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Weekend
Chinese Congress Set to Make XI Jinping 'President for Life'
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China National People’s Congress set to vote on constitutional changes Show more
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Weekend
America’s Relationship with Africa in the Trump Era
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A look at US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s visit to Africa Show more
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Weekend
Term Limit Rule for Chinese Presidency is Abolished
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China scraps term limit restrictions for President Xi Jinping Show more
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The Food Chain
This Food Will Save Your Life*
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Why are humans especially vulnerable to big promises about food? Show more
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ALMA, the remote observatory high in the Atacama Desert in Chile, tracks the 'radio sky' in which the Moon and planets are barely detectable. Episode two of five. Show more
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John McCarthy, kidnapped by Islamic militants in 1986, talks to Dr Sina Hakiman, a Baha’i who was imprisoned for more than 7 years in the wake of the Iranian Revolution. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Blood, Sweat and Tears
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Ghouta's agony is felt in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley refugee camps; how the European migrant trail looks now; unqualified doctors unite in India and Colombian drug cartels diversify Show more
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Trending
The Mysterious Brazilian Bloggers
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How were fake social media characters used to try to influence Brazil’s 2010 election? Also, who are the men in search of ‘Fraaandship’ online? Show more
Over to You
The Assassination Podcast and the Murder of Benazir Bhutto
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Why has no-one been convicted of the murder of former Pakistan prime minister? Show more
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Boston Calling
Reunited
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
After 15 years, a family reunited in the US. New immigration policy could split them up. Show more
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World Questions
Belgrade
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby and a panel of influential politicians and thinkers discuss the future of Serbia with an audience in Belgrade. Show more
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Newshour
China's Xi Allowed to Remain 'President for Life' as Term Limits Removed
53 minutes
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National People’s Congress approves amendment abolishing two-term limit for president. Show more
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4 Extra Debut. Tayo Popoola explores Nigeria's enduring love of Jim Reeves and country and western music. With Chief Ebenezer Obey. From 2017. Show more
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The Arts Hour
Hip-Hop Superstar Kendrick Lamar
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Hip-Hop superstar Kendrick Lamar tells us what inspired his song writing for the movie Black Panther Show more
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Sportsworld
Live Premier League commentary
53 minutes
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Full coverage of Bournemouth v Tottenham, live from Dean Court. Show more
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Sportsworld
Live Premier League commentary
53 minutes
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Full coverage of Bournemouth v Tottenham, live from Dean Court. Show more
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The day's top stories from the Premier League & beyond - including the Six Nations Show more
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Living with the Gods
Change Your Life
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
What is the purpose behind a gruesome image of the crucifixion of Christ and a serene figure of Buddha in enlightened state? Show more
More or Less
Did Sir Roger Bannister make the ‘impossible’ possible?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
After Sir Roger Bannister ran a mile in under four minutes, did positive thinking propel dozens to do the same? Show more
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Cerys meets legendary Turkish singer Selda Bağcan. Her electronic, psychedelic folk has brought her millions of fans worldwide. Show more
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Newshour
Farc Contests Colombian Elections For First Time
53 minutes
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Colombia's FarcMarxist guerrillas have contested elections for the first time, having laid down their arms, but their presence on the ballot is hugely controversial Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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John McCarthy, kidnapped by Islamic militants in 1986, talks to Dr Sina Hakiman, a Baha’i who was imprisoned for more than 7 years in the wake of the Iranian Revolution. Show more
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The History Hour
Deaf Rights Protest
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
A landmark protest by deaf students; the early fight for women's reproductive rights; the political thinker, Hannah Arendt; language and history in Azerbaijan, and Wonder Woman. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2018/03/12 01:06 GMT: China Now Has a 'President for Life'
23 minutes
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China has approved the removal of term limits for its leader, in a move that effectively allows Xi Jinping to remain president for life. Show more
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