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Newsday
01/09/2022 04:06 GMT : Xinjiang: UN accuses China of crimes against humanity
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
The UN has urged China to release all detainees in Xinjiang and comply with international law Show more
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Newsday
01/09/2022 05:06 GMT : China says UN Xinjiang report is a ‘farce’
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on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastUN has accused China of using vague national security laws to clamp down on the rights of minorities and establishing ‘systems of arbitrary detention’ Show more
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Newsday
01/09/2022 06:06 GMT : Xinjiang Report: China says UN used false information
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on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastChina has dismissed the findings of the report as a farce planned by the UN and Western nations Show more
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The Inquiry
Are nations doing enough to combat monkeypox?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Monkeypox is spreading around the world and has been designated a global health emergency. But it’s not a new virus, it’s been around for decades. So why has it been ignored? Show more
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Business Daily
Using less gas in our homes
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Find out how the Netherlands is trying to lead the way in Europe’s race to reduce the amount of gas people use heating their homes. Show more
Witness History
Mikhail Gorbachev: Perestroika
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Mikhail Gorbachev came to power in the Soviet Union at a time when the economy was on the brink of collapse. He introduced a radical reform programme called Perestroika. Show more
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Assignment
What next for School no 20?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
What’s it like to be a teenager in Ukraine? School leavers from School no 20 in Chernihiv tell it how it is. Show more
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Health Check
Statins rarely cause muscle pain
26 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Reassuring news about statin side effects; Gene therapy for type of haemophilia; why a cup of tea is good for your health Show more
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The Forum
Brazil's Palmares: A beacon of freedom
40 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Why this 17th-century community of people escaping slavery remains iconic to this day. Show more
Sporting Witness
Ben Johnson
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson was disqualified 48 hours after winning the Olympic 100 metre final. It was one of the biggest doping scandals in the history of sport. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Food Chain
Tomorrow’s food crops
29 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate. Show more
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Outlook
My hunt for Rodriguez, a missing music legend
41 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Stephen ‘Sugar’ Segerman is a Rodriguez superfan. The musician was rumoured to have died on stage, but Sugar's detective work led to an astonishing discovery Show more
Witness History
Mikhail Gorbachev: Perestroika
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Mikhail Gorbachev came to power in the Soviet Union at a time when the economy was on the brink of collapse. He introduced a radical reform programme called Perestroika. 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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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
01/09/2022 13:06 GMT: UN report says China may have committed crimes against humanity
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
UN report accuses China of human rights abuses in Xinjiang which may constitute crimes against humanity -- including arbitrary detention, forced labour and rape. Show more
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The Inquiry
Are nations doing enough to combat monkeypox?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Monkeypox is spreading around the world and has been designated a global health emergency. But it’s not a new virus, it’s been around for decades. So why has it been ignored? Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 01/09/2022 14:32 GMT : Sri Lanka set for economic bailout
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The IMF has provisionally agreed a $2.9 billion deal to save the nation from collapse. It's a lifeline after months of turmoil, but analysts warn there's a long road ahead. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2022/09/01 16:06 GMT: Uyghurs: UN says China may have committed "crimes against humanity"
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for years
We hear from Uyghurs after a new report accuses China of “serious human rights violations” Show more
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Witness History
Mikhail Gorbachev: Perestroika
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Mikhail Gorbachev came to power in the Soviet Union at a time when the economy was on the brink of collapse. He introduced a radical reform programme called Perestroika. 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.
Sport Today
2022/09/01 GMT
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for years
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
01/09/2022 20:06 GMT: Uighur Muslims: UN’s China report does not go far enough
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
The UN has accused China of serious human rights violations against Uighur Muslims. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
Sports News
01/09/2022 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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The Forum
Brazil's Palmares: A beacon of freedom
40 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Why this 17th-century community of people escaping slavery remains iconic to this day. Show more
Sporting Witness
Ben Johnson
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson was disqualified 48 hours after winning the Olympic 100 metre final. It was one of the biggest doping scandals in the history of sport. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
The global impact of a robust dollar
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
As the dollar reaches historic highs against currencies in both emerging and developed markets, the chances of battling inflation shrink outside the United States. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Football
The lowdown on Brazilian Antony
30 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Former São Paulo executive director Alexandre Passaro discusses Manchester United's new signing Antony and gives an insight into the Brazilian winger's character. Show more
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Outlook
My hunt for Rodriguez, a missing music legend
41 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Stephen ‘Sugar’ Segerman is a Rodriguez superfan. The musician was rumoured to have died on stage, but Sugar's detective work led to an astonishing discovery Show more
Witness History
Mikhail Gorbachev: Perestroika
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Mikhail Gorbachev came to power in the Soviet Union at a time when the economy was on the brink of collapse. He introduced a radical reform programme called Perestroika. 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.
