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Weekend
Global emergency declared over monkeypox
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
The WHO declares the outbreak of monkeypox an international emergency. Show more
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Weekend
Ukraine casts doubt over agreement with Russia
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Landmark agreement between Russia and Ukraine in doubt after missile attack on Odesa. Show more
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Weekend
Brazil's Bolsonaro launches re-election bid
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
President Jair Bolsonaro is to launch his campaign for re-election in October. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Learning to live with danger in Ukraine
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Nowhere is safe – but Ukrainians find ways to survive; the violence on video spreading through Ethiopia; a true friendship formed by a Russian newspaper seller and a BBC reporter. Show more
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People Fixing The World
Saving kids with cancer
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The Filipino doctor who’s found an affordable way of treating children with cancer. Show more
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Over to You
The Bomb: The making of a new series
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In season one of The Bomb, we met the man who might have stopped the atomic bomb. In season two, we meet the spy who stole it. But does the series overdramatise, listeners ask? Show more
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The Inquiry
What impact has Brexit had on the UK’s economy?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Brexiteers argued it would mean freedom, independence and a chance to reforge the economy. On the other side, campaigners said it would be damaging to business. Who was right? Show more
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Newshour
24/07/2022 12:06 GMT: Russia admits strike hitting port of Odesa
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
As Russia admits carrying out a strike on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, will the recent deal to resume Ukrainian grain exports be able to stick? Show more
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The Forum
La Malinche: Mexico's great 'traitor'
43 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The indigenous slave girl who helped the Spanish conquer the Aztecs Show more
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Outlook
My mother, India’s forgotten disco diva
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Debayan Sen discovered that his mother Rupa’s long-lost record Disco Jazz, which flopped when it was first released in India, had become an underground global hit after 30 years. Show more
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The History Hour
Stories from iconic TV shows from around the world
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The history of television from around the world and its enduring impact including a look at Nigeria's sitcom Papa Ajasco and an interview with Indian TV cook Madhur Jaffrey. Show more
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Newshour
24/07/2022 20:06 GMT: Russia's diplomatic offensive in Africa
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Russia goes on a diplomatic offensive in Africa, rejecting accusations its invasion of Ukraine has caused global food shortages. Show more
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Pick of the World
Why are Iranian women taking off their hijabs?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The Iranian women removing their hijabs in protest. Plus new worries about Covid variants and a call from the top for equal pay in German football. Show more
Over to You
The Bomb: The making of a new series
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In season one of The Bomb, we met the man who might have stopped the atomic bomb. In season two, we meet the spy who stole it. But does the series overdramatise, listeners ask? 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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From Our Own Correspondent
Learning to live with danger in Ukraine
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Nowhere is safe – but Ukrainians find ways to survive; the violence on video spreading through Ethiopia; a true friendship formed by a Russian newspaper seller and a BBC reporter. 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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Climate Question
Can flying ever be climate friendly?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We look at the aviation industry’s plans for cutting its impact on the climate. Show more
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Tesla has abandoned its Bitcoin investment and faces greater challenges from arrivals - we ask if the road ahead for the world's biggest EV maker is looking more difficult. Show more
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Pick of the World
Why are Iranian women taking off their hijabs?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The Iranian women removing their hijabs in protest. Plus new worries about Covid variants and a call from the top for equal pay in German football. Show more
Over to You
The Bomb: The making of a new series
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In season one of The Bomb, we met the man who might have stopped the atomic bomb. In season two, we meet the spy who stole it. But does the series overdramatise, listeners ask? Show more
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