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Newsday
05/01/2023 05:06 GMT : 'A national embarrassment': political deadlock continues in the US
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Deadlock and chaos: the historic failure of the US House of Representatives to elect a speaker for the second day running. Show more
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The Food Chain
Chefs who changed course
28 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Chefs who left the heat of the professional kitchen, and what they do now. Show more
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Newsday
05/01/2023 06:06 GMT : Pope Benedict's funeral: one hundred thousands mourners expected
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on BBC World Service South AsiaWhat will his legacy be? We find out how late Pope Benedict will be remembered ahead of his funeral in the Vatican this morning. Show more
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Newsday
05/01/2023 07:06 GMT : Pope Benedict's funeral: the legacy left behind
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaTens of thousands of people gather for Pope Benedict's funeral in Rome to pay their final respects - 200,000 have already paid homage to him. Show more
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The Inquiry
Should other countries adopt Canada's immigration model?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Canada is just one of a number of countries who are facing shortage of labour issues. Their solution - Increased immigration, but can this work for other nations too? Show more
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Business Daily
Women, sport and business: Betting
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Gambling has a long and complex relationship with sport. Now betting operators are eyeing up the success of women's sports. But what are they doing to keep fans safe? Show more
Witness History
The man Pinochet wanted dead
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
After the 1973 military coup in Chile, Miguel Enriquez led resistance against the dictatorship. The secret police were ordered to track him down and assassinate him. Show more
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Assignment
South Korea: A room with a view
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
How Seoul's housing crisis is contributing to a population problem. Show more
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The Forum
Forugh Farrokhzad: A trailblazing voice for women in Iran
39 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Known to Iranians simply by her first name, in her short life Forugh emerged as a writer of startling originality and daring. Show more
Sporting Witness
Kenya's first Winter Olympian
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
How cross-country skiing united Kenyan Farmer Philip Boit and Norwegian Winter Olympic hero Bjoern Daehlie when they competed against each other in the 10 kilometre skiing final. Show more
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The Food Chain
Chefs who changed course
28 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Chefs who left the heat of the professional kitchen, and what they do now. Show more
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Outlook
Victim and perpetrator: The two gunshots that changed my life
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Mexican American Obed Silva is an English professor with a tangled past, and a mother whose devotion led to him swapping a prison cell for a lecture theatre. Show more
Witness History
The man Pinochet wanted dead
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
After the 1973 military coup in Chile, Miguel Enriquez led resistance against the dictatorship. The secret police were ordered to track him down and assassinate him. Show more
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Claudia Hammond explores the psychology of regret with an audience at the Cheltenham Science Festival in the UK Show more
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Newshour
05/01/2023 14:06 GMT: Thousands mourn Pope Benedict in Vatican funeral
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Pope Francis has led the funeral service for his predecessor, the former Pope Benedict. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 05/01/2023 15:32 GMT : Amazon lays off 18,000 employees
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on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The online giant which employs 1.5 million people globally did not say which countries would be hit by the job cuts but said they would include Europe. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/01/05 16:06 GMT: Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest
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Pope Benedict was laid to rest in the crypt of St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Show more
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Witness History
The man Pinochet wanted dead
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
After the 1973 military coup in Chile, Miguel Enriquez led resistance against the dictatorship. The secret police were ordered to track him down and assassinate him. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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.
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 05/01/2023 22:32 GMT : US Congress chaos continues
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Voting over the new Speaker of the House of Representatives continues with Kevin McCarthy, the leading contender, trying to convince the new Republican majority to vote. Show more
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The Food Chain
Chefs who changed course
28 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Chefs who left the heat of the professional kitchen, and what they do now. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US Congressional deadlock continues
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Republican Kevin McCarthy has failed in his latest bid to get elected Speaker after 11 rounds of voting. Show more
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World Football
Pele's funeral and trouble in the USA
38 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Brazilian journalist Ricardo Setyon reflects on Pele's funeral. The former USA international Heather O'Reilly gives her view on a shocking story involving the USA's men's coach. Show more
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