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Weekend
UK accuses Russia of plans to install new Ukraine leader
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for years
The UK has accused the Kremlin of planning to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine Show more
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Weekend
ISIS and Kurdish forces fighting continues in Syria
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for years
Fighting between ISIS and Kurdish forces in Syria continues for third day Show more
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Weekend
UK accuses Russia of plans to install new Ukraine leader
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for years
The UK has accused the Kremlin of planning to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine Show more
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Over to You
How less can often be more
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Listeners put their comments to Tim Harford, host of numbers show More Or Less. Plus evidence of listener power: how a complaint prompted the BBC WS to install a new transmitter! Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Searching for Mexico's drug-war 'disappeared'
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Trying to find traces of missing relatives in the Sonora desert; destruction in Kazakhstan's capital; a survivor in Somalia; the suspicions dividing Syrian refugees in Germany Show more
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Women Building Peace
Afghanistan
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
'Lama', a student in Afghanistan who now fears for her safety, speaks to the country's former education minister Rangina Hamidi and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Show more
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The Inquiry
What’s going on in Kazakhstan?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
What has caused the worst unrest and political infighting in Kazakhstan’s recent history? Scores of deaths and thousands of arrests prompted the summoning of foreign troops. Show more
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Newshour
23/01/2022 13:06 GMT: Heavy gunfire at military bases in Burkina Faso
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
The government of Burkina Faso denies reports of a coup attempt or that the president has been detained. Show more
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The Forum
Copper: From mining to microprocessors
39 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The versatile metal that is vital for our electricity supply, mobile phones and new green technologies like solar power. Show more
More or Less
Are female patients more likely to die if the surgeon is male?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Are women 32% more likely to die after operation by male surgeon Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Business Weekly
Microsoft’s multi-billion dollar gaming deal
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
We look at the gaming industry’s biggest deal so far, as Microsoft stumps up nearly $69bn to buy the company behind mega-games including Call of Duty and World of Warcraft. Show more
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Newshour
23/01/2022 21:06 GMT: Burkina Faso soldiers mutiny at bases in Ouagadougou
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
The government said the crisis has been contained Show more
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Sports News
23/01/2022 GMT
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for years
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Pick of the World
What is the purpose of life?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The pick of the BBC World Service, chosen by its listeners. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Searching for Mexico's drug-war 'disappeared'
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Trying to find traces of missing relatives in the Sonora desert; destruction in Kazakhstan's capital; a survivor in Somalia; the suspicions dividing Syrian refugees in Germany Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 24/01/2022 01:06 GMT : Italy to elect a new president
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The president will have to ensure political stability to underpin strong economic growth Show more
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The Climate Question
Are we too reliant on tech that’s not invented yet?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Do countries’ climate pledges rely too much upon technology that is in its infancy? Show more
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Women Building Peace
Afghanistan
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
'Lama', a student in Afghanistan who now fears for her safety, speaks to the country's former education minister Rangina Hamidi and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Pick of the World
What is the purpose of life?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The pick of the BBC World Service, chosen by its listeners. 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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