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Newsday
06/02/2023 05:06 GMT : A huge earthquake has struck southern Turkey
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
More than 100 people are known to have died in Turkey and Syria - the quake was felt hundreds of kilometres away, in Cyprus and Gaza. Show more
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The Conversation
Women leading the tech revolution in Africa
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Rachel Sibande from Malawi and Baratang Miya from South Africa are two entrepreneurs who believe the future of tech is female. Show more
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Newsday
06/02/2023 06:06 GMT : Turkey Quake: State of emergency declared amid appeal for foreign help
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A powerful earthquake in south-eastern Turkey is feared to have killed hundreds across Turkey and Syria. Show more
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Newsday
06/02/2023 07:06 GMT : Death toll rising rapidly after Turkey quake
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Rescue workers are trying to reach people trapped under toppled buildings in southern Turkey. Show more
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HARDtalk
Zsuzsanna Szelényi: How strong is Viktor Orbán's grip on Hungary?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Zsuzsanna Szelényi is a former ally, and now prominent opponent, of Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Has he found a political formula for which the opposition has no answer? Show more
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Business Daily
Getting into business: Mentoring
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Looking to get a promotion? Maybe you want to start a business? A mentor might be just what you need. We take a look at the impact mentoring could have. Show more
Witness History
How a Pope is chosen
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Following the death of Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI in April 2005. He was elected after four ballots of the papal conclave. Show more
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The Climate Question
How is India doing in the fight against climate change?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
India’s climate pledges over the past few years have had mixed reviews. Some are applauding its ambition while others argue it’s still too reliant on dirty coal. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Inside the rise of LGBTQ+ fiction
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
We explore the outlook for LGBTQ+ authors and readers against a backdrop of increasing sales and international book bans. Show more
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The Explanation
Who are the Uyghurs and why are they being persecuted?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
John Sudworth was based in China for nine years, and reported on the treatment of the Uyghur people. He speaks to Claire Graham about how Xinjiang became a surveillance state. Show more
More or Less
Hannah Fry on using shopping data to detect ovarian cancer
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The British mathematician discusses a new study that suggests loyalty card data could be used to pick up early signs of cancer. Show more
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Outlook
The headteacher changing young boys' lives with philosophy
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Northern Irish headteacher Kevin McArevey lived through the violence of the Troubles as a child. Today, he uses philosophy to help his students deal with conflict. Show more
Witness History
How a Pope is chosen
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Following the death of Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI in April 2005. He was elected after four ballots of the papal conclave. Show more
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CrowdScience
How bad is our noise problem?
35 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
How does noise pollution affect wildlife and humans, why do we hate certain sounds, and why is it louder outside at dawn and dusk? We tackle three noisy listener questions. Show more
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Newshour
06/02/2023 14:06 GMT: More than 2,000 dead in Turkey and Syria after major earthquakes
50 minutes
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 06/02/2023 15:32 GMT : Earthquake support
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Two major earthquakes within hours of each other caused devastation across southern Turkey and northern Syria. We hear about efforts to get aid to devastated areas. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/02/06 16:06 GMT: Major earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
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Two earthquakes within hours of each other have caused devastation in Turkey and Syria Show more
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Witness History
How a Pope is chosen
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Following the death of Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI in April 2005. He was elected after four ballots of the papal conclave. 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 06/02/2023 22:32 GMT : Earthquake leaves thousands without home
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The huge earthquake of magnitude 7.8 which struck central Turkey and northwest Syria early this morning was followed by another large quake this afternoon. Show more
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The Conversation
Women leading the tech revolution in Africa
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Rachel Sibande from Malawi and Baratang Miya from South Africa are two entrepreneurs who believe the future of tech is female. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
How a Pope is chosen
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Following the death of Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI in April 2005. He was elected after four ballots of the papal conclave. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Turkey and Syria devastated by earthquakes
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The tragedy brings new crisis in Syria and Turkey. At least 3,800 people have died and thousands buildings were destroyed. Show more
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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 five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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