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Is Uganda about to become a middle income country?
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Tim Harford looks at President Museveni’s assertion that Uganda is close to achieving a higher economic status - a claim contradicted by World Bank figures. Show more
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Weekend
Parliament in Sri Lanka begins selecting a new president
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The prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has been sworn in as temporary leader. Show more
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Weekend
Sri Lanka: temporary leader sworn in
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MPs are expected to vote on a new president next Wednesday. Show more
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Weekend
Ukraine: Russia denies targeting civilians in missile strike
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At least 23 people have died in Vinnytsia including three children. The city is hundreds of miles from the frontline. Show more
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Over to You
Is the BBC committed to achieving impartiality?
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Research says there’s a perception that the BBC is not fulfilling its impartiality remit. We investigate what it means with the BBCs director of editorial policy and standards. Show more
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Sportshour
The Open: Secret behind success
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Could Alex Wrigley's secret weapon at The Open be his caddy? Johanna Gustavsson is after all professional golfer as well as his wife. Show more
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Newshour
16/07/2022 12:06 GMT: Biden hopes for oil boost from Saudis
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President Biden, hoping for a boost in oil production, holds talks in Saudi Arabia with regional leaders, but says he doesn't expect immediate results. Show more
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The Real Story
A new phase in the Covid pandemic
49 minutes
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The WHO says the pandemic is “nowhere near over”, so what does the new normal look like? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
South Africa’s suspicions
23 minutes
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What's behind the recent mass shootings in South Africa? Plus: unrest in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan region; Shinzo Abe and Japan's history; protecting Algeria from forest fires. Show more
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Heart and Soul
Conversion Norway-style
27 minutes
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How Norway’s Christian and Muslim leaders forged a historic pact on the right to convert. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Musicians championing indigenous languages
27 minutes
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Noongar singer Clint Bracknell (Maatakitj), Quechua rapper Renata Flores, Ga singer and songwriter Cina Soul, Scots Gaelic vocalist Julie Fowlis Show more
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Digital Planet
Are internet shutdowns evolving?
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Are internet shutdowns evolving?; quantum-safe algorithms; mobile app for tinnitus Show more
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Sporting Witness
Britain's Golden Relay
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Despite hampered by injury, Darren Campbell helps the British 4x100 metre relay team cause one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history. Show more
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16/07/2022 20:06 GMT: Saudi dissident's family members 'disappeared'
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Khalid al-Jabri says a 'vindictive, transnational repression campaign' is waged on his family Show more
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Music Life
Rebel against what's expected, with Poliça, Erika Dohi, Real Estate, Twin Shadow and Bessie Turner
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Poliça's Channy Leaneagh, Erika Dohi, Real Estate's Martin Courtney, Twin Shadow and Bessie Turner discuss staying creative during the pandemic. Show more
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16/07/2022 22:30 GMT
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16/07/2022 23:30 GMT
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17/07/2022 01:30 GMT
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The Documentary
The Bomb: Part two
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It is summer 1941. Klaus Fuchs starts work on the British atomic bomb project. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
South Africa’s suspicions
23 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
What's behind the recent mass shootings in South Africa? Plus: unrest in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan region; Shinzo Abe and Japan's history; protecting Algeria from forest fires. Show more
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17/07/2022 03:30 GMT
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The Cultural Frontline
Musicians championing indigenous languages
27 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Noongar singer Clint Bracknell (Maatakitj), Quechua rapper Renata Flores, Ga singer and songwriter Cina Soul, Scots Gaelic vocalist Julie Fowlis Show more
