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Newsday
29/06/2021 04:06 GMT : Ethiopian government declares Tigray truce
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The move comes as the regional capital, Mekelle, is claimed by Tigrayan forces - with reports of celebrations in the streets. Show more
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Newsday
29/06/2021 05:06 GMT : Tigrayan forces capture regional capital, Mekelle
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on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
We hear from an advisor to the Tigrayan TPLF on the government's decision to call a ceasefire on humanitarian grounds Show more
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Newsday
29/06/2021 06:06 GMT : Ethiopian government declares a truce in Tigray
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Tigray leadership calls for international aid as Ethiopian troops pull out of regional capital Show more
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People Fixing The World
The career where it helps to have a criminal past
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Former criminals are being employed to run part of the probation system in one of America’s gang-ridden communities. It’s transforming young lives and cutting reconviction rates. Show more
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Business Daily
Menopause - the last workplace taboo?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Can dedicated leave reduce the stigma? Or increase discrimination? Show more
Witness History
The Syrian playwright who challenged the regime
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A radical play staged in Damascus in 1971 undermined official Syrian propaganda simply by stating that the Arab nations had been defeated by Israel during the Six Day War. Show more
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Ishleen Kaur investigates allegations of abuse at a yoga organisation she once called home Show more
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Adam Hart explores our complex relationship with bears; Black, Brown and Grizzly usually avoid humans but attacks on people, still rare, have been increasing. Show more
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The Arts Hour
The Arts Hour on virtual tour in Sydney
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Take a virtual visit to Sydney, Australia, with music, comedy and leading artists to discuss the impact of Covid 19 on the city, in a country that’s closed its borders to so many Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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In the Studio
Ai-Da: The world’s first AI robot artist
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Follow the creation Ai-Da, the world’s first AI robot artist, from the factory floor to her very own studio as the gears of her career continue to turn. Show more
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Outlook
Life as the UK's first black TV reporter
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
As the UK's first black television reporter, Sir Trevor McDonald's interviewed Nelson Mandela, Saddam Hussein and has even danced on screen with Desmond Tutu. Show more
Witness History
The Syrian playwright who challenged the regime
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A radical play staged in Damascus in 1971 undermined official Syrian propaganda simply by stating that the Arab nations had been defeated by Israel during the Six Day War. 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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
29/06/2021 13:06 GMT: Ethiopia rebels seize Tigray region capital
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Rebels in Ethiopia's Tigray region say they have taken control of the capital, Mekelle. Show more
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People Fixing The World
The career where it helps to have a criminal past
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Former criminals are being employed to run part of the probation system in one of America’s gang-ridden communities. It’s transforming young lives and cutting reconviction rates. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 29/06/2021 14:32 GMT : Nigeria food prices soar
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Whilst overall inflation in Nigeria is running at 18%, food prices are rising even faster. Show more
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BBC OS
2021/06/29 16:06 GMT: OS conversations: France to give lesbians and single women IVF rights
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
We hear reaction to the new law in France that gives all women access to IVF Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The Syrian playwright who challenged the regime
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A radical play staged in Damascus in 1971 undermined official Syrian propaganda simply by stating that the Arab nations had been defeated by Israel during the Six Day War. 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.
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Digital Planet
YouTube’s rules silencing human rights activists
43 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
YouTube’s rules silencing human rights activists. Also, ‘Matter’- a new wireless standard -connecting all our devices and Sonic the Hedgehog is 30! Show more
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Newshour
29/06/2021 20:06 GMT: Tigrayan fighters gain ground
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Tigrayan rebels in Ethiopia vow to chase what they call enemy forces out of the region. Show more
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People Fixing The World
The career where it helps to have a criminal past
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Former criminals are being employed to run part of the probation system in one of America’s gang-ridden communities. It’s transforming young lives and cutting reconviction rates. 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
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
The Arts Hour on virtual tour in Sydney
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Take a virtual visit to Sydney, Australia, with music, comedy and leading artists to discuss the impact of Covid 19 on the city, in a country that’s closed its borders to so many Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
United Airlines' biggest ever order
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
United Airlines makes its biggest ever order of aircraft in a bet on a post pandemic travel renaissance Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Gold and its impact around the world from Colombia to Ghana to the gold vaults of Dubai Show more
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Outlook
Life as the UK's first black TV reporter
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
As the UK's first black television reporter, Sir Trevor McDonald's interviewed Nelson Mandela, Saddam Hussein and has even danced on screen with Desmond Tutu. Show more
Witness History
The Syrian playwright who challenged the regime
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A radical play staged in Damascus in 1971 undermined official Syrian propaganda simply by stating that the Arab nations had been defeated by Israel during the Six Day War. 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.
