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The Cultural Frontline
Understanding the Refugee Crisis via Virtual Reality
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Understanding the refugee experience through simulation, and should crime writers draw from real cases in their work? Show more
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Thais vote in a referendum on a new constitution; Iranian nuclear scientist 'executed'; is the supermarket self-service turning people into criminals? Show more
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Why was Shahram Amiri, the Iranian nuclear scientist executed? Do shorter hours equal more productivity? What makes a successful film? Show more
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Matthew Kenyon and Sarah Mulkerrins with all the latest news from the Olympic games in Rio. Show more
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Rebel factions in the Syrian city of Aleppo say they've broken through the government's lines; major rally planned for Istanbul. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Risks and Rewards
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Two view of Iraq in a time of bombing; how prejudice still hinders India's low-caste entrepreneurs; rock climbing in the West Bank and marble mining in Carrara, Italy Show more
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A panel discussion on the issues and the future for Europe’s migration crisis, hosted by Chris Bowlby Show more
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Trending
The Porn Star who Went to Iran for a Nose Job
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Porn star Candy Charms has become the talk of social media in Iran after she travelled to the Islamic republic to get a nose job. Show more
Over to You
The Olympics On The BBC World Service
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Global Sports Editor, Gary Keown on what you can expect to hear over the next two weeks from the BBC World service team in Rio. Show more
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In the Balance
Fool's Gold?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Rio 2016 has almost bankrupted its host city and growing costs have led several others to pull out of hosting future events, so can you ever make a profit from the Olympic Games? Show more
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Andrew McGregor presents the 2016 season of seven specially selected broadcasts from this year's BBC Proms concerts. Show more
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Newshour
Philippines President Launches Shame Campaign
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Officials named and shamed in anti-drug campaign; Thai referendum; Brazilian Butt-lift king dies Show more
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The Newsroom
Ban for Russian Paralympians in Rio
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
IPC says Russia has 'catastrophically' failed its athletes; Thai voters approve new constitution; Celebrating life of Brazilian plastic surgeon, Ivo Pitanguy, who's died Show more
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Heart and Soul
Benedict Spinoza - A Philosopher for Our Time
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Michael Goldfarb tells the story of philosopher Benedict Spinoza, who 350 yrs ago questioned the role of religion in government. Show more
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Newshour
Russian Team Banned From Paralympics
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Athletes receive doping ban; 'Brazilian butt-lift' surgeon dies; New Lucille Ball statue Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Risks and Rewards
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Two view of Iraq in a time of bombing; how prejudice still hinders India's low-caste entrepreneurs; rock climbing in the West Bank and marble mining in Carrara, Italy Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
Fool's Gold?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Rio 2016 has almost bankrupted its host city and growing costs have led several others to pull out of hosting future events, so can you ever make a profit from the Olympic Games? Show more
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President Erdogan said he would approve the death penalty if it was backed by parliament and the public Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Boston Calling
Vital Signs
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
A Chicago surgeon recounts a nightmarish journey through Aleppo. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2016/08/08 00:06 GMT: Thai Vote Backs Military's Constitution
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
A clear majority of Thai referendum voters have backed a draft constitution written by an army-appointed committee. Show more
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The Food Chain
Fertile Food
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How much could your diet help you have a child? We separate the facts from the fiction. Show more
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Today In Rio
Beach Volleyball on Copacabana
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
A daily catch up on all the latest news, the talking points, and the winners and the losers of the Olympics Show more
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More or Less
Predicting Olympic Medals
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
What makes a country successful at winning gold, silver and bronze? Show more
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