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The Newsroom
Iraq Launches Offensive Against IS in Tal Afar
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
The Iraqi Prime Minister has announced an offensive to reclaim Tal Afar from IS militants. Show more
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Weekend
Iraqi Campaign Against Islamic State Group
50 minutes
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Iraqi government announces operation against Islamic State in the town of Tal Afar Show more
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Weekend
Recalling the Turku Market Square attack
50 minutes
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British man who tried to save one of the victims talks about his ordeal Show more
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America's foreign policy under President Trump as the administration discusses future strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia Show more
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The Crimean coast, where Russia meets Turkey, is a region of great strategic importance. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
The Onlookers are Unconcerned
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Death toll of the Philippines' drug war on the Manila murder beat; unexpected calm in Guam; new hopes in Cape Verde and unrepentant Partition-era killers in Pakistan Show more
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Trending
The Free Speech Fight
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The fight over the freedom to say what you like is often an explosive collision zone. This week we ask: who is responsible for hosting hate and criminal activity online? Show more
Over to You
Did The Kenyan Election Coverage Get Your Vote?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The Nairobi bureau's News Desk Editor explains the challenges of reporting the recent Kenyan elections and a listener's reaction to the partial closure of output in Hong Kong. Show more
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A special mass takes place at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia to remember those killed. Show more
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Boston Calling
The Eclipse Edition
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The eclipse will cross 14 states from Oregon to South Carolina. We find out how people are preparing and meet an eclipse chaser and a nun fielding calls from concerned Catholics. Show more
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A programme of English music: Purcell's 'Jehova, quam multi sunt hostes mei', arranged by Elgar, and his own 'Enigma' Variations. Show more
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Iraqi forces launch a ground offensive to retake the city of Tal Afar from IS. Show more
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The Documentary
Space 1977
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Space probes Voyager One and Two are still operating after 40 years in the depths of space. 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.
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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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The Newsroom
Spanish Terror Cell Had 120 Gas Cylinders
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Gas canisters were found at a house that blew up in the town of Alcanar. Show more
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Newshour
Grace Mugabe granted diplomatic immunity after assault allegation
50 minutes
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South.African government confirms diplomatic immunity granted to Zimbabwe's First Lady. Also: a former US Neo Nazi on race in America; and the 'golden record' flying through space Show more
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Climate change and security concerns are threatening one of Buddhism's most sacred sites. Show more
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Digital Planet
Biometric Password Security
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Should we embrace biometric technology for password security?; A new automated fact checking immune system to spot fake news; A battery-free phone; The problem of GPS Spoofing Show more
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The History Hour
Nike and the Sweatshop Problem
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The ethics of fashion; the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974; journalism during the Argentine dictatorship; and the "Bard of Bengal". Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2017/08/21 00:06 GMT: Canada, Mexico and USA to Accelerate NAFTA Talks
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Negotiators say they are committed to a comprehensive process to overhaul the trade deal. Show more
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Outlook
Outlook Weekend: Long Ride to Freedom
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Five personal accounts from the Freedom Riders of 1961. Offensive language has been bleeped since this audio was originally broadcast. Show more
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The Newsroom
US Navy Ship Collides with Merchant Vessel
23 minutes
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The US ship was damaged in the collision with a Liberian-flagged vessel near Singapore Show more
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Boston Calling
The Eclipse Edition
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The eclipse will cross 14 states from Oregon to South Carolina. We find out how people are preparing and meet an eclipse chaser and a nun fielding calls from concerned Catholics. Show more
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