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Weekend
Cyclone Batsirai: Second storm in weeks hits Madagascar
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
We speak to Madagascar's environment minister about Cyclone Batsirai, with 35-thousand people thought to be displaced. Show more
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Weekend
Tragic end for boy trapped in Moroccan well
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
A five-year-old Moroccan boy who was trapped in a well for four days has died, despite painstaking efforts to rescue him. Show more
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Weekend
The European Parliament hosts Afghan women
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
The European Parliament says countries won't engage with the Taliban unless women's rights are ensured. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Myanmar: One year under military rule
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Protest and resistance to Myanmar's coup, a miscarriage of justice in Cyprus; returning to Afghanistan; the radio station bringing worried Tongans together. Show more
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Women working to help communities caught up in Ethiopia’s brutal war talk about the immense challenges they face on the ground. Show more
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The Inquiry
Do we have enough lithium to power the future?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Can we meet the soaring demand for lithium, a vital metal for electric cars and green energy? Mining is concentrated in a limited number of countries such as Australia and Chile. Show more
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Newshour
06/02/2022 13:06 GMT: Cyclone Batsirai: Madagascar hospitals and schools destroyed
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Madagascar's environment minister says Cyclone Batsirai - which is making its way across the island - has displaced tens of thousands of people and destroyed many buildings Show more
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The Forum
Machu Picchu: Secrets of a forgotten city
40 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Bridget Kendall learns about the history of Machu Picchu from archaeologists Lucy Salazar and Michael Malpass, mountaineer Johan Reinhard and writer Mark Adams. Show more
More or Less
Placebo: Can you fool your brain?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Can you really become fitter by expectation alone? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Business Weekly
Spotlight on Spotify over Joe Rogan controversy
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The streaming giant sees subscribers slow and battles controversy over a star podcaster Show more
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Newshour
06/02/2022 21:06 GMT: Unicef condemns detention of children in Syrian prison
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Unicef says conditions facing children in Ghwayran jail in northeast Syria are 'precarious' Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Pick of the World
The all-female Indonesian metal band
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The pick of the BBC World Service, chosen by its listeners. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Myanmar: One year under military rule
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Protest and resistance to Myanmar's coup, a miscarriage of justice in Cyprus; returning to Afghanistan; the radio station bringing worried Tongans together. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 07/02/2022 01:06 GMT : Germany's Ukraine dilemma
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Germany's new leader faces some complex questions in how to respond to the Ukraine crisis Show more
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The Climate Question
Can we believe companies’ promises on climate?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How credible are corporate "net zero" emissions targets? Show more
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Women working to help communities caught up in Ethiopia’s brutal war talk about the immense challenges they face on the ground. Show more
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Pick of the World
The all-female Indonesian metal band
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The pick of the BBC World Service, chosen by its listeners. 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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