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Boron is the mineral from the Wild West that stops glass from shattering and stops bullets in their tracks. Show more
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The Compass
Local Warming: Nigeria
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Ugochi Oluigbo investigates the effects of climate change in Nigeria, from bloodshed between farmers and cattle herders to erosion gulleys which are swallowing houses and farmland. Show more
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The leaders of the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed a declaration formally establishing the ASEAN economic community.
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Do you remember Ladybird books? Aimed at children they covered topics ranging from travel to soldiers to the workplace. New versions include The Hangover and The Mid-Life Crisis. Show more
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The mayor of Buenos Aires, Mauricio Macri, runs against left-wing rival Daniel Scioli. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Aftermath
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
New fears and old routines in Paris; the S Korean ministry "in charge" of North Korea; an Italian traumatised by a migrant shipwreck and India's beloved small gauge trains. Show more
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Bob Walker walks the Camino de Fe to find out why one of world's newest pilgrimage routes is so important to Brazilian Catholics.
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The Compass
Local Warming: Nigeria
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Ugochi Oluigbo investigates the effects of climate change in Nigeria, from bloodshed between farmers and cattle herders to erosion gulleys which are swallowing houses and farmland. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
What does a video of an Englishman being racially abused tell us about life in Taiwan? Show more
Over to You
Reporting the Paris Attacks
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Listeners give their reactions to the reporting of the terrorist attacks in Paris.
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World Questions
World Questions: Europe After Paris
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In Brussels, Jonathan Dimbleby and a panel of opinion-formers debate questions from the public about Europe, particularly in the light of the Paris attacks of 13 November 2015. Show more
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Ground troops ruled out; landslide in Myanmar; Africa's first female naval commander Show more
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Tottenham versus West Ham from White Hart Lane Show more
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Tottenham versus West Ham at White Hart Lane Show more
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Sportsworld
Live Tennis from the ATP Tour Finals in London
53 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Commentary on the final of the season ending event in men's tennis Show more
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Music Extra
Lead Belly - A Secret History of Rock and Roll
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Eric Burdon examines the life and legacy of US folk singer Lead Belly. Show more
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Newshour
Belgium Extends Brussels Lockdown
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Brussels to remain on high alert; Argentina's presidential run-off; French Lebanese Jazz. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Aftermath
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
New fears and old routines in Paris; the S Korean ministry "in charge" of North Korea; an Italian traumatised by a migrant shipwreck and India's beloved small gauge trains. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
From Manila to Havana, we explore the story and legacy of Chinatowns around the world. Show more
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Polls closed in Argentina's presidential run-off, Morocco becomes solar super power, new IS atrocity in Mosul reported Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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The Conversation
Nurses: Rose Kiwanuka and Subadhra Devi Rai
27 minutes
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"The treatment, the machines were not primary, it's the person who's lying on the bed that's primary", nurses in Singapore and Uganda talk about the priorities of their profession Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2015/11/23 01:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Boron is the mineral from the Wild West that stops glass from shattering and stops bullets in their tracks. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The Why Factor
What Makes us Want to Wear T-Shirts?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
From the catwalk to the building site and everywhere in between, these simple garments are strangely powerful things… but with humble origins. Show more
More or Less
Has Islamic State been Losing Territory?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Is it true that the so-called Islamic State has been losing territory? Plus, is Premier League footballer Héctor Bellerín faster than Usain Bolt? Show more
