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Newsday
13/12/2021 05:06 GMT : Leaked documents shine spotlight on Nigeria's Black Axe gang
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Documents suggest that the feared mafia-style gang has infiltrated Nigeria's political system and launched a global scamming operation Show more
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Newsday
13/12/2021 06:06 GMT : Nigeria: Black Axe gang documents leaked to BBC
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There's evidence that the violent mafia-style gang has infiltrated the country's political system and launched a global scamming operation Show more
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Newsday
13/12/2021 07:06 GMT : BBC report: Mafia-style gang infiltrates Nigerian politics
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Leaked documents reveal that the Black Axe gang has links within the political system and has launched a global scamming operation Show more
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HARDtalk
Roger Deakins: How is technology changing cinema?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Is technology changing everything we thought we knew about making films? Stephen Sackur speaks to one of the world's most celebrated cinematographers, Roger Deakins. Show more
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Business Daily
The problem of parasites: who pays for neglected tropical diseases?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The pharmaceutical industry has ignored some diseases for decades. So what can be done? Show more
Witness History
The Bengali language movement
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In February 1952 thousands marched in Dhaka in defence of the Bengali language. Eight protesters were shot dead by police in what became known as Language Movement Day. Show more
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The Climate Question
What role is overpopulation playing in the climate crisis?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Overpopulation is a word that creeps up in discussions about the climate crisis. While the global population is still growing, projections show it is likely to decline eventually. Show more
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CrowdScience
What's the best way to make a decision?
36 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Life is full of choices, from the mundane to the critical. On average, we make a decision every two seconds, so how can we make the best ones? Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Hong Kong artists: Should I stay or should I go?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The artists whose freedom to express themselves is threatened by new laws in Hong Kong. Show more
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Russia says it’s committed to fighting global warming. Meanwhile, in political circles and in the media, many are still questioning man-made climate change. But why exactly? Show more
More or Less
Does catching Covid give you more immunity than being vaccinated?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
On Fox News, Congresswoman Nancy Mace claimed people previously infected had better immunity to the disease. Is it true? Show more
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The Conversation
Women making city transport safe
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A grassroot activist from South Africa talks to a gender and transport specialist from Ecuador about tackling sexual harassment on public transport. Show more
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Outlook
The unsung pioneer of reggae's golden age
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Leroy Sibbles found success in The Heptones and ended up crafting some of the most recognisable rhythms in reggae history. Show more
Witness History
The Bengali language movement
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In February 1952 thousands marched in Dhaka in defence of the Bengali language. Eight protesters were shot dead by police in what became known as Language Movement Day. Show more
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Newshour
13/12/2021 14:06 GMT: Nigerian mafia group linked to more than 10 countries
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Exclusive BBC investigation in Nigeria reveals a vast organised crime network Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 13/12/2021 15:32 GMT : UN discussions over 'killer robots'
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There are discussions in Geneva over how to govern the use of lethal autonomous weapons. Show more
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BBC OS
2021/12/13 16:06 GMT: Kentucky tornadoes: Over 100 still unaccounted for
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At least 64 people have died after tornadoes ripped through the state Show more
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Witness History
The Bengali language movement
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In February 1952 thousands marched in Dhaka in defence of the Bengali language. Eight protesters were shot dead by police in what became known as Language Movement Day. Show more
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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 13/12/2021 22:32 GMT : Turkish lira falls to record low
27 minutes
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Turkey's currency has fallen to a new low, amid fears that the central bank will cut interest rates again this week. Show more
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The Conversation
Women making city transport safe
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A grassroot activist from South Africa talks to a gender and transport specialist from Ecuador about tackling sexual harassment on public transport. Show more
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The History Hour
Fighting 'virginity tests' in the Indonesian police
50 minutes
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Virginity tests for women in the Indonesian police, the Nazi V2 rocket, the British plane-spotters Greece accused of spying, and kidnapping a reclusive German supermarket tycoon Show more
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Business Matters
Why is Turkey's Lira collapsing?
50 minutes
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The currency slumped again today as the country's currency crisis deepens Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Documentary
The big $ giveaway
27 minutes
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What's behind the trend for giving away money online? Show more
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Outlook
The unsung pioneer of reggae's golden age
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Leroy Sibbles found success in The Heptones and ended up crafting some of the most recognisable rhythms in reggae history. Show more
Witness History
The Bengali language movement
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In February 1952 thousands marched in Dhaka in defence of the Bengali language. Eight protesters were shot dead by police in what became known as Language Movement Day. 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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