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In the Balance
Does Economics Still Work?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Is economics still a useful way to make sense of events in an increasingly unpredictable world? Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
South Korea's Unlikely Buddy Comedy
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
What can a hit film about cross border cooperation tell us about real life relations? Show more
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President Trump holds a "campaign" rally for his supporters in Florida. Show more
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Trump holds "campaign rally" one month into his presidency. Show more
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Iraqi forces launch offensive to liberate last major IS stronghold in the country. Show more
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The Alt.Right in the US is locked in a fierce ideological battle with Antifa - a group of anti-fascists. We investigate online dirty tricks by both sides. Show more
Over to You
Future Voices on the BBC World Service
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
What can the BBC World Service do to reflect greater diversity on its network? Show more
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Heart and Soul
Searching for the Spirit of Benin
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Ed Davy explores the roots, fervour and magic of Voodoo in Benin. Show more
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The Newsroom
Iraqi Forces Begin Assault on IS in Western Mosul
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Iraqi forces retook several villages south of Mosul in the first hours of the operation; South Korea says Pyongyang behind Kim murder; Hitler's telephone to be auctioned in US Show more
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We do it when we’re happy, sometimes we fake it, often we do it when other people do it to us. And why does a smile make us feel better? Show more
There’s no such thing as “the correct time”. But there is accurate timekeeping. And since its invention in 1656, the clock has become a vital part of the modern economy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The Iraqi prime minister, Haider al-Abadi, announces the beginning of the offensive to retake western Mosul Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportsworld is live from Ewood Park for Blackburn Rovers against Manchester United. Show more
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FA Cup fifth round commentary of Blackburn Rovers against Manchester United. Show more
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Reaction to Sunday's FA Cup fifth round ties including Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United. Show more
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Rita Ray brings you our pick of the bunch from one of Africa’s best music festivals - Sauti za Busara, in Zanzibar. Show more
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On the Mosul front line with the BBC's Quentin Sommerville Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Tension, Trolling and a Troublesome Tocsin
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
On Kinmen Island, Taiwan/China diplomacy is crucial; Saudi Arabia's state department of fun; critics troll the Pope in the Vatican City; stalking a cricket in West Papua. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
Does Economics Still Work?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Is economics still a useful way to make sense of events in an increasingly unpredictable world? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
Love and Marriage
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
From speed-dating to gay romance, from divorce to bigamy we look at recent changes in the way society perceives love and marriage. Show more
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Ecuador’s presidential election will see first new head of state in a decade, Iraqi forces push forward in Mosul; rebel factions in Syria say ceasefire in jeopardy Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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What makes a great glass of wine? Two women from Argentina and Italy talk about balancing flavours, fruit and family - and address the tricky issue of gender in the wine world. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2017/02/20 01:06 GMT: Kraft Heinz Drops Unilever Bid
23 minutes
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US food giant Kraft Heinz scraps its $143bn bid to buy Anglo-Dutch rival Unilever, in what would have been one of the biggest deals in corporate history. Show more
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The Food Chain
Wheelchair Fajitas and Talking Scales
27 minutes
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The Food Chain looks at the important role food plays for people who have, or acquire, a disability. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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We do it when we’re happy, sometimes we fake it, often we do it when other people do it to us. And why does a smile make us feel better? Show more
