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Newsday
02/12/2021 05:06 GMT : WTA suspends tennis tournaments in China over Peng Shuai case
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The safety of Peng Shuai is a matter of concern after she made sexual assault allegations Show more
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Newsday
02/12/2021 06:06 GMT : Omicron variant fuelling ‘exponential’ rise in Covid cases, say South Africa officials
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Omicron variant is rapidly becoming the dominant strain in South Africa Show more
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Newsday
02/12/2021 07:06 GMT : Rapid rise in Omicron infections, say South African health officials
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Omicron variant fuelling sharp rise in Covid cases amongst younger population Show more
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The Inquiry
Are the US Democrats in big trouble?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The election of a Republican as Governor of Virginia has sent a strong message to President Biden. Tanya Beckett asks if it means the Democrats are in big trouble. Show more
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Business Daily
The collapse of Enron: Did we learn the lessons?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The US energy giant became synonymous with corruption - but did the corporate world learn anything from its collapse? Show more
Witness History
South Africa and Aids drugs
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
How activists fought successfully for cheaper Aids treatment in South Africa. Show more
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Korea is one of the most tired nations on earth, people work longer and sleep fewer hours than almost anywhere else. As a result combating sleeplessness has become big business. Show more
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Health Check
Omicron Covid variant – what do we know?
26 minutes
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Omicron Covid variant – what do we know? Growing evidence that pollution has a negative effect on our mental health. And a new way of testing for TB in children. Show more
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How did a Germanic tribe come to give their name to an important architectural style in medieval Europe and, in the 20th century, to a subculture popular all over the world? Show more
Sporting Witness
The football wages revolution
9 minutes
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How England's top players fought for their salary cap to be lifted in 1961. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Food Chain
How rationing changed me
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A German and a Brit share food memories of growing up during World War Two . Show more
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Outlook
The teenager who baked her way out of a crisis
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
When 15-year-old Kitty Tait was struggling with her mental health, her dad helped her open a bakery. Show more
Witness History
South Africa and Aids drugs
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
How activists fought successfully for cheaper Aids treatment in South Africa. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Newshour
02/12/2021 14:06 GMT: Omicron drives major surge in South Africa Covid cases
50 minutes
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New cases in the country double in 24 hours as the new variant Omicron spreads Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 02/12/2021 15:32 GMT : WTA suspends China tennis tournaments
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Amid concern about tennis player Peng Shuai, the WTA has suspended its China tennis events. Show more
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Covid vaccinations could be made mandatory by February in Germany Show more
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Witness History
South Africa and Aids drugs
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
How activists fought successfully for cheaper Aids treatment in South Africa. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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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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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.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 02/12/2021 22:32 GMT : WTA suspends China tennis tournaments
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Amid concern about tennis player Peng Shuai, the WTA has suspended its China tennis events. Show more
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The Food Chain
How rationing changed me
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A German and a Brit share food memories of growing up during World War Two . Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How did a Germanic tribe come to give their name to an important architectural style in medieval Europe and, in the 20th century, to a subculture popular all over the world? Show more
Sporting Witness
The football wages revolution
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
How England's top players fought for their salary cap to be lifted in 1961. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Enron's collapse 20 years on
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
It has been 20 years since the spectacular collapse of what was the seventh biggest company in the USA - Enron. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Football
Big wins, Louis Saha and coaching in the Highlands
26 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The former Manchester United striker Louis Saha remembers playing for Alex Ferguson. And we hear from the new coach of Fort William, once described as the worst team in Britain Show more
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Outlook
The teenager who baked her way out of a crisis
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
When 15-year-old Kitty Tait was struggling with her mental health, her dad helped her open a bakery. Show more
Witness History
South Africa and Aids drugs
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
How activists fought successfully for cheaper Aids treatment in South Africa. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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