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The World This Week
Syria endgame approaches
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
The Syrian government and rebels swap trapped fighters as the battlefield is cleared. Show more
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Boston Calling
Love and War
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Why is it so hard for a Sikh to serve in the US military? Show more
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An Indian Air Force Base has been attacked by gunmen, President Obama says he'll take what action he can on gun control and Rev Jesse Jackson pays tribute to singer Natalie Cole. Show more
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Concern at the growing number of countries keen to assert greater territorial and strategic influence in Antarctica; Maasai cricket; attack on Indian air force base. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
Ireland gears up to mark the Easter Rising of 1916
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
What does the 1916 Uprising mean to the people of Ireland in 2016? An update on the attack on the air force base in India and the art of the thank you note. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
Crystal Ball Gazing
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
We take a glance into a crystal ball and ask what lies ahead for the global economy in 2016 - the trends, the big events, the risks coming up - how do things look from here? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
Sportshour: On the Road
49 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The Super Bowl and the Women's World Cup... We look back at two of the big sporting events we brought you the show from in 2015 Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The Cultural Frontline
Protecting and Promoting Local Culture
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
How countries and people promote and commemorate their culture Show more
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Newshour
Saudi Arabia Executes Top Shia Cleric
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Saudi execution sparks regional outrage; India airforce base attack; the first spacewalk. Show more
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Global Beats
London International
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Rita Ray presents live performances from musicians with global roots who are making music in London.
[Photo: Courtney Brown (left) and Jay Phelps of NBOC. Credit: BBC] Show more
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Premier League goals and sporting debate with John Bennett and the Sportsworld Team. Show more
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Sportsworld
Live Premier League Commentary
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Manchester United v Swansea City from Old Trafford Show more
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The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond Show more
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The Newsroom
Anger at Saudi Shia Cleric's Execution
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
India air base attack, Trump in Al-Shabab propaganda film Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Trending
#JesuisCharlie – One Year On
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
#Je suis Charlie – How a fringe newspaper became a worldwide symbol for freedom of expression – and tested the limits of satire. Show more
Over to You
BBC World Stories Project
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The World Stories project launches search for unique and surprising stories. This programme was originally broadcast on 2 January 2016. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Hardtalk interviews newsmakers and personalities from across the globe.
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The Documentary
My Mother's Sari
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The history of the sari and how items of clothing can symbolise loss, love and nostalgia. Show more
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Newshour
World Reacts to Shia Cleric's Execution
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Saudi sectarian politics; Trump in al-Shabab video; Musical making Broadway history
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The Documentary
Young, Clever and Libyan
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
After the fall of Gaddafi, 23 of Libya's finest technology graduates head to Cambridge to learn skills to rebuild Libya. Show more
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Unexpected Elements
History of Everyday Technology
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Histories of everyday technology: syringe, refrigerator, gyroscope, brain scanners, computers, 3D printers Show more
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The World This Week
Syria endgame approaches
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastThe Syrian government and rebels swap trapped fighters as the battlefield is cleared. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Rage Over Execution of Shia Cleric
14 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Indian PM praises soldiers after attack, Al Shabab uses Trump to recruit, Charles talks about Prince's Trust Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Should We Solar Panel The Sahara?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Solar could be the ultimate get-out-of-jail-free card, providing clean energy on a vast scale. The technology exists. But the politics are difficult. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
Crystal Ball Gazing
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
We take a glance into a crystal ball and ask what lies ahead for the global economy in 2016 - the trends, the big events, the risks coming up - how do things look from here? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Book Club
Elizabeth Gilbert: Eat, Pray, Love
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
American writer Elizabeth Gilbert talks about her phenomenally successful novel Eat, Pray, Love. Show more
