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Voting is underway in Italy's general election; more ethnic violence in Democratic Republic of Congo; singer and activist Joan Baez talks to the BBC. Show more
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China's parliament expected to confirm removal of presidential time limits this week; protecting and preserving the Taj Mahal; how Brexit could affect cost of French wine in UK. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia is due to visit the UK this week; could Italy's election bring another hung parliament?; looking ahead to this year's Oscars. Show more
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Three women who fled the countries they were born in because of war or conflict tell us how food helped them rebuild their lives and reconnect with their cultures. Show more
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Dava Sobel uncovers the brilliance of 16th century Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who revealed the Sun, not the Earth, was the centre of the Universe. Episode one of five. Show more
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John McCarthy, talks to Ingrid Betancourt, a French-Columbian politician from a Catholic family, who was held hostage in the Columbian jungle for more than six years Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Listening is a Start
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Speculation and suspicion in Russia; meeting an "accidental jihadi" in Kosovo; Venezuela's gnawing hunger and the sounds of South Africa's historic Rivonia trial Show more
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Trending
Can You Fake a Trend on Twitter?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Some companies in Saudi Arabia are offering to artificially boost the popularity of trends on Twitter. Automated "bot" accounts are used to make a hashtag appear successful. Show more
Over to You
Outrage at Newsday Interviewee Calling Autism a 'Disease'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The Newsday editor, Kevin Silverton answers to listeners Amanda and Catherine, who are outraged by an interviewee describing autism as a “disease”. Show more
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Boston Calling
Walls We Don’t See
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
There are all sorts of barriers keeping people from coming into the US. Show more
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The Documentary
The Swedish Ambassador's Guide to Britain
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A postman, hairdresser and a farmer teach a top Swedish diplomat what it is to be British. Show more
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel is set to form her fourth government after the opposition Social Democrats vote in favour of joining another grand coalition. Show more
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World Book Club
Junot Diaz: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Dominican-American writer Junot Diaz on his novel The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Show more
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The Arts Hour
Actress Margot Robbie and K-Pop Phenomenon BTS
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
We hear from actress and producer Margot Robbie on tackling the abuse storyline in her new movie I, Tonya. Show more
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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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Living with the Gods
The Making of Meaning
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
How do we begin to understand the original intention of ancient art? Show more
More or Less
Women, the Oscars and the Bechdel Test
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Ninety years’ worth of Best Picture winning films under the spotlight. Show more
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The story of the world's only blind female orchestra, surviving in a macho society where classical music is underappreciated. Show more
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The latest from Eastern Ghouta in Syria - we hear from the UN in Damascus Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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John McCarthy, talks to Ingrid Betancourt, a French-Columbian politician from a Catholic family, who was held hostage in the Columbian jungle for more than six years Show more
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The History Hour
China's Barefoot Doctors
51 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The revolutionary Chinese healthcare scheme, the ground-breaking US TV show M*A*S*H plus life and death on the Eastern Front in the First World War. Show more
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Two modern-day matchmakers talk to Kim Chakanetsa about how they stay relevant in an age of online dating, and they share their tips for helping singles find love. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2018/03/05 01:06 GMT: Italy Goes to the Polls
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. Show more
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