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Witness History
The Man Who Published Harry Potter
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
In 1996 after many rejections struggling author JK Rowling finds a publisher for her first Harry Potter novel. Witness talks to the man who spotted the boy wizard's potential. Show more
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The War That Changed the World
The War that Changed the World - in Words
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Cultural figures from around the world give their personal perspective on the legacy of World War One in their country or region. Show more
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World Update
US and Turkey Fail to Agree on Syria Strategy
55 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Turkey proposes a safe zone while the US wants to focus on driving the Islamic State out.
(Photo credit: EPA)
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Second Chinese devaluation, snow in Canberra, Barca v Seville - best game ever? Show more
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Outlook
Collecting Bodies from Ukraine Battlesites
55 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Former businessman Yaroslav Zhilkin leads a team of volunteers to retrieve the bodies of fallen soldiers. Show more
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Digital Planet
Paperless Finance Takes Off in Kenya
28 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Competition in Kenya's mobile money space; SokoText, a smart solution for affordable food; The Future of Raspberry Pi; Digital pest control. Show more
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World Have Your Say
Nigeria: Christians and Muslims
55 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Would better links between Nigeria's Christians and Muslims help defeat Boko Haram? Plus NYPD union's call to shame the homeless and Kenyans' twitter attack on Rwanda's President. Show more
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The Essential
The Why Factor: Why do we travel?
10 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Why do we travel? Science shows that it really does broaden the mind, but Mike Williams hears we also travel to re-invent ourselves, see how others live, and acquire memories. Show more
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World Champion Adam Peaty pops into Sport Today to talk gold medals and the 2016 Olympics. Show more
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World Business Report
Chinese Yuan Falls for Second Day
28 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The People's Bank of China has allowed the yuan to fall further for a second day. Plus, Nestle faces a $100m claim from the Indian government over the popular Maggi noodles brand. Show more
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The Newsroom
Massive Explosion in Tianjin City, China
25 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Croatia fears for Egypt hostage, Syria accused of war crimes, Kursk sinking anniversary. Show more
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Newshour
China Blast
55 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Massive explosions in China; A Jewish reporter in Iran; Robots building baby robots.
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HARDtalk
Leader, Democratic Alliance (South Africa) - Mmusi Maimane
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
South Africa's main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance has its first ever black leader. Can he win Black votes from the ANC and take race out of South African politics? Show more
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After the terror attack at Sousse that killed 38 tourists, many holiday-makers went elsewhere. Frances Stonor Saunders took a package deal to a nearby resort and shares her story. Show more
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The Newsroom
China: Explosions Blast Tianjin Port
25 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
IS claim Croatian hostage death, UN sack diplomat over conduct of peacekeepers, REM sleep secrets revealed. Show more
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World Business Report
Chinese Yuan Falls for Second Day
28 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The People's Bank of China has allowed the yuan to fall further for a second day. Plus, Nestle faces a $100m claim from the Indian government over the popular Maggi noodles brand. Show more
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The Newsroom
Casualties Confirmed in China Blast
15 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Croatian beheading fears in Egypt, Perseid meteor shower, music reduces pain Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Health Check
Can Tweets Trace Food Poisoning Outbreaks?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Claudia Hammond on why tweeting about your night-long vomiting attack could be good for public health; beating bilharzia in Uganda; and the therapeutic power of music. Show more
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Business Matters
Massive Blasts Hit North China City
55 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Massive explosions have hit China's northern port city of Tianjin. State media said the blasts happened in a warehouse storing "dangerous and chemical goods". Show more
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