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Are 90% of War Fatalities Civilians?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
A widely used war statistic is that 90% of civilians die in conflicts. But is it true? Xavier Zapata examines what the data tells us about the deadly impact of war on civilians. Show more
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If today’s referendum passes in Taiwan, it would become the first place in Asia where same-sex marriage is legal. Show more
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Weekend
UK PM to Brussels for Crucial Brexit Summit
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
EU leaders meet this weekend to sign off the UK Brexit deal – but Gibraltar may be a sticking point. Show more
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Weekend
Further Fuel Price Protests in France
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Tens of thousands of protesters are expected in Paris today for a second weekend of ‘yellow vest’ demonstrations. Show more
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Sportshour
Farewell to The Davis Cup as we know it
34 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
After 118 historic years, the Davis Cup is changing, we find out why and how. Show more
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Trending
The Sextortion Scammers
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
We investigate criminals who use your password to threaten to expose you on social media Show more
Over to You
The Virus of Fake News
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The “virus of fake news” and a BBC initiative to tackle the spread of disinformation using its network of journalists. But what effect can it really have over social media? Show more
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Newshour
Is European Opposition to a Brexit Deal Growing?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
European leaders gather in Brussels ahead of a meeting tomorrow to sign and seal the deal for Brexit - but could Spain say no over Gibraltar? Show more
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Sportsworld
Live Premier League commentary
55 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
West Ham vs Manchester City from London Stadium Show more
Sportsworld
Live Premier League commentary
55 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
West Ham vs Manchester City from London Stadium Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Newshour
Counting Underway After Bahrain Vote Closes
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
The people of Bahrain vote in an election with the opposition banned from participating Show more
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Boston Calling
Un-Thanksgiving
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Not all Americans celebrate Thanksgiving; for many native people, it’s a day of sorrow. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Too Close for Comfort
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The problems Mexico's new President must face; flesh-eating parasites from Guyana; gatecrashing a party for a Russian spy agency and grammatical graffiti underfoot in Italy Show more
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Kirsty Walk talk to Isabel Allende about the power of storytelling Show more
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CrowdScience
Do You Smell What I Smell?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Anand Jagatia sets out to discover why we can’t all agree when we follow our noses, and asks what’s happening in the brain when we love or hate a scent. Show more
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The World This Week
China and US: not building bridges
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Their contest for power and influence attained a new intensity this week. The US is trying to limit China's reach in the Asia-Pacific region. Show more
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Global Business
Changing Realities
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Aleks Krotoski explores new ways that we are watching and listening to content. Show more
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Kalki Presents: My Indian Life
Peace and Protest
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Gurmehar Kaur is a student activist who finds herself at the heart of the Kashmir dispute. Death threats on one side, support on the other.
Over to You
The Virus of Fake News
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The “virus of fake news” and a BBC initiative to tackle the spread of disinformation using its network of journalists. But what effect can it really have over social media? Show more
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The Documentary
Reporting Women
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Is the media reporting the issues that matter to Women? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Too Close for Comfort
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The problems Mexico's new President must face; flesh-eating parasites from Guyana; gatecrashing a party for a Russian spy agency and grammatical graffiti underfoot in Italy Show more
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Boston Calling
Un-Thanksgiving
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Not all Americans celebrate Thanksgiving; for many native people, it’s a day of sorrow. Show more
