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Newsday
24/08/2021 04:06 GMT : Fighters resisting the Taliban
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G7 countries meet to discuss Afghanistan and Panjshir Valley mujahadeen prepare to fight Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
24/08/2021 06:06 GMT : US deadline to leave Afghanistan
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The situation at Kabul airport remains tense, but US president Joe Biden says the evacuation operation is on track and should be completed by the August 31st deadline. Show more
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People Fixing The World
Ways to save the planet: Swap concrete for wood
23 minutes
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Wood is strong enough to build skyscrapers, while bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world. We investigate how they can be used to help fix climate change. Show more
BBC News Summary
24/08/2021 07:30 GMT
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Business Daily
The economics of the Taliban
18 minutes
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The economy of Afghanistan is collapsing as remittances and foreign aid dry up Show more
Witness History
My father survived the sinking of the Titanic
9 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
How six Chinese sailors were rescued from the Titanic, but then faced racism in America. Their stories remained untold for decades. Show more
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The Fake Paralympians
2. Caught
23 minutes
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A photo of the gold-medal-winning team appears in a newspaper back in Spain. Some of the players are recognised by people who know them - and they're not disabled. Show more
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24/08/2021 08:30 GMT
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Discovery
The Life Scientific: Professor Martin Sweeting
27 minutes
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How Martin Sweeting made a satellite on his kitchen table and persuaded NASA to launch it into space. Martin tells Jim Al-Khalili about his life and work. Show more
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The Arts Hour
Musician Billie Eilish
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Singer songwriter Billie Eilish on the challenges of changing her image and Pakistani author Awais Khan on telling hard truths. Show more
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BBC News Summary
24/08/2021 10:30 GMT
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In the Studio
Tom Hunt: Dressage music for the Tokyo Paralympics
27 minutes
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The British composer who’s creating music for Para Equestrian dressage competitors, Laurentia Tan and Natasha Baker. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
My father survived the sinking of the Titanic
9 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
How six Chinese sailors were rescued from the Titanic, but then faced racism in America. Their stories remained untold for decades. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC News Summary
24/08/2021 12:30 GMT
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Newshour
24/08/2021 13:06 GMT: G7 leaders' emergency talks on Afghanistan
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British PM Boris Johnson expected to ask US to extend deadline to leave Afghanistan Show more
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People Fixing The World
Ways to save the planet: Swap concrete for wood
23 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Wood is strong enough to build skyscrapers, while bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world. We investigate how they can be used to help fix climate change. Show more
BBC News Summary
24/08/2021 14:30 GMT
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World Business Report
First broadcast 24/08/2021 14:32 GMT : VP Harris continues South East Asia tour in Vietnam
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The US Vice President has already visited Singapore in an effort to reaffirm trade ties. Show more
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BBC OS
2021/08/24 16:06 GMT: Afghanistan: G7 countries meet
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The seven leaders are virtually meeting to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. Show more
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Witness History
My father survived the sinking of the Titanic
9 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
How six Chinese sailors were rescued from the Titanic, but then faced racism in America. Their stories remained untold for decades. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC News Summary
24/08/2021 18:30 GMT
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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24/08/2021 19:30 GMT
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Digital Planet
Why the Taliban love social media
46 minutes
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The significance of their online presence in the psychological war Show more
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Newshour
24/08/2021 20:06 GMT: US : Not extending Afghan withdrawal deadline
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The Taliban say they're stopping Afghan nationals from going to Kabul airport. Show more
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People Fixing The World
Ways to save the planet: Swap concrete for wood
23 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Wood is strong enough to build skyscrapers, while bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world. We investigate how they can be used to help fix climate change. Show more
BBC News Summary
24/08/2021 21:30 GMT
2 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for years
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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.
BBC News Summary
24/08/2021 22:30 GMT
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The Arts Hour
Musician Billie Eilish
50 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Singer songwriter Billie Eilish on the challenges of changing her image and Pakistani author Awais Khan on telling hard truths. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US: 'We will meet Afghanistan withdrawal deadline'
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As people look to leave Afghanistan, we speak with the International Refugee Committee about measures to help those still in the country Show more
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BBC News Summary
25/08/2021 01:30 GMT
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Five communities consistently outlive the rest of the planet boasting members aged 100+. What can we learn from them? Show more
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Outlook
Undercover in a nursing home at the age of 83
41 minutes
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Chilean Sergio Chamy answered an intriguing job advert which led him to go undercover in a home for the elderly. His findings surprised everyone. Show more
Witness History
My father survived the sinking of the Titanic
9 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
How six Chinese sailors were rescued from the Titanic, but then faced racism in America. Their stories remained untold for decades. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC News Summary
25/08/2021 03:30 GMT
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