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21/01/2023 05:30 GMT
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The Explanation
Roe v Wade and abortion in America
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Fifty years after the Roe V Wade ruling, Claire Graham speaks with Katty Kay about the 1973 case, and how abortion became such a central issue in contemporary American politics. Show more
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Weekend
US sanctions Russia's Wagner mercenaries
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The US designated the Russia's Wagner group as a "transnational criminal organisation." Show more
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Weekend
US impose new sanctions on Russia's Wagner Group
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The US designates Russia's Wagner Group an international criminal organisation. Show more
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Weekend
Peru protests: Clashes leave tens injured
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Supporters of the impeached former president, Pedro Castillo, are calling for his release and a snap election Show more
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21/01/2023 08:30 GMT
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21/01/2023 09:30 GMT
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Over to You
Was undue prominence given to Prince Harry?
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Should Prince Harry’s personal opinions have been given so much airtime on BBC World Service? Plus, was the weekly online news quiz too UK-centric? Show more
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Sportshour
Diving in and facing your fears
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World champion high diver Lysanne Richard on over coming fear and jumping from 27 metres Show more
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BBC News Summary
21/01/2023 11:30 GMT
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Newshour
21/01/2023 13:06 GMT: Is pacificism behind German reluctance to send tanks?
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Kyiv is urgently requesting German Leopard 2 tanks to confront Russian military Show more
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The Real Story
Has Germany been holding back the war effort in Ukraine?
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Germany's foreign policy is heavily influenced by the legacy of the two World Wars but when it comes to Ukraine has Chancellor Olaf Scholz finally reached a turning point? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Ukraine dreams of a different future
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Refusing to give up hope in the Donbas; another air disaster for Nepal; Iran’s reach in Iraq’s markets and the smell of the past in Amsterdam. Show more
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21/01/2023 16:30 GMT
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Heart and Soul
The Viking priest
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Ásatrú is Iceland’s fastest growing faith, but it is being hijacked by white supremacists. High priest Hilmar Hilmarsson is determined to tackle this critical challenge. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Cate Blanchett: My ‘dangerous’ role
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Actor Cate Blanchett, composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, rapper Prakash Neupane and clarinettist and composer Kinan Azmeh Show more
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21/01/2023 17:30 GMT
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Science In Action
Climate science activism
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When climate scientists fear their research isn’t being acted upon, some individuals take matters into their own hands. But are there repercussions for climate activists? Show more
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21/01/2023 18:30 GMT
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Sporting Witness
Tiger Woods wins his first major
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At the age of 21, Tiger Woods won the US Masters in 1997 by dominating the tough golf course in Augusta. Show more
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The Documentary
The Black Book
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Why was the Black Book, a unique chronicle of the Nazi extermination of Soviet Jews banned? Show more
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The Arts Hour
Comedian Alex Edelman on dealing with internet trolls
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Nikki Bedi is joined by Jewish American comedian Alex Edelman and the writer and cultural critic Hanna Flint Show more
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Newshour
21/01/2023 21:06 GMT: Protests in Israel against plans to limit judiciary powers
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Thousands of Israeli protesters have rallied against plans by the new right-wing coalition government to overhaul the judiciary. Show more
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BBC News Summary
21/01/2023 22:30 GMT
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22/01/2023 00:30 GMT
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More or Less
Does toilet paper cause 15% of global deforestation?
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We investigate the impact of our use of toilet paper on the world’s forests and ask what the true cost is to the planet Show more
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BBC News Summary
22/01/2023 02:30 GMT
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From Our Own Correspondent
Ukraine dreams of a different future
23 minutes
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Refusing to give up hope in the Donbas; another air disaster for Nepal; Iran’s reach in Iraq’s markets and the smell of the past in Amsterdam. Show more
BBC News Summary
22/01/2023 04:30 GMT
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The Cultural Frontline
Cate Blanchett: My ‘dangerous’ role
27 minutes
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Actor Cate Blanchett, composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, rapper Prakash Neupane and clarinettist and composer Kinan Azmeh Show more
