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Russia says it’s committed to fighting global warming. Meanwhile, in political circles and in the media, many are still questioning man-made climate change. But why exactly? Show more
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Compulsory Covid vaccinations
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Ros Atkins looks at the debate around Covid vaccine mandates Show more
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Weekend
Mexico to combat people-trafficking after deadly truck crash
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After 54 die in truck crash, Mexico announces international fight against people-trafficking Show more
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Mexico to work with international group to combat people-trafficking
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A truck crash had killed 54 people, mainly migrants from Central America. Show more
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Weekend
Humanitarian aid for Afghanistan released
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International donors to send 280 million US dollars in aid to Afghanistan. Show more
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Sportshour
“He’s the gladiator fighting on the circuit” – Van Amersfoort on Verstappen
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We hear from Verstappen's mentor, Frits Van Amersfoort, ahead of the F1 final race. Show more
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Over to You
Painting pictures of a football match with words
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What are the challenges of being a football commentator for the BBC? John Murray explains. Plus, do you yearn for more entertainment shows from the WS? A listener argues the case. Show more
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Newshour
11/12/2021 13:06 GMT: G7 warns Russia over Ukraine
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Tensions are growing as Moscow amasses troops on Ukraine's border Show more
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Sporting Witness
The Tibetan football team
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How a group of exiles set up the first Tibetan national team in 2001. Show more
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Newshour
11/12/2021 21:06 GMT: Deadly tornadoes rip through six American states
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At least 70 confirmed fatalities in Kentucky in deadliest tornado to ever hit the state. Show more
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Music Life
'I modelled my studio on a sauna' with Sylvan Esso, Alexis Taylor, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith and Ed Russell
31 minutes on BBC World Service East Asia
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Sylvan Esso's Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith and Overmono's Ed Russell discuss how they make their music. Show more
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Russia says it’s committed to fighting global warming. Meanwhile, in political circles and in the media, many are still questioning man-made climate change. But why exactly? Show more
Over to You
Painting pictures of a football match with words
9 minutes on BBC World Service East Asia
Available for over a year
What are the challenges of being a football commentator for the BBC? John Murray explains. Plus, do you yearn for more entertainment shows from the WS? A listener argues the case. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Documentary
Malcolm in the Midlands
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In 1965, just days before his assassination, American civil rights activist Malcolm X visited the small English town of Smethwick. What led him there? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Madagascar: the threat of starvation
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The long-term roots of famine now threatening many villages in southern Madagascar; a new President in Honduras; the discontents of Poland's border force and returnees in Ireland Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Hong Kong artists: Should I stay or should I go?
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The artists whose freedom to express themselves is threatened by new laws in Hong Kong. Show more