The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
15/05/2023 04:06 GMT : Turkey election: Erdogan likely to face a presidential run-off vote
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
With almost all ballots counted in Turkey's general election, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his main rival, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, say they would accept a run-off vote. Show more
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Is so-called laziness down to psychology, biology or social factors? And are some people really lazier than others? We tackle listener Laurie’s question. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
15/05/2023 05:06 GMT : Turkey election: Erdogan likely to face presidential run-off vote
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
The incumbent, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and his secular challenger Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu appear not to have secured the necessary fifty per cent to win Turkey's election. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
15/05/2023 06:06 GMT : Turkey election: Erdogan likely to face presidential run-off vote
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
A run off vote seems likely in Turkey following the country's tightly-contested presidential election. None of the candidates managed to get more than half of all votes. Show more
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HARDtalk
Waris Dirie: The fight against FGM
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to Somali-born model and activist Waris Dirie. She chose campaigning over the catwalk, speaking out against female genital mutilation, which she experienced. Show more
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Business Daily
A new coal mine for the UK
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Bringing jobs and investment – or an environmental backwards step? Show more
Witness History
Singapore executes Filipina maid
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
When Flor Contemplacion, who worked as a maid in Singapore, was convicted of two murders, many in her home country believed she was innocent, sparking protests. 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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Is so-called laziness down to psychology, biology or social factors? And are some people really lazier than others? We tackle listener Laurie’s question. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
World War Two African victory and 'Kai Tak heart attack'
51 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The Allies' campaign in North Africa in the Second World War and the last flight out of the old international Hong Kong airport. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Conversation
Disabled women and sexual health
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Activists from Pakistan and Nigeria on breaking taboos around sex and disabled women. Show more
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Outlook
The Black pioneers of modern emergency medicine
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In the 60s John Moon and a group of African American men from a deprived district of Pittsburgh became the first modern paramedics. They set the standard for all who’ve followed. Show more
Witness History
Singapore executes Filipina maid
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
When Flor Contemplacion, who worked as a maid in Singapore, was convicted of two murders, many in her home country believed she was innocent, sparking protests. 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.
Is so-called laziness down to psychology, biology or social factors? And are some people really lazier than others? We tackle listener Laurie’s question. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Turkey's battle for the presidency looks almost certain to go to a second round, with both contenders confident of victory. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Waris Dirie: The fight against FGM
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to Somali-born model and activist Waris Dirie. She chose campaigning over the catwalk, speaking out against female genital mutilation, which she experienced. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 15/05/2023 14:32 GMT : Turkey: the presidential race is getting tight
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will go head to head with his opposition rival in a run-off vote, the supreme election council has confirmed. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/05/15 16:06 GMT: Vice news files for bankruptcy
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Vice news and Motherboard go bust and set to be sold to a group of its lenders in the US Show more
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Witness History
Singapore executes Filipina maid
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
When Flor Contemplacion, who worked as a maid in Singapore, was convicted of two murders, many in her home country believed she was innocent, sparking protests. 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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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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
15/05/2023 20:06 GMT: Turkey’s Erdogan will face second round
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will take on his opposition rival in a run-off vote, the supreme election council has confirmed Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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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 History Hour
World War Two African victory and 'Kai Tak heart attack'
51 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The Allies' campaign in North Africa in the Second World War and the last flight out of the old international Hong Kong airport. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
EU approves Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
European regulators back a $69bn deal that was vetoed in the UK. A decision on the merge by US authorities is expected in the next few months. 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.
Outlook
The Black pioneers of modern emergency medicine
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In the 60s John Moon and a group of African American men from a deprived district of Pittsburgh became the first modern paramedics. They set the standard for all who’ve followed. Show more
Witness History
Singapore executes Filipina maid
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
When Flor Contemplacion, who worked as a maid in Singapore, was convicted of two murders, many in her home country believed she was innocent, sparking protests. 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.
In the Studio
Sir Lenny Henry: August in England
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Sir Lenny prepares for his exciting playwriting debut at The Bush Theatre in London. Show more
