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Chaos in parliament and the resignation of a senior minister have intensified pressure on the British Prime Minister Liz Truss who took office a little over six weeks ago Show more
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Newsday
20/10/2022 05:06 GMT : UK government faces political turmoil
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaWe look back at an eventful day in British politics, with the resignation of another Conservative cabinet minister and a vote that descended into chaos. Show more
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Newsday
20/10/2022 06:06 GMT : Another UK cabinet minister resigns
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaSuella Braverman resigns as home secretary. Ms Braverman quit over two data breaches but launched an attack on Ms Truss's premiership in her resignation letter. Show more
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The Inquiry
Will the protests in Iran bring change?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Protests in Iran have been going on for weeks after the death of 22 year old Mahsa Amini. She died after being arrested by the regime's morality police. But will change happen? Show more
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Business Daily
How social media is changing farming in Kenya
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Hundreds of small-scale Kenyan farmers are turning to social media apps to help grow their businesses by sharing tips on growing veg and selling produce direct to consumers. Show more
Earlier this year, Cuba lifted a 60-year ban on professional boxing.
Before then, amateur boxers who wanted to turn pro, had to risk everything in order to defect. Show more
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The UK's large scale recruitment and exploitation of foreign doctors from countries with the greatest need to retain their medical personnel. Show more
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Health Check
Women and children’s health hit by disasters and Covid
26 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Progress on women and children’s health targets hit by climate change, Covid and conflict; can a blood test tell if you’ve escaped being infected by Covid-19? Show more
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The Forum
Süleyman the Magnificent: longest-reigning Ottoman sultan
39 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Bridget Kendall and guests discuss how Süleyman I’s rivalry with the Holy Roman Emperor shook up the geopolitical and religious landscape of Europe, the Middle and near East. Show more
Sporting Witness
How baseball helped bridge the US-Cuba divide
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In March 1999 the Baltimore Orioles became the first Major League team to play in Cuba for more than 40 years. Enrique Diaz was on the Cuban team for that historic game. Show more
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The Food Chain
What do astronauts eat?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Designing a diet to keep astronauts healthy Show more
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Outlook
My life, painting Iran’s rebellious women
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Iranian artist Soheila Sokhanvari celebrates rebellious women from her country, including the first unveiled actress in Iranian film and pays tribute to her fashion designer dad. Show more
Earlier this year, Cuba lifted a 60-year ban on professional boxing.
Before then, amateur boxers who wanted to turn pro, had to risk everything in order to defect. 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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Newshour
20/10/2022 13:06 GMT: British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
The British Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced her resignation after weeks of chaos in her government. Show more
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The Inquiry
Will the protests in Iran bring change?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Protests in Iran have been going on for weeks after the death of 22 year old Mahsa Amini. She died after being arrested by the regime's morality police. But will change happen? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 20/10/2022 14:32 GMT : UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned as UK Prime Minister. In a statement she said could not deliver the mandate on which she was elected as Conservative leader Show more
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BBC OS
2022/10/20 16:06 GMT: New leadership race in the UK
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
After less than two months in office the British prime minister Liz Truss has resigned. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Earlier this year, Cuba lifted a 60-year ban on professional boxing.
Before then, amateur boxers who wanted to turn pro, had to risk everything in order to defect. 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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
20/10/2022 20:06 GMT: Political turmoil in Britain
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
The impact of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss' resignation after only 45 days in office Show more
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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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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The Forum
Süleyman the Magnificent: longest-reigning Ottoman sultan
39 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Bridget Kendall and guests discuss how Süleyman I’s rivalry with the Holy Roman Emperor shook up the geopolitical and religious landscape of Europe, the Middle and near East. Show more
Sporting Witness
How baseball helped bridge the US-Cuba divide
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In March 1999 the Baltimore Orioles became the first Major League team to play in Cuba for more than 40 years. Enrique Diaz was on the Cuban team for that historic game. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Contest for UK's next PM starts after Truss resigns
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Liz Truss's resignation means the UK must find its third PM this year. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Football
CF Montréal and the end of an era for River Plate
30 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Montréal and Canada midfielder Samuel Piette discusses how he's having fun for club and country this year. And we reflect on coach Marcelo Gallardo's exit from River Plate. Show more
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Outlook
My life, painting Iran’s rebellious women
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Iranian artist Soheila Sokhanvari celebrates rebellious women from her country, including the first unveiled actress in Iranian film and pays tribute to her fashion designer dad. Show more
Earlier this year, Cuba lifted a 60-year ban on professional boxing.
Before then, amateur boxers who wanted to turn pro, had to risk everything in order to defect. 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.
