The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
15/04/2021 04:06 GMT : Minneapolis ex-policewoman charged over killing of black motorist
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
A white former police officer is charged with second-degree manslaughter. Police say Mrs Potter shot Daunte Wright accidentally. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Chile’s vaccine roll out
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
New research on UK’s B.1.1.7 Covid variant; Why is Chile in a new wave of Covid infections despite an acclaimed vaccine roll out?
A treatable condition confused with Dementia. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
15/04/2021 05:06 GMT : America prepares to announce sanctions against Russia
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The move would be retaliation for cyber-attacks aimed at the US, including alleged interference in the 2020 presidential elections. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
15/04/2021 06:06 GMT : US poised to impose sanctions on Russia
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The move would be retaliation for cyber-attacks aimed at the US, including alleged interference in the 2020 presidential elections. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Is Africa the new power base for the Islamic State group?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Islamic State’s hold on Iraq and Syria has weakened but the group is expanding into new territories, including Africa. Is it set to become the new jihadist battleground? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
President Biden and his strategy for China
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Will the US President continue with an increasingly hostile attitude towards China? Show more
Witness History
The vultures saved from extinction
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
South Asian vultures started dying in huge numbers in the 1990s but no one knew why. They were on the verge of extinction before scientists worked out what was killing them. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Sexual healing in the Israeli military
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Healing the deepest of battle wounds through ground-breaking sexual therapy. One woman's quest to allow Israeli soldiers to heal. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Chile’s vaccine roll out
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
New research on UK’s B.1.1.7 Covid variant; Why is Chile in a new wave of Covid infections despite an acclaimed vaccine roll out?
A treatable condition confused with Dementia. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
One Hundred Years of Solitude: The story of Latin America
39 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
One of the best-known Latin American novels of the 20th century: One Hundred Years of Solitude by the Nobel Prize-winning author from Colombia, Gabriel García Márquez. Show more
Sporting Witness
The athlete who changed the rules on sex tests
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How a Spanish woman hurdler won the right to compete despite having male chromosomes Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Food Chain
How to love chillies
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Three cooks explain how you can teach a child to embrace hot food. Show more
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Outlook
I was told I was the wrong colour to be a swan
44 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Black ballerina Julie Felix says she left the UK in the 1970s after she was excluded from a ballet company because of the colour of her skin. She became a ballet star in New York. Show more
Witness History
The vultures saved from extinction
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
South Asian vultures started dying in huge numbers in the 1990s but no one knew why. They were on the verge of extinction before scientists worked out what was killing them. 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 latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Is Africa the new power base for the Islamic State group?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Islamic State’s hold on Iraq and Syria has weakened but the group is expanding into new territories, including Africa. Is it set to become the new jihadist battleground? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 15/04/2021 14:32 GMT : Greensill inquiry reveals government rules need urgent reform
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The rules on ministers and top officials taking jobs with private firms need urgent reform according to a key government adviser. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
We look at what's at stake for US-Russia relations under the Biden presidency Show more
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Witness History
The vultures saved from extinction
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
South Asian vultures started dying in huge numbers in the 1990s but no one knew why. They were on the verge of extinction before scientists worked out what was killing them. 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.
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.
Science In Action
Rolling out the vaccines faster
45 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
What are the technicalities of scaling up vaccine manufacture and delivery any further? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
15/04/2021 20:06 GMT: Afghanistan: 'We have won the war, America has lost', say Taliban
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
The White House has insisted that it can keep an eye on any terror threats from Afghanistan without having troops there, after President Biden announced a withdrawal. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Is Africa the new power base for the Islamic State group?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Islamic State’s hold on Iraq and Syria has weakened but the group is expanding into new territories, including Africa. Is it set to become the new jihadist battleground? 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
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
One Hundred Years of Solitude: The story of Latin America
39 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
One of the best-known Latin American novels of the 20th century: One Hundred Years of Solitude by the Nobel Prize-winning author from Colombia, Gabriel García Márquez. Show more
Sporting Witness
The athlete who changed the rules on sex tests
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How a Spanish woman hurdler won the right to compete despite having male chromosomes Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US imposes new sanctions on Russia
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
President Biden has announced new sanctions on Russia after cyber attacks 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.
World Football
Norway's protests and Brazilian publicity stunts
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Norway coach Ståle Solbakken discusses his team's recent protest against human rights abuses. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
I was told I was the wrong colour to be a swan
44 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Black ballerina Julie Felix says she left the UK in the 1970s after she was excluded from a ballet company because of the colour of her skin. She became a ballet star in New York. Show more
Witness History
The vultures saved from extinction
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
South Asian vultures started dying in huge numbers in the 1990s but no one knew why. They were on the verge of extinction before scientists worked out what was killing them. 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.
Heart and Soul
Three months to save my son's life
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We follow the parents of a boy with a genetic disorder as they try to save his life. Show more
