Palestinian women's football team
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Honey Thaljieh started a soccer team for women in the occupied West Bank in the early 2000s Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Health Check
Do vaccines cure Long Covid?
26 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Long Covid could be cured by vaccination; Dangerous myths around blood transfusions; The winners of this year’s Brain Prize and their research on migraines. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The actress turning her back on Bollywood to follow her dad's dreams
44 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Sonia Mann never got to meet her father as he was killed when she was just 16 days old. But he wrote her a letter on her birth, which has guided her life ever since. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
11/03/2021 14:06 GMT: China passes measures to control Hong Kong elections
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
The new laws say only "patriots" vetted by a pro-Beijing panel can govern Hong Kong Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 11/03/2021 15:32 GMT : The pandemic a year on
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
A year on from the WHO declaring Covid 19 a pandemic, we examine the economic impact. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2021/03/11 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus conversations: Losing mom
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Sisters Shaye and Paige lost their mom whilst their father was in hospital with Covid-19 Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Do vaccines cure Long Covid?
26 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Long Covid could be cured by vaccination; Dangerous myths around blood transfusions; The winners of this year’s Brain Prize and their research on migraines. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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 five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 11/03/2021 22:32 GMT : The pandemic a year on
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
A year on from the WHO declaring Covid 19 a pandemic, we examine the economic impact. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The woman who asked Britain to return the Parthenon marbles
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Melina Mercouri, famous actress turned politician, visited Britain in 1983 as Greek Minister of Culture and made the first official request for the return of the Elgin marbles. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
BR Ambedkar: The Dalit hero of India
40 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Indian scholar BR Ambedkar's determination transformed the lives of the poorest in his country. Show more
Sporting Witness
The Palestinian women's football team
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Honey Thaljieh started a soccer team for women in the occupied West Bank in the early 2000s Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Quad leaders agree to pool rescources to create and distribte covid vaccines
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Quad leaders meet at a virtual summit to discuss plans to forge ahead with the creation of a free and open Indo-Pacific Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Dr Sasa: Does Myanmar have a democratic future?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
With Myanmar's military continuing to use lethal force against street protests, what options do the opponents of the coup really have? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
A Caf coronation, Löw leaving and the prize money pay gap
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Former Confederation of African Football Executive committee member, Musa Bility, gives us his take on Patrice Motsepe's unopposed election as Caf President Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The actress turning her back on Bollywood to follow her dad's dreams
44 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Sonia Mann never got to meet her father as he was killed when she was just 16 days old. But he wrote her a letter on her birth, which has guided her life ever since. Show more
Witness History
The woman who asked Britain to return the Parthenon marbles
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Melina Mercouri, famous actress turned politician, visited Britain in 1983 as Greek Minister of Culture and made the first official request for the return of the Elgin marbles. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Tech Life
The $69m digital artwork
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How the boom in 'non-fungible tokens' helped one artist become a multimillionaire Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
A shooting star parked on your driveway
34 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Last week a fireball lit up the sky of western England. Locals and professionals scoured the countryside for surviving precious meteorite fragments, and this week they found some. Show more
