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Weekend
Portugal prepares to go to the polls
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About 9 million voters in Portugal are eligible to vote in today’s snap election, after the minority Socialist government’s budget for 2022 was rejected. Show more
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Weekend
Tensions rise in the Ukraine-Russia crisis
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The US is threatening Russia with severe economic sanctions in the midst of a looming war with Ukraine. What are these sanctions and just how far is the West prepared to go? Show more
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Weekend
More military aid to be sent to Ukraine and Baltics
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The UK says it is willing to double its NATO troop contingent in Eastern Europe and the Baltic states, while Canada’s defence minister tells us all aid options are on the table. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Hunger in Helmand
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For displaced farmers returning home, there are new challenges; Turkey's dreams of expanding its sea power; a celebrity landlord in Senegal; exorcising "hungry ghosts" in Japan Show more
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Women Building Peace
Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Can lessons from past atrocities help resolve the current political crisis in Bosnia-Herzegovina? Show more
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How vaccine nationalism and the global failure to share life-saving tests and treatments galvanised Africa to push for healthcare self-sufficiency and independence Show more
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Newshour
30/01/2022 13:06 GMT: Ukraine: Nato chief says Russia to decide between diplomacy or war
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Jens Stoltenberg deflected recent suggestions the west has over-reacted to the crisis. Show more
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More or Less
Fertility rates: Baby boom or bust?
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Where has the lowest fertility rate in the world? Show more
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Business Weekly
The Formula One technology to make mining greener
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Why the mining giant Fortescue has bought the technology arm of a Formula One racing team Show more
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Newshour
30/01/2022 21:06 GMT: Rafal Nadal most successful man in tennis history
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Spanish tennis player defies the odds and wins his 21st Grand Slam title. Show more
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Pick of the World
The singer who 'deliberately' caught Covid and died
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The pick of the BBC World Service, chosen by its listeners. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Hunger in Helmand
23 minutes on BBC World Service South Asia
Available for over a year
For displaced farmers returning home, there are new challenges; Turkey's dreams of expanding its sea power; a celebrity landlord in Senegal; exorcising "hungry ghosts" in Japan Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 31/01/2022 01:06 GMT : Spotify clamps down on Covid-19 misinformation
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Spotify is adding Covid content warnings to to podcasts that discuss Covid-19. Show more
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The Climate Question
How committed is China to climate change?
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China says it will reduce its emissions but is also building new coal power plants. Show more
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Women Building Peace
Bosnia-Herzegovina
23 minutes on BBC World Service South Asia
Available for over a year
Can lessons from past atrocities help resolve the current political crisis in Bosnia-Herzegovina? Show more
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Pick of the World
The singer who 'deliberately' caught Covid and died
18 minutes on BBC World Service South Asia
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The pick of the BBC World Service, chosen by its listeners. Show more
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