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Newsday
19/12/2023 05:06 GMT : A new global naval force is to be set up to fend off attacks in the Red Sea
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 11 months
The assaults, mainly by drones, have rerouted global trade and are expected to raise oil and consumer goods prices worldwide. Show more
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Discovery
When does sitting become bad for health?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
James Gallagher delves into the science to find out exactly how much sitting is too much? Show more
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Newsday
19/12/2023 06:06 GMT : US tries to end disruption to global trade in Red Sea
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 11 months
A growing number of businesses, including oil giant BP and maritime transport company Evergreen, paused shipments through these waters after recent attacks by Houthi rebels. Show more
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Newsday
19/12/2023 07:06 GMT : US defence secretary accuses Houthis over attacks on Red Sea shipping
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 11 months
The US defence secretary Lloyd Austin accused the Iranian-backed group of reckless and dangerous behaviour. Show more
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People Fixing The World
Making landfill less awful
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The people trying to improve this icon of our wasteful culture Show more
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Business Daily
Was 2023 a bad year for IPOs?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
IPOs, or initial public offerings, allow private companies to go public - but the number of businesses offering shares publicly on stock exchanges plummeted in 2023. Show more
Witness History
The assassination of King Faisal
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In March 1975, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was shot at point-blank range by his own nephew. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Documentary
Stories from the New Silk Road: Iceland
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
As the Earth warms, there are new frontiers to be explored; from geothermal energy to scientific research, Anna Holligan asks what does China's Polar Silk Road mean for Iceland? Show more
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The Arts Hour
On Tour in Buenos Aires
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Nikki Bedi is on stage with creatives who are shaping the arts and culture of Argentina. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Inside the creative mind of Ivo van Hove, one of the world's most celebrated theatre directors. Show more
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Outlook
The pop rebel who rediscovered her voice
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
When singer Vashti Bunyan released an album in 1970, it flopped and she turned her back on music for good. Decades later, she discovered it had become an underground hit. Show more
Witness History
The assassination of King Faisal
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In March 1975, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was shot at point-blank range by his own nephew. 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.
Newshour
19/12/2023 14:06 GMT: 'Too risky to sail through the Red Sea'
49 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
One of the world's biggest shipping companies tells Newshour it's simply too risky to sail through the Red Sea -- as long as the Houthi militia in Yemen are launching attacks. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 19/12/2023 15:32 GMT : Naval task force to tackle Red Sea attacks
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The international security action, named Operation Prosperity Guardian, will protect commercial ships following attacks by Houthi rebels. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/12/19 16:06 GMT: Sudanese flee fighting in former safe haven
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 11 months
The paramilitary forces have advanced into the city of Wad Madani, in al Jazira state. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/12/19 17:06 GMT: Iceland's volcanic eruption
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 11 months
The eruption started north of the fishing town of Grindavik. Show more
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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.
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Internet usage is booming. We're using online services more than ever before. So which ones are popular, and why? We find out. Show more
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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 19/12/2023 22:32 GMT : US calls for more support for maritime security in Red Sea
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
US is seeking more support and calling for more countries to join the maritime security coalition formed in response to escalating Houthi attacks. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Inside the creative mind of Ivo van Hove, one of the world's most celebrated theatre directors. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
On Tour in Buenos Aires
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Nikki Bedi is on stage with creatives who are shaping the arts and culture of Argentina. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump ineligible for 2024 ballot
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Colorado Supreme Court removes Trump from the 2024 Presidential ballot citing an insurrection clause of the US constitution. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Climate Question
Was this year's climate summit a game-changer?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Some are calling the deal at the COP conference in Dubai "historic". Are they right? Graihagh Jackson discusses with leading climate experts. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The pop rebel who rediscovered her voice
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
When singer Vashti Bunyan released an album in 1970, it flopped and she turned her back on music for good. Decades later, she discovered it had become an underground hit. 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 Documentary
The Children Of Paradise
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
30 years after South Africa's momentous changes what’s happened to the hope and promises? Show more
