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John Kerry warns the prospect of an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal is in grave jeopardy. Show more
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Simon Cox meets the hidden homeless in Britain - the families forced to live in cramped temporary accommodation as they face the long, uncertain wait for a place to call home. Show more
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Time Travelling in the Human Mind
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Are we the only creatures who can mentally time travel? Show more
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Actress Debbie Reynolds has died just one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher Show more
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Business Daily
Best of the Year 2016
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From the US election, to corporate 'honey-traps', to the secrets of mediocrity, we look back on 2016 and the best Business Daily output over the year. Show more
Witness History
The Launch of Vogue Russia
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After the collapse of the USSR, Vogue Magazine launched in Russia in 1998. Editor in chief Aliona Doletskaya remembers its difficult beginning, in the midst of an economic crisis. Show more
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Could you forgive someone that raped or tortured you?
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Some crimes are so awful, so cruel, it’s impossible to imagine ever being able to say to the wrongdoer, ‘I forgive you’, but could it help heal the hurt? Show more
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Actress had stroke after Carrie Fisher's death. Also: Paintings that show signs of brain disease; Turkey's tumultuous year
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Iraqi forces advance again after a lull of several weeks Show more
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The Secret Link Between Two Gymnasts
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Jennifer Bricker was born without legs, but became an acrobat. She idolised the Olympic gymnast Dominique Moceanu. Show more
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The Newsroom
Putin says Syria Ceasefire Agreed
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He described the agreements reached as "fragile". They've come about as a result of coordination between Russia, Turkey and Iran, Debbie Reynolds death, Iraqi army Mosul advance Show more
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Business Daily
Simon Cox meets the hidden homeless in Britain - the families forced to live in cramped temporary accommodation as they face the long, uncertain wait for a place to call home. Show more
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Russia and Turkey backed ceasefire announced; Debbie Reynolds RIP, Orwell at the BBC Show more
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Focus on Africa
Peru has cut poverty by 50% in 10 years. Is it a model others could - or should - follow? Show more
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Sport Today
Club v country row hits African football
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High profiles players prepare to reject Africa Cup of Nations call ups. John Bennett examines what possible sanctions could be imposed on club sides. Show more
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World Have Your Say
Trump and Israel
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What will the Trump Presidency mean for Israel? Show more
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The Secret Link Between Two Gymnasts
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Jennifer Bricker was born without legs, but became an acrobat. She idolised the Olympic gymnast Dominique Moceanu. Show more
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Several Rebel Factions Endorse Syria Ceasefire
23 minutes on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
President Putin described the agreements reached as 'fragile', Stars pay tribute to Debbie Reynolds, World premiere for opera by a 11 year old Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2016/12/29 18:32 GMT: Madrid Bans Half of All Cars to Tackle Pollution
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Even numbered car registration plates have been banned to tackle the smog and worsening air pollution in Madrid. Show more
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Latest attempt to restore peace in Syria is endorsed by Russia, Turkey and Iran, German authorities release Tunisian man, homage to Charles Macintosh Show more
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Science In Action
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Peru has cut poverty by 50% in 10 years. Is it a model others could - or should - follow? Show more
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Science In Action
State of the Climate 2016
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Science in Action concludes the year with an overview of the state of the climate, and what the prospects are for future climate change. Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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US Expels Russian Diplomats Over Cyber Attack Allegations
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US expels 35 Russian diplomats over cyber attack allegations, Iraqi military renews offense against Islamic State in battle for Mosul, Amazons new proposal for 'flying warehouses' Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2016/12/29 22:32 GMT: Madrid Bans Half of All Cars to Tackle Pollution
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Even numbered car registration plates have been banned to tackle the smog and worsening air pollution in Madrid. Show more
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The Thought Show
Could you forgive someone that raped or tortured you?
49 minutes on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
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Some crimes are so awful, so cruel, it’s impossible to imagine ever being able to say to the wrongdoer, ‘I forgive you’, but could it help heal the hurt? Show more
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The Newsroom
President Obama: Expulsion of Russian Diplomats 'Necessary and Appropriate'
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Expulsion of Russian diplomats deemed a 'necessary and appropriate response to efforts to harm US interests', Syrian ceasefire, China open the worlds highest bridge Show more
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2016: Memories, Tributes and Historic moments
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A tribute to Johan Cruyff and Carlos Alberto who both died in 2016. Plus, the story of Kosovo's fight for FIFA recognition. Show more
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President Obama Expels Russian Diplomats
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President Obama has ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats in retaliation for what the US believes was interference by Moscow in the US Presidential election. Show more
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The Secret Link Between Two Gymnasts
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Jennifer Bricker was born without legs, but became an acrobat. She idolised the Olympic gymnast Dominique Moceanu. Show more
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Russia Vows Response to Diplomat Expulsions from US
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Russia has promised to respond to the expulsion of 35 of its diplomats from Washington Show more
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Science in Action concludes the year with an overview of the state of the climate, and what the prospects are for future climate change. Show more
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Russia has promised to respond to the expulsion of 35 of its diplomats from Washington Show more