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The Newsroom
Carrie Lam Sworn In As Hong Kong's Leader
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Chinese President swears in Carrie Lam as the territory marks its 20th anniversary since handover to China, UN reduces peacekeeping budget by six hundred million dollars Show more
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2017/07/01 04:30 GMT: BBC News Summary
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Weekend
Hong Kong Swears in New Chief Executive, Carrie Lam
50 minutes
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Who is Hong Kong's new Chief Executive? The battle against Alzheimer's; bat chatter Show more
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Weekend
Iraqi Security Forces Poised to Retake Mosul
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Iraqi forces surround Mosul centre; Canada at 150; Zimbabwean band sings its way out of misery Show more
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Helmut Kohl remembered; "Al-Britannia, My Country: A Journey Through Muslim Britain" Show more
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2017/07/01 07:30 GMT: BBC News Summary
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Sportshour
The Fastest Hands in the West
28 minutes
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Andre Kajlich tells us about becoming the first para athlete to complete the 4,800 kilometre ‘Race Across America’. Show more
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2017/07/01 10:30 GMT: BBC News Summary
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In the Balance
Hong Kong: In China's Shadow?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Can Hong Kong still call itself the gateway to China, or are its economic prospects falling behind those of its mainland neighbours? Show more
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Newshour
Hong Kong Marks 20 Years Since Handover to China
50 minutes
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The Chinese president is in Hong Kong for the 20th anniversary of return to Chinese rule. Show more
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Music Extra
Rocking the Stasi
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Did music help bring down the Berlin Wall? Chris Bowlby tells the extraordinary story of how music helped changed history accompanied by a stellar soundtrack from the era. Show more
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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Canadians Mark 150th Anniversary
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Canada is celebrating 150th anniversary of its confederation; European Parliament honours late German Chancellor Helmut Kohl Show more
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2017/07/01 17:30 GMT: BBC News Summary
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Trending
‘Not In My Name’
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The death of a teenager in India led to an online campaign, which within days sparked a trending hashtag and worldwide street protests. We pick apart the #NotInMyName campaign. Show more
Over to You
Why Did Outlook Interview A Rapist?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Outlook producer, June Christie addresses a distressed listener’s points, and Katherine in New Zealand becomes the first to take part in new feature How I Hear It Show more
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The Documentary
Europe's Drug Wars
50 minutes
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Irish crime journalist Paul Williams asks whether Europe’s drugs wars are out of control. Show more
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50 Things That Made the Modern Economy
Department Store
9 minutes
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Flamboyant American retailer Harry Gordon Selfridge introduced Londoners to a whole new shopping experience, one honed in the department stores of late-19th century America. Show more
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Newshour
World Leaders Gather to Remember Helmut Kohl
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The former German Chancellor was responsible for the country's reunification Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Risk Level: High
23 minutes
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How an alleged blasphemer was killed in public in Pakistan; will Moscow's tower blocks disappear?; a slow boat in the Gambia; a dearth of new ideas in the global gaming industry Show more
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2017/07/01 21:30 GMT: BBC News Summary
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2017/07/01 22:30 GMT: BBC News Summary
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The Inquiry
Have We Always Felt This Tired?
23 minutes
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Ever since fire was discovered, a desire to stay up has eroded our sleep time. But we may have pushed this too far as scientists are now warning of a global sleep epidemic. Show more
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2017/07/01 23:30 GMT: BBC News Summary
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The World This Week
US travel ban comes into force
23 minutes
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The Supreme Court approved President Trump's travel ban. It's his first big win. Show more
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2017/07/02 00:30 GMT: BBC News Summary
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Science In Action
Neonicotinoids Harm Bees
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Neonicotinoids harm bees. Also the effect of Antarctic warming on its terrestrial biodiversity and celestial sleuthing of Byron’s poems Show more
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The Newsroom
'What are they Trying to Hide?' asks Trump
23 minutes
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US President questions why a number of states refuse to hand over sensitive voter information, Brazilian police arrest major drugs boss, Woody Allen plays London's Albert Hall. Show more
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2017/07/02 01:30 GMT: BBC News Summary
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Anu Anand finds out how vinegar and a head torch are being used to tackle cervical cancer in Tanzania. Show more
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2017/07/02 02:30 GMT: BBC News Summary
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The Cultural Frontline
US Surveillance as Art
27 minutes
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Exploring Ai Wei Wei's exhibition on surveillance which tracks visitors with drones. Show more
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World Book Club
Tim Winton - Cloudstreet
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Tim Winton discusses his novel Cloudstreet with Harriett Gilbert and the World Book Club audience. Show more
