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Weekend
Men implicated in assassination of presidential candidate killed in prison
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
The news prompted Ecuador's president to return home early from an overseas visit. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
Dozens of rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Reports of explosions near Tel Aviv and areas surrounding southern Gaza. Show more
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Weekend
Israeli forces move to war footing
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Security forces in southern Israel combat surprise attack by Palestinian militant group. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
From wickets and wides to tackles and tries
29 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Namibia's Rudie van Vuuren, on being the only man to compete in both the cricket AND rugby World Cups Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Newshour
07/10/2023 12:06 GMT: We are at war, says Israel’s PM, after major Palestinian attack
48 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad, claims its fighters have also captured "many" Israeli soldiers. Show more
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
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Sporting Witness
The Netherlands beat England at the Home of Cricket
10 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How the Netherlands embarrased England at Lord's on the opening day of the 2009 T20 Cricket World Cup. The top scorer for the Dutch was Tom de Grooth and he describes the victory. 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 Arts Hour
London Film Festival
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We speak to director Amanda Nell Eu, film-maker Chloe Abrahams, Fawzia Mirza, and Mel Eslyn, who all taking part in this year's London Film Festival. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
07/10/2023 20:06 GMT: Israel launches air strikes in response to Hamas attack
48 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Israel responded to Hamas' unprecedented attacks with air strikes on Gaza, killing more than 200 Palestinians Show more
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Music Life
Confronting expectations with Steven Wilson, Roland Orzabal, Lucy Rose and Andy Partridge
34 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Steven Wilson, Roland Orzabal, Lucy Rose and Andy Partridge talk about whether the world needs any more new music, and if “retro mania” is stopping rock music from evolving. Show more
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Tech Life
Where are we on the road to EV?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
From manufacture to charging, Tech Life takes a look at EVs and finds out some of the challenges to rolling them out Show more
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BBC OS Conversations
Fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Refugees and volunteer aid workers share stories of the situation. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Sporting Witness
The Netherlands beat England at the Home of Cricket
10 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How the Netherlands embarrased England at Lord's on the opening day of the 2009 T20 Cricket World Cup. The top scorer for the Dutch was Tom de Grooth and he describes the victory. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Complete shutdown
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How would it feel wake up years later? After the US narrowly avoided a government shutdown, we look at how complicated systems - such as living things - can just press pause. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Health Check
Malaria vaccine backed by WHO
26 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Vaccine for malaria recommended by WHO; Women facing inequalities in cancer care around the world; Nobel Prize awarded to scientists behind technology that led to Covid vaccines Show more
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World Book Club
Michael Chabon: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
American writer Michael Chabon talks about his 2001 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
How Portugal deals with drugs
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Has a new approach really reduced the harm drugs cause? Plus: Turkey reacts to a new attack by the PKK; the women demining South Sudan; trading over the China-Kyrgyzstan border Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Sporting Witness
The Netherlands beat England at the Home of Cricket
10 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How the Netherlands embarrased England at Lord's on the opening day of the 2009 T20 Cricket World Cup. The top scorer for the Dutch was Tom de Grooth and he describes the victory. Show more
