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Assignment
Zanzibar: Spirits and Psychiatry
27 minutes
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Thousands of mentally-sick patients in Zanzibar turn to profiteering exorcists for treatment, leaving the island’s only local psychiatrist struggling to cope. Show more
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Sunday will see millions of Japanese voting in a snap general election called by the prime minister, Shinzo Abe; the question of Catalan independence; Mugabe's WHO appointment Show more
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Weekend
Catalan Leader: 'Respect Our Rights'
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Catalan leader makes passionate appeal for defence of Catalonia's rights and accuses Spain's government of a 'coup'; should smacking children be banned?; Kenya's upcoming election Show more
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Weekend
Spain's Plan For Catalan Direct Rule
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Spanish leader outlines plans for Catalonia after region's banned independence referendum, including removal of its leaders and curbs on its parliament; Mexico's obesity problem Show more
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4/4 The entrepreneurs coming up with innovative solutions for agriculture in India and Kenya. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
The Forgotten Ones
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Stories from Beijing's Metro as China's Congress met; matters of life and death in Pakistan; the Samaritans of the West Bank and the US & British soldiers in Russia back in 1917. Show more
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Trending
Street Battles in America
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Street battles in America are on the rise between far right supporters and hard left groups known as “antifa”. Show more
Over to You
Can BBC Somalia Help Millions Affected by Drought?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The BBC Somalia editor tells Rajan his hopes for new programme, Ogaal, and listener, Carol Ross from Las Vegas is the latest to take part in How I Hear It. Show more
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Voters in Japan brave rain to vote in a general election. Show more
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Boston Calling
At Your Civil Service
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How climate change and Donald Trump brought an end to one diplomat's career Show more
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Global Questions
Trump's America: A Nation Divided?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
A year ago South Carolina decisively voted for Donald Trump to be the US President - what have voters made of his first year in office? Show more
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Newshour
Abe on Course for Resounding Victory in Japan
53 minutes
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's coalition is on course for victory in the election. Show more
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The Documentary
A New Church for the Red State
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Caroline Wyatt uncovers Russia’s answer to Martin Luther, a reforming priest who brought revolution to the Orthodox Church as the Bolsheviks seized power 100 years ago 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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The Newsroom
WHO Drops Mugabe As Goodwill Ambassador
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
The World Health Organisation revokes Robert Mugabe's appointment following criticism. Show more
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The Conversation
Casting Directors
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Two top casting directors in India and the UK, discuss their box office hits such as Game of Thrones and Life of Pi. Show more
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WHO withdraws invitation to President Mugabe of Zimbabwe to become UN goodwill ambassador Show more
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Mixed prayer groups have been growing in Orthodox Jewish communities. As part of the Reformation in Christianity season, Emma Barnett meets the women looking to change Judaism Show more
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The Newsroom
Tillerson: 'No Qatar-Saudi Talks Yet'
14 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
US Secretary of State plays down Saudi Arabia-Qatar talks. Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Digital Planet
Virgin's Supersonic and Space Travel
27 minutes
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Virgin Hyperloop One and Virgin Galactic; Unrest, the ME documentary; Brighton Digital Festival - the Messy Edge; The Chinese Typewriter: A History Show more
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The History Hour
The 43 Group: Battling British Fascists
54 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Jewish veterans fight fascism in post war Britain; plus the death of Samora Machel, a survivor of the Moscow theatre siege, the Cuba Missile Crisis and the mystery of JG Farrell Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2017/10/23 00:06 GMT: Shinzo Abe Secures Resounding Victory in Japanese Election
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Prime minister's coalition on course to retain two-thirds "super majority" in parliament. Show more
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Outlook
Outlook: Life, the Second Time Around
27 minutes
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John Darwin disappeared in 2002 and was declared dead, he wasn't. When James Vlahos found out his father was dying he decided to turn his dad into a chatbot. Show more
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Boston Calling
At Your Civil Service
27 minutes
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How climate change and Donald Trump brought an end to one diplomat's career Show more
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