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Newsday
14/02/2023 05:06 GMT : Hopes rise that more UN aid will be allowed into Syria
50 minutes
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The UN says the Syrian government has agreed to ease the transit of aid into the country, with the opening of two more border crossings into Turkey. Show more
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In the Studio
The Sydney Modern Project
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Sydney is better known for its picture perfect harbour, than for its arts institutions. So what are the challenges of building an arts museum that’s distinctively Sydney? Show more
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Newsday
14/02/2023 06:06 GMT : Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll continues to climb
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
As much as 37,000 people are now confirmed to have died on both sides of the border. Show more
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Newsday
14/02/2023 07:06 GMT : Syria says it will allow more UN aid to rebel-held areas
50 minutes
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The United Nations Secretary General has welcomed Syria's decision to allow UN aid deliveries from Turkey to rebel-held areas through two more border crossings. Show more
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People Fixing The World
Sea cucumbers fixing the world
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How the humble sea cucumber and its poo is helping coral reefs. Show more
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Business Daily
What does studying in the UK cost Africans?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We look at the hurdles African students and academics face when trying to study or work in the UK, from costly English language tests to visa pathways that exclude many Africans. Show more
Witness History
First Danish queen for 600 years
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In January 1972, King Frederick IX of Denmark died at the age of 72. He was succeeded by his daughter Margrethe who became the first Queen of Denmark in 600 years. Show more
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The Arts Hour
Director Santiago Mitre on his film Argentina, 1985
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Nikki Bedi talks to director Santiago Mitre, and is joined by the director Camilla Hall and the actor Storme Toolis. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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In the Studio
The Sydney Modern Project
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Sydney is better known for its picture perfect harbour, than for its arts institutions. So what are the challenges of building an arts museum that’s distinctively Sydney? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Bringing the beat back: The accidental heroes of hip hop
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Childhood best friends and self-taught musicians, Patrick and Steve were overlooked by the music industry. But their funk band Cymande would go on to shape hip hop’s golden age. Show more
Witness History
First Danish queen for 600 years
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In January 1972, King Frederick IX of Denmark died at the age of 72. He was succeeded by his daughter Margrethe who became the first Queen of Denmark in 600 years. 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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Discovery
Bad Blood: The curse of Mendel
28 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In the mid-19th Century, Gregor Mendel observed how certain traits were passed on by breeding pea plants, an insight which inspired eugenics from 1900s onwards. Show more
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Newshour
14/02/2023 14:06 GMT: Iran Chess player exiled for refusing headscarf
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Newshour spoke to Sara Khadem, now living in exile after refusing to wear a headscarf. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 14/02/2023 15:32 GMT : US Inflation Cooling
27 minutes
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The US consumer price index rose at a rate of 6.4% - a slight fall on the previous month.
While the the drop is welcome news it was smaller than some economists had anticipated. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/02/14 16:06 GMT: Turkey and Syria earthquakes: Children
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
We discuss mental health effects of natural disasters in children. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
First Danish queen for 600 years
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In January 1972, King Frederick IX of Denmark died at the age of 72. He was succeeded by his daughter Margrethe who became the first Queen of Denmark in 600 years. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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 five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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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.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 14/02/2023 22:32 GMT : America's rocky road to economic recovery
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The US CPI has slowed but less than expected, raising expectations that the Federal Reserve will apply further interest rate rises in the coming months. Show more
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In the Studio
The Sydney Modern Project
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Sydney is better known for its picture perfect harbour, than for its arts institutions. So what are the challenges of building an arts museum that’s distinctively Sydney? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Air India's bank-busting haul
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In the biggest order of new passenger aircraft in history, Air India has ordered 470 new planes from Airbus and Boeing. Show more
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Misha Glenny on early Moscow before the Russian Empire Show more
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Witness History
First Danish queen for 600 years
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In January 1972, King Frederick IX of Denmark died at the age of 72. He was succeeded by his daughter Margrethe who became the first Queen of Denmark in 600 years. 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.
