The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
04/08/2020 04:06 GMT: Peru enlists Venezuelan doctors to fight Covid
53 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Peru has the second-highest rate of infection in the whole of South America, after Brazil Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
04/08/2020 05:06 GMT: Could India overtake the US and Brazil for Covid cases?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The World Health Organisation warns that coronavirus is circulating 'intensely' in India with more than 50,000 confirmed cases every day. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
04/08/2020 06:06 GMT: Covid-19: how can schools reopen safely?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A new study published in the Lancet finds low transmission rates between students in Australia Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People Fixing The World
Prison Voicemail: Messages from behind bars
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
It can be hard for prisoners and their families to stay in contact using prison payphones, but a special app allows them to send and receive voice messages. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Will live streaming gigs save the music industry?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Musicians tell us how they are finding innovative ways to get around the pandemic and perform live to their fans. Show more
Witness History
The internment of Japanese Americans
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Thousands of Japanese Americans were sent to prison camps after the USA entered World War Two following the bombing of Pearl Harbour. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Ambulance driver Safdar gets an emergency call-out: a six-storey building has collapsed. The scene is witness to the scale of the problems Karachi is yet to overcome. Show more
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Discovery
Human Genome Project's 20th Anniversary
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Adam Rutherford reveals the impact of the Human Genome Project since it was announced 20 years ago Show more
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DBC Pierre and MaryAnn Johanson discuss the week’s cultural highlights with Nikki Bedi. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Studio
Mira Nair: The making of A Suitable Boy
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
On location with Indian-American film-maker, Mira Nair. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The tycoon who became 'Mr Toilet'
44 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Jack Sim grew up in Singapore without a working toilet but is now a multi-millionaire tycoon on a mission to provide functioning toilets for all. Show more
Witness History
The internment of Japanese Americans
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Thousands of Japanese Americans were sent to prison camps after the USA entered World War Two following the bombing of Pearl Harbour. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
Human Genome Project's 20th Anniversary
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Adam Rutherford reveals the impact of the Human Genome Project since it was announced 20 years ago Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
04/08/2020 13:06 GMT: Coronavirus: Millions return to lockdown in Philippines
53 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 04/08/2020 14:32 GMT: BP halves dividend after huge losses
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
BP has halved its dividend and posted a $6.7bn quarterly loss in the wake of coronavirus. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Social media images show a large plume of smoke over Lebanon's capital Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The internment of Japanese Americans
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Thousands of Japanese Americans were sent to prison camps after the USA entered World War Two following the bombing of Pearl Harbour. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Digital Planet
Why India can’t work from home
46 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
India came last out of 42 countries in a study of remote-working readiness. Also how a hologram heart is saving children’s lives, and mapping earthquakes with edge computing. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
04/08/2020 20:06 GMT: Huge explosion rocks Beirut
53 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
At least fifty people have been killed and thousands injured after an explosion in the city’s port area. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People Fixing The World
Prison Voicemail: Messages from behind bars
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
It can be hard for prisoners and their families to stay in contact using prison payphones, but a special app allows them to send and receive voice messages. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
DBC Pierre and MaryAnn Johanson discuss the week’s cultural highlights with Nikki Bedi. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Chaos and destruction in Beirut
53 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A large blast in Beirut has killed at least 70 people and injured more than 4,000 others Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Vision is a complex process involving light rays, special nerve cells and electrical signals. But even tiny disruptions can result in remarkable visual problems. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The tycoon who became 'Mr Toilet'
44 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Jack Sim grew up in Singapore without a working toilet but is now a multi-millionaire tycoon on a mission to provide functioning toilets for all. Show more
Witness History
The internment of Japanese Americans
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Thousands of Japanese Americans were sent to prison camps after the USA entered World War Two following the bombing of Pearl Harbour. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Digital Planet
Why India can’t work from home
46 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
India came last out of 42 countries in a study of remote-working readiness. Also how a hologram heart is saving children’s lives, and mapping earthquakes with edge computing. Show more
