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17/12/2023 05:30 GMT
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Weekend
Britain and Germany call for 'sustainable ceasefire' in Gaza
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The two countries renew call for a halt to the fighting on the ground Show more
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Weekend
Pressure grows on Israel to secure hostage release
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Father of captive in Gaza urges government to do more Show more
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Weekend
Britain and Germany say "sustainable" truce needed in war
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But both countries have stopped short of calling for an immediate ceasefire Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
The Wagner Group at work in the Central African Republic
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What are Russian fighters and front companies up to in Bangui? Plus: the crackdown on protesters in Hong Kong, a new era for Poland; climate risks to Tunisia's fiery harissa sauce Show more
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17/12/2023 09:30 GMT
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BBC News Summary
17/12/2023 11:30 GMT
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More or Less
China’s missing numbers
9 minutes on BBC World Service East Asia
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How the Chinese state make inconvenient statistics on youth unemployment and covid deaths disappear. Show more
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BBC News Summary
17/12/2023 12:30 GMT
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Newshour
17/12/2023 13:06 GMT: Mounting pressure on Israel to bring hostages home
47 minutes on BBC World Service East Asia
Pressure mounts on the Israeli government to bring back Hamas hostages. Show more
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BBC News Summary
17/12/2023 19:30 GMT
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Unexpected Elements
An exploration of empathy
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On the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration Of Human Rights, we look at empathy. Show more
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Newshour
17/12/2023 21:06 GMT: Calls grow for Israel to let more humanitarian supplies into Gaza
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Aid trucks pass through Kerem Shalom crossing for the first time since the war began. Show more
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BBC News Summary
17/12/2023 22:30 GMT
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The Climate Question
Was this year's climate summit a game-changer?
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Some are calling the deal at the COP conference in Dubai "historic". Are they right? Graihagh Jackson discusses with leading climate experts. Show more
BBC News Summary
17/12/2023 23:30 GMT
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Over to You
A listener’s radio diary on World Questions
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As World Questions head to Zambia, we asked a listener to go behind-the-scenes. Plus, did The Real Story on right-wing populism in Europe intend to miss out Britain? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
The Wagner Group at work in the Central African Republic
23 minutes on BBC World Service East Asia
Available for over a year
What are Russian fighters and front companies up to in Bangui? Plus: the crackdown on protesters in Hong Kong, a new era for Poland; climate risks to Tunisia's fiery harissa sauce Show more
BBC News Summary
18/12/2023 00:30 GMT
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BBC News Summary
18/12/2023 01:30 GMT
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BBC News Summary
18/12/2023 02:30 GMT
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People Fixing The World
The country tackling loneliness
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How the Netherlands is making a serious attempt to tackle something we can all feel at times in our lives Show more
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18/12/2023 03:30 GMT
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BBC News Summary
18/12/2023 04:30 GMT
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The Conversation
Women in cybersecurity
27 minutes on BBC World Service East Asia
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Kim Chakanetsa meets Vandana Verma Sehgal and Sophina Kio-Lawson, two experts who help women stay safe online. Show more