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The Newsroom
San Francisco: Man arrested over 'Christmas terror plan'
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Documents allege he planned to target the Pier 39 area, which is popular with tourists. Show more
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Weekend
UN Imposes New Sanctions on North Korea
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
United Nation votes to impose new sanctions on North Korea Show more
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Weekend
Spanish Prime Minister Rebuffs Catalonian Leaders
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Spain’s prime minister sidesteps a new call to negotiate the future status of Catalonia Show more
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Weekend
North Korea Oil Supplies Hit by New Sanctions
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
UN approves new sanctions against North Korea Show more
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Outlook
Outlook Weekend: Lessons from Apes
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Primatologist Jane Goodall copied mothering techniques from the wild chimps she studied. Dawn Prince-Hughes has Asperger's and says gorillas in the zoo taught her to be human. Show more
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Sportshour
Ice Hockey's Transgender Star
33 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The football club and their sell out Christmas concert, Veganuary and the ex footballer turned Taekwondo champion Show more
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The Newsroom
Philippines Storm Kills Over 100
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Tropical Storm Tembin brings flash flooding and mudslides to parts of Mindanao island. Show more
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Global Business
Crossing the Line
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
What red lines need to be crossed before companies retreat from foreign markets? Matthew Gwyther explores the impact of political and economic crisis on investment decisions. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Charity Appeals For Sick Children In Syria
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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Declan McKenna on an incredible year in 2017. Plus, artists Sam Fender, Jerry Williams and Love Ssega. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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.
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Over to You
George Orwell’s Time at BBC World Service
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Historian Jean Seaton on George Orwell’s time as a BBC World Service employee, and a listener remembers the 60s show, Good Morning Africa. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Russia Accuses US of Promoting ‘Bloodshed’ in Eastern Ukraine
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
The US has agreed to supply defensive weapons to the Ukrainian government. Show more
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The Newsroom
Venezuela Expels Top Brazil and Canada Diplomats
14 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Canada is accused of interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs and Brazil is accused of violating the rule of law. Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Global Business
Crossing the Line
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
What red lines need to be crossed before companies retreat from foreign markets? Matthew Gwyther explores the impact of political and economic crisis on investment decisions. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The tax bill is the president's first major legislative success. It's got big political and economic implications. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
The Cultural Frontline - B!rth: Syria
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
When many are reflecting on one of the most famous birth stories in history, the nativity, The Cultural Frontline presents a compelling drama about motherhood during conflict. Show more
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Over to You
George Orwell’s Time at BBC World Service
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Historian Jean Seaton on George Orwell’s time as a BBC World Service employee, and a listener remembers the 60s show, Good Morning Africa. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The tax bill is the president's first major legislative success. It's got big political and economic implications. Show more
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Digital Planet
Growth in Global E-waste
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The alarming growth of global e-waste; Documenting the plight of Rohingya people; MSF using tech to aid Rohingya people; Mobile phones as lifelines for migrants and refugees Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Living with the Gods
Becoming an Adult
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Human rites of passage, that mark the transition from childhood to adulthood. Show more
Witness History
To Kill A Mockingbird
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
One of the most successful American films of all time was released at Christmas 1962. Written by the best-selling author Harper Lee it starred Gregory Peck. Show more
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Between 1895 and 1923, as the empire was unravelling, several hundred thousand Greeks, Armenians, Arabs, Jews and Turks emigrated to America, bringing their music with them. Show more
