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Newsday
29/01/2021 05:06 GMT : New vaccine effective against Covid variants
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
A new vaccine called Novavax has been shown to be highly effective in large-scale trials in the UK. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
29/01/2021 06:06 GMT : New vaccine shows 89% effectiveness in trials
53 minutes
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Novavax is also the first to work against UK variant of coronavirus. Show more
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Newsday
29/01/2021 07:06 GMT : Novavax proven effective in phase 3 trials
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Covid-19 vaccine shows positive results in the UK Show more
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HARDtalk
Leonid Volkov: Protests on the streets of Russia
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The opposition movement has supporters willing to take to the streets in protests in Russian towns and cities; but do they have a strategy capable of forcing Putin out of power? Show more
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Business Daily
The pandemic pet boom
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Homeworking has led to booming pet sales. What happens when people head back to the office? Show more
Witness History
The anthem of the Arab Spring
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How a singer from Tunisia helped inspire young protestors all over the Middle East in 2011 Show more
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Tech Life
Robert Downey Jr. on backing green tech
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The Iron Man star tells us how he wants to help tackle the climate crisis. Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones. Show more
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World Football
The Thomas Tuchel diet: No wheat, no sugar
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Goalkeeper Hendrik Bonmann talks about his former coach Thomas Tuchel. Plus, Brazil's Gláuber Berti looks ahead to the final of the Copa Libertadores. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
China's advance into Latin America
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How is China reshaping trade and politics in the United States' backyard? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Science In Action
New Covid vaccine
34 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Next-generation of RNA vaccine Show more
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The Fifth Floor
Nigeria's 'Stingy Men Association'
41 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Why are some Nigerian men proud to go public about being stingy?
Witness History
The anthem of the Arab Spring
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How a singer from Tunisia helped inspire young protestors all over the Middle East in 2011 Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
29/01/2021 14:06 GMT: Covid-19: Novavax jab shows 89% efficacy in UK trials
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2021/01/29 16:06 GMT: Covid vaccine: Single dose vaccine 66% effective
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Belgian company Janssen says its Covid-19 vaccine is 66% effective Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The anthem of the Arab Spring
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How a singer from Tunisia helped inspire young protestors all over the Middle East in 2011 Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
CrowdScience
Will giving up alcohol improve my sperm count?
36 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
When planning to have a baby, women are expected to give up a lot. But is there evidence men should give up alcohol, coffee and other vices to improve their chance to conceive? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 29/01/2021 22:32 GMT : EU to introduce export controls on coronavirus vaccines made within the bloc
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The World Health Organization has again warned against vaccine nationalism. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
The Thomas Tuchel diet: No wheat, no sugar
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Goalkeeper Hendrik Bonmann talks about his former coach Thomas Tuchel. Plus, Brazil's Gláuber Berti looks ahead to the final of the Copa Libertadores. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
China's advance into Latin America
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How is China reshaping trade and politics in the United States' backyard? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
The WHO warns against health nationalism
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The EU said it would introduce export controls on coronavirus vaccines. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Brazil's steady stream of grief
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The Amazonian city of Manaus reels from a second wave of Covid infections. Plus: fear stalks Afghanistan; India's farmers protest; and child miners sift for gold in DR Congo Show more
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More or Less
The rapid test row
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The huge row that has broken out among scientists about how lateral flow or rapid coronavirus tests should be used. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The anthem of the Arab Spring
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How a singer from Tunisia helped inspire young protestors all over the Middle East in 2011 Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
China's advance into Latin America
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How is China reshaping trade and politics in the United States' backyard? Show more
