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Newsday
17/01/2023 05:06 GMT : China's population falls for first time in decades
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China's population fell last year for the first time in six decades, an historic moment - we take a look at why it's happening Show more
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Newsday
17/01/2023 06:06 GMT : China's population falls: What does it mean?
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on BBC World Service News InternetChina's population has fallen for the first time in 60 years. We investigate what the historic turn might mean for the world and the climate Show more
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Newsday
17/01/2023 07:06 GMT : Belarus opposition leader: Treason trial begins
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on BBC World Service News InternetThe trial begins today – in absentia – for the exiled Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya and four others for treason. She joins us on Newsday Show more
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People Fixing The World
Plants fighting pollution
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Meet the plants that clear up oil spills and provide clean water. Show more
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17/01/2023 08:30 GMT
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Business Daily
Why does India have so many female pilots?
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India has more than double the rate of female pilots than the USA. In this episode we look into the challenges facing women who want to fly planes and what India is getting right. Show more
Witness History
Europe's horse meat scandal
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In 2013, horse meat was discovered in beef products across Europe. Ben Henderson speaks to Alan Reilly, former CEO of the Irish Food Safety Authority, who uncovered the scandal. Show more
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BBC News Summary
17/01/2023 09:30 GMT
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The Documentary
What do you think you are? Part two
27 minutes
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Are animals 'sentient' beings? Sue Armstrong reports on the latest scientific evidence. Show more
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The Arts Hour
Illustrator Deena Mohamed on the power of wishes
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Nikki Bedi is joined by graphic novelist Deena Mohamed and critic Rich Cline. Show more
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17/01/2023 11:30 GMT
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In the Studio
Calixto Bieito: The radical dramatist
27 minutes
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Theatre director Calixto Bieito tackles one of history’s most infamous characters, the Roman Emperor Eliogabalo, in a new production of Cavalli’s opera at Zurich Opera. Show more
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Outlook
‘No one can take my smile from me’
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Burn survivor Sneha Jawale was in pain and afraid after a horrific domestic abuse attack. She would reclaim her face and find a new identity through astrology and theatre. Show more
Witness History
Europe's horse meat scandal
9 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
In 2013, horse meat was discovered in beef products across Europe. Ben Henderson speaks to Alan Reilly, former CEO of the Irish Food Safety Authority, who uncovered the scandal. 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
17/01/2023 13:30 GMT
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Discovery
Bad Blood: You've got good genes
28 minutes
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The origins of Eugenics and the idea that we could breed ourselves to a brighter future by encouraging the right people to have babies. Show more
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Newshour
17/01/2023 14:06 GMT: Belarus exiled opposition leader says trial is 'farce'
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One of Belarus's main opposition leaders, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, has denounced as a farce a trial against her in absentia. Show more
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17/01/2023 15:30 GMT
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World Business Report
First broadcast 17/01/2023 15:32 GMT : China's GDP growth slow down among worst on record
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Official figures show the gross domestic product (GDP) of the world's second largest economy rose 3% in 2022. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/01/17 16:06 GMT: LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba buried
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Kenyan LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba, was smothered to death in a killing that caused outrage in his community. Show more
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Witness History
Europe's horse meat scandal
9 minutes
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In 2013, horse meat was discovered in beef products across Europe. Ben Henderson speaks to Alan Reilly, former CEO of the Irish Food Safety Authority, who uncovered the scandal. Show more
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BBC News Summary
17/01/2023 19:30 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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17/01/2023 21:30 GMT
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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17/01/2023 22:30 GMT
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World Business Report
First broadcast 17/01/2023 22:32 GMT : China's birth rate hits 60-year low
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China had 850,000 fewer people at the end of 2022 compared with the previous year. Show more
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17/01/2023 23:30 GMT
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In the Studio
Calixto Bieito: The radical dramatist
27 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Theatre director Calixto Bieito tackles one of history’s most infamous characters, the Roman Emperor Eliogabalo, in a new production of Cavalli’s opera at Zurich Opera. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
China's falling population: A dent to the economy?
50 minutes
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China's population has fallen for the first time since 1961. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC News Summary
18/01/2023 02:30 GMT
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How play is crucial to building our understanding of our surroundings, culture and identity. Show more
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Witness History
Europe's horse meat scandal
9 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
In 2013, horse meat was discovered in beef products across Europe. Ben Henderson speaks to Alan Reilly, former CEO of the Irish Food Safety Authority, who uncovered the scandal. 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
18/01/2023 04:30 GMT
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