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Newsday
12/02/2021 05:06 GMT : Myanmar's amnesty for 23,000 prisoners
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The military says they were jailed by the previous democratically-elected government. Show more
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Newsday
12/02/2021 06:06 GMT : Myanmar’s military to release thousands of prisoners
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Thousands of pro-democracy citizens across the country prepare for further arrests. Show more
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Newsday
12/02/2021 07:06 GMT : Burmese protesters urge for support as arrests continue
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
It comes as Myanmar’s military orders a mass release of prisoners. Show more
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HARDtalk
Clément Beaune: Is Covid-19 exposing weaknesses in the EU?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Amid a slow vaccine rollout. and concern about the dangers of cross-border travel, does the 27-member EU bloc have a coherent strategy? Show more
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Business Daily
African Free trade: What’s in it for women?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The African Continental Free Trade Area is yet to recognise women's roles in the economy Show more
Witness History
How US 'smart bombs' hit an Iraqi air raid shelter in the first Gulf War
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
An Iraqi mother recalls the death of her four children when US bombs hit the Amiriya air raid shelter in Baghdad in Feburary 1991. Show more
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Tech Life
Bitcoin’s energy cost
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The buzz around the cryptocurrency grows, but what’s its impact on global energy use? Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones. Show more
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World Football
Protests, death threats and a fake footballer
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Myanmar goalkeeper Kyaw Zin Htet tells us about his decision to protest following the military coup. And Norway's Tom Henning Øvrebø discusses the abuse referees receive.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
Is China erasing Uighur culture?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
What is going on in Xinjiang, and what is behind Beijing's actions? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Science In Action
Perseverance approaches Mars
33 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How Perseverance will land on Mars Show more
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The Fifth Floor
Ethiopia's missing refugees
41 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Why thousands of Eritrean refugees from camps in Tigray are still unaccounted for Show more
Witness History
How US 'smart bombs' hit an Iraqi air raid shelter in the first Gulf War
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
An Iraqi mother recalls the death of her four children when US bombs hit the Amiriya air raid shelter in Baghdad in Feburary 1991. 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
12/02/2021 14:06 GMT: UN envoy calls for Myanmar sanctions
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
The United Nations' human rights envoy to Myanmar, Tom Andrews, says Burmese forces have been using live ammunition against protesters. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2021/02/12 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus: How has the world celebrated Lunar New Year?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
We speak to people about whether their celebrations have been affected by the pandemic. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
How US 'smart bombs' hit an Iraqi air raid shelter in the first Gulf War
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
An Iraqi mother recalls the death of her four children when US bombs hit the Amiriya air raid shelter in Baghdad in Feburary 1991. 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
Can I improve my sense of direction?
40 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Why do some people frequently get lost whereas others can orientate themselves with ease? We explore the biological and environmental factors that influence success. 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 12/02/2021 22:32 GMT : Framing Britney Spears
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The singer's financial arrangements come under scrutiny in a new documentary series Show more
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
Protests, death threats and a fake footballer
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Myanmar goalkeeper Kyaw Zin Htet tells us about his decision to protest following the military coup. And Norway's Tom Henning Øvrebø discusses the abuse referees receive.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
Is China erasing Uighur culture?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
What is going on in Xinjiang, and what is behind Beijing's actions? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Framing Britney Spears
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The singer's financial arrangements come under scrutiny in a new documentary series Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Egypt - Ten Years On
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Memories of Mubarak's fall and analysis of the military's enduring control. Plus: a Roma settlement struggles in Bulgaria; Pakistan's culture wars and saving India's pangolins Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
More or Less
How much Covid in the world?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Counting all the virus particles in every human on the planet. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
How US 'smart bombs' hit an Iraqi air raid shelter in the first Gulf War
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
An Iraqi mother recalls the death of her four children when US bombs hit the Amiriya air raid shelter in Baghdad in Feburary 1991. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
Is China erasing Uighur culture?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
What is going on in Xinjiang, and what is behind Beijing's actions? Show more
