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Newsday
02/06/2023 04:06 GMT : Deal to raise debt ceiling passes US Senate
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The deal secured bipartisan support although most Republicans voted against. Show more
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Newsday
02/06/2023 05:06 GMT : US Congress approves debt deal
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The bill suspends the US debt ceiling for two years, deferring the decision to raise it until after the 2024 presidential election. Show more
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Newsday
02/06/2023 06:06 GMT : US default averted as Congress approves debt deal
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The US was at risk of defaulting on its $31.4tn debt if it did not raise the borrowing limit by 5 June. Show more
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HARDtalk
Ama Ata Aidoo: Celebrating women in Africa
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A 2014 interview with acclaimed Ghanaian author Ama Ata Aidoo, who has died aged 81. She arguably did more than any other writer to depict and celebrate of women in Africa. Show more
BBC News Summary
02/06/2023 07:30 GMT
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Business Daily
The 'right to repair' movement
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World Service listeners tell us about making items last a lifetime. Show more
Witness History
The first Indian woman to conquer Everest
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In 1984, Bachendri Pal made history by becoming the first Indian woman to stand on top of the world. Her success was celebrated across India and changed her life forever. Show more
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BBC News Summary
02/06/2023 08:30 GMT
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Science In Action
Vaccinating condors against bird flu
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Critically endangered condors are at risk from deadly H5N1 bird flu. Can vaccines save them? Show more
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The Real Story
Do we want to live without plastic?
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International talks have been taking place in Paris for a global plastics treaty. Show more
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02/06/2023 10:30 GMT
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Heart and Soul
The ‘living saint’ who hid a mystical sex sect
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How members of the global movement L'Arche are trying to heal following a scandal that its founder Jean Vanier used it to hide a mystical sex sect. Show more
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The Fifth Floor
India's women-led households
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The numbers of women-led households is rising, so what impact will this have on India's traditionally conservative patriarchal society? Show more
Witness History
The first Indian woman to conquer Everest
9 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
In 1984, Bachendri Pal made history by becoming the first Indian woman to stand on top of the world. Her success was celebrated across India and changed her life forever. 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
02/06/2023 12:30 GMT
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Science In Action
Vaccinating condors against bird flu
27 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Critically endangered condors are at risk from deadly H5N1 bird flu. Can vaccines save them? Show more
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Newshour
02/06/2023 13:06 GMT: Crystal meth production booms in Myanmar
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The UN says organised crime networks are expanding smuggling routes. Show more
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HARDtalk
Ama Ata Aidoo: Celebrating women in Africa
23 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
A 2014 interview with acclaimed Ghanaian author Ama Ata Aidoo, who has died aged 81. She arguably did more than any other writer to depict and celebrate of women in Africa. Show more
BBC News Summary
02/06/2023 14:30 GMT
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World Business Report
First broadcast 02/06/2023 14:32 GMT : US labour data: Growth in non-farm jobs
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The latest jobs report showed the US labour market increased more than expected with 339,000 jobs in May. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/06/02 16:06 GMT: How to win a Spelling Bee contest
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Fourteen-year old Dev Shah has won this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee in the US. Show more
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Witness History
The first Indian woman to conquer Everest
9 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
In 1984, Bachendri Pal made history by becoming the first Indian woman to stand on top of the world. Her success was celebrated across India and changed her life forever. 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
02/06/2023 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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02/06/2023 19:30 GMT
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Newshour
02/06/2023 20:06 GMT: Japan's birthrate hits record low
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Japan has had it's lowest birthrate, for its seventh year in a row Show more
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02/06/2023 21:30 GMT
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
BBC News Summary
02/06/2023 22:30 GMT
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The Real Story
Do we want to live without plastic?
49 minutes
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International talks have been taking place in Paris for a global plastics treaty. Show more
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Business Matters
Biden to sign crucial debt ceiling deal
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President Joe Biden has called for national unity after confirming he will sign the debt ceiling deal. Rahul Tandon discusses this and the issue of anger in the workplace. 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
03/06/2023 01:30 GMT
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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Witness History
The first Indian woman to conquer Everest
9 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
In 1984, Bachendri Pal made history by becoming the first Indian woman to stand on top of the world. Her success was celebrated across India and changed her life forever. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
Do we want to live without plastic?
49 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
International talks have been taking place in Paris for a global plastics treaty. Show more
