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Newsday
05/09/2023 04:06 GMT : Kim Jong Un 'to visit Putin for weapons talks'
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
US officials believe Moscow wants to buy shells and missiles for its troops in Ukraine. Show more
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Discovery
Metamorphosis: Jumping fleas and mighty mouthparts
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Dr Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insects. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
05/09/2023 05:06 GMT : Kim Jong Un to hold weapon talks with Putin
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Claims come from a US official but North Korea and Russia have not commented on them. Show more
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Newsday
05/09/2023 06:06 GMT : US: Putin and Kim Jong Un plan to meet for arms deal
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
North Korea and Russia have not commented on the claims made by a US official to CBS. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People Fixing The World
Female farmers fighting sexism
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
How women are fighting back against discrimination in agriculture. Show more
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Business Daily
Business and science: How risky is SynBio?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Synthetic biology is a fast growing industry, but who is regulating it? Show more
Witness History
Bi Kidude: Zanzibar's 'golden grandmother of music'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Bi Kidude was known as Zanzibar's 'golden grandmother of music'. She was one of the first women from the country to sing in public without wearing the veil. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Movie and TV composer Jung Jae-il
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Nikki Bedi is joined by writer Zing Tsjeng, editor-in-chief of Vice and Angolan author Kalaf Epalanga, who discusses his new novel, Whites Can Dance Too. 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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In the Studio
Robyn Weintraub: Creating crosswords
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Tara Gadomski follows crossword designer Robyn Weintraub over three intense days as she constructs a new puzzle, from blank page to completed grid. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
I made civil rights history at six years old
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In November 1960 Leona Tate became one of four little girls selected to desegregate schools in New Orleans. Her role had been largely forgotten, until recently. Show more
Witness History
Bi Kidude: Zanzibar's 'golden grandmother of music'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Bi Kidude was known as Zanzibar's 'golden grandmother of music'. She was one of the first women from the country to sing in public without wearing the veil. 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.
Newshour
05/09/2023 13:06 GMT: US reports say that Kim Jong Un will visit Putin
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
US officials believe this is part of efforts by Moscow to boost supplies of weapons for its troops in Ukraine. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People Fixing The World
Female farmers fighting sexism
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
How women are fighting back against discrimination in agriculture. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 05/09/2023 14:32 GMT : Qantas CEO steps down: what next for Australia's largest airline?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The CEO of Australia's flagship carrier Qantas is to step down two months earlier than planned. Alan Joyce's departure comes as the airline faces mounting scandals. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/09/05 16:06 GMT: White rhinos to be freed from South Africa farm
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Around 2,000 southern white rhinos are to be freed from captivity. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Bi Kidude: Zanzibar's 'golden grandmother of music'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Bi Kidude was known as Zanzibar's 'golden grandmother of music'. She was one of the first women from the country to sing in public without wearing the veil. 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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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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
05/09/2023 20:06 GMT: Spain’s World Cup-winning coach sacked amid kiss row
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Jorge Vilda, a close ally of suspended Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales, fired. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Movie and TV composer Jung Jae-il
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Nikki Bedi is joined by writer Zing Tsjeng, editor-in-chief of Vice and Angolan author Kalaf Epalanga, who discusses his new novel, Whites Can Dance Too. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Oil prices climb after Saudi Arabia and Russia extend supply cuts
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The cost of oil jumps above $90 a barrel for the first time in 2023. 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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The Climate Question
Going carbon neutral: Lessons from Denmark
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A remote Danish island is aiming to rid itself of fossil fuels.Can Bornholm do it and what lessons can be learned for elsewhere? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
I made civil rights history at six years old
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In November 1960 Leona Tate became one of four little girls selected to desegregate schools in New Orleans. Her role had been largely forgotten, until recently. Show more
Witness History
Bi Kidude: Zanzibar's 'golden grandmother of music'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Bi Kidude was known as Zanzibar's 'golden grandmother of music'. She was one of the first women from the country to sing in public without wearing the veil. 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.
On the Podium
Kaleigh Gilchrist: In the name of Kobe
42 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Olympic water polo medallist Kaleigh Gilchrist was inspired by her friendship with the basketball star Kobe Bryant. Show more
