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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Business Daily
Schooling China's Kids
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Is China's education system too academic, too high pressure and too elitist? Ed Butler meets a primary school head, a kindergarten tutor and a university professor to find out. Show more
Witness History
The Mysterious Death of Samora Machel
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
When the socialist leader of Mozambique was killed in a plane crash in 1986 on the border with South Africa, many were suspicious. The two countries were divided over Apartheid. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Thought Show
Economists, Selfies and Holding Your Breath
49 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Exploring the work of economist Richard Thaler; why the Russian military are banning selfies; and what happens to our bodies when we hold our breath? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Update
Catalan Leader Rejects Spanish Ultimation over Independence
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Carles Puigdemont says he may press ahead with a formal declaration if Madrid moves to impose direct rule Show more
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The Newsroom
Spain Moves to Impose Direct Rule in Catalonia
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Spanish government says it will strip Catalonia's autonomous powers on Saturday; China enshrines President Xi Jinping's political thought into official ideology Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Food Chain
Competitive Eating: Chewing it Over
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
What happens to your body when you eat 70 hot dogs in 10 minutes, and why would thousands of people watch you do it? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Saving Fans From Las Vegas Shooting
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Country singer Bryan Hopkins helped people to escape gunfire during the recent attack in Las Vegas. He led them to safety by hiding into a freezer trailer. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Madrid is starting the process of imposing direct rule in Catalonia; Chinese President, Xi Jinping, lends his name to a political theory. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Zanzibar: Spirits and Psychiatry
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Thousands of mentally-sick patients in Zanzibar turn to profiteering exorcists for treatment, leaving the island’s only local psychiatrist struggling to cope. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2017/10/19 14:32 GMT: Spain Moves to Suspend Catalan Autonomy
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Spain is to start suspending Catalonia's autonomy from Saturday. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Spain will suspend Catalonia's autonomy on Saturday. Plus, Afghan attack leaves 43 soldiers dead. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The UN has urged Baghdad to ensure that Kurdish civilians in northern Iraq are protected. Show more
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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Science In Action
Detecting a ‘Bling Nova’
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Detecting a ‘Bling nova’ and why do whales and dolphins have relatively big brains like humans? Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Zanzibar: Spirits and Psychiatry
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Thousands of mentally-sick patients in Zanzibar turn to profiteering exorcists for treatment, leaving the island’s only local psychiatrist struggling to cope. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Food Chain
Competitive Eating: Chewing it Over
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
What happens to your body when you eat 70 hot dogs in 10 minutes, and why would thousands of people watch you do it? 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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 2017/10/19 22:32 GMT: Spain Moves to Suspend Catalan Autonomy
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Spain is to start suspending Catalonia's autonomy from Saturday. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Thought Show
Economists, Selfies and Holding Your Breath
49 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Exploring the work of economist Richard Thaler; why the Russian military are banning selfies; and what happens to our bodies when we hold our breath? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
PM May Urges EU Leaders to Set Out Brexit Plans
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Pollution Linked to Nine Million Premature Deaths in 2015
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
A study in the Lancet analysed worldwide data about pollution related illnesses such as heart disease and strokes. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Zanzibar: Spirits and Psychiatry
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Thousands of mentally-sick patients in Zanzibar turn to profiteering exorcists for treatment, leaving the island’s only local psychiatrist struggling to cope. Show more
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.
World Football
Xavi, Makelele and the Qataris
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Does Qatar have enough time to find a good enough team for when they host the World Cup in 2022? And Xavi tells us how he turned down Sir Alex Ferguson's advances. Show more
