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The Documentary
Sierra Leone's children of war
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
What happened to Sierra Leone's child soldiers? Show more
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Weekend
Israeli government responds to synagogue attack
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Israel to deprive residency and social security rights of an attacker’s family members. Show more
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Weekend
Memphis disbands unit accused of murdering Tyre Nichols
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Family of Tyre Nichols welcomes decision to dissolve the Scorpion unit. Show more
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Weekend
Trump launches 2024 presidential bid
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Donald Trump has launched his campaign to return to the White House. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
A bitter winter in Afghanistan
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Afghan families freeze while NGOs struggle to help; the grudges fuelling chaos in Peru; Russia mutes its LGBT communities; lasting love for a fallen flamenco star in Spain. Show more
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People Fixing The World
The healing power of forests
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Meet the people using forests to help improve mental health. Show more
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Over to You
Will the focus remain on Africa?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Why Focus on Africa is changing from broadcasting live to being pre-recorded. Plus what drives technology coverage? And listeners query that old chestnut of background music! Show more
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The Inquiry
Will international support for Ukraine last?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A year into the war, how long will international support for Ukraine last? Show more
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Newshour
29/01/2023 13:06 GMT: Blinken lands in region as Israeli-Palestinian tensions rise
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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Heart and Soul
The Right Thing: Opposing sexual violence as a weapon of war
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Denis Mukwege, the doctor and Christian who saves women injured by sexual violence. Show more
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The History Hour
The death penalty and broadcasting bans
52 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A Japanese death row guard and a British hangman on capital punishment, the Smolensk air disaster, a punk-rocker on being the voice of the IRA, and the invention of the MP3. Show more
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Newshour
29/01/2023 21:06 GMT: UK Prime Minister fires party chairman over tax scandal
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Nadim Zahawi has been sacked for his handling of taxes Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Pick of the World
Why we love physical music in our digital world
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Inside the biggest vinyl factory in Europe - plus the story of Jane Roe, 50 years since America's landmark abortion law and do we talk too much about Elon Musk? Show more
Over to You
Will the focus remain on Africa?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Why Focus on Africa is changing from broadcasting live to being pre-recorded. Plus what drives technology coverage? And listeners query that old chestnut of background music! Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
A bitter winter in Afghanistan
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Afghan families freeze while NGOs struggle to help; the grudges fuelling chaos in Peru; Russia mutes its LGBT communities; lasting love for a fallen flamenco star in Spain. Show more
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More or Less
Are wild mammals only 4% of the mammal population?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
We examine a major study that says humans and livestock now dominate mammal life on Earth Show more
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The Climate Question
Why are we still subsidising fossil fuels?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 2009, the G20 pledged to phase out 'inefficient' fossil fuel subsidies. But now, government support for fossil fuel producers is at record levels Show more
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Tech Life
Can Ticketmaster 'shake off' the bots?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Tech Tent explores the world of online ticketing and bots after Ticketmaster apologises to Taylor Swift fans who missed out on tickets Show more
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Pick of the World
Why we love physical music in our digital world
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Inside the biggest vinyl factory in Europe - plus the story of Jane Roe, 50 years since America's landmark abortion law and do we talk too much about Elon Musk? Show more
Over to You
Will the focus remain on Africa?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Why Focus on Africa is changing from broadcasting live to being pre-recorded. Plus what drives technology coverage? And listeners query that old chestnut of background music! Show more
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