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Newsday
23/11/2023 05:06 GMT : Gaza hostages won't be freed before Friday, says top official in Israel
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for 11 months
The Israeli government says it has delayed by twenty-four hours a hostage transfer with Hamas, and the linked pause in fighting in Gaza. Show more
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Health Check
Gene editing treatment approved for sickle cell
26 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Gene editing treatment for Sickle Cell and Beta Thalassemia; Grieving when estranged; Delayed Cord Clamping; Why do we compare loneliness to smoking? Surfers and mental health Show more
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Newsday
23/11/2023 06:06 GMT : Pause in Gaza fighting as part of hostage release deal is delayed
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for 11 months
The planned agreement had been anticipated to begin on Thursday morning, although no official announcement has been made. Show more
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Newsday
23/11/2023 07:06 GMT : Gaza hostage deal: Cautious optimism despite delays
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for 11 months
The mooted deal will see 50 Israelis exchanged for 150 Palestinian women and children held in Israeli jails. Show more
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The Inquiry
Why is Bangladesh in turmoil?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
As Bangladesh prepares for elections in January, we look at what lies behind the current political protests. Show more
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Business Daily
The world's longest subsea power cable
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The 764km Viking link is about to go live between the UK and Denmark. Show more
Witness History
The Paris heatwave
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Thousands died in the first two weeks of August 2003 during a devastating European heatwave. There were so many dead in Paris that the mortuaries there were overwhelmed. Show more
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Assignment
Florida's political refugees
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Who are the Americans calling themselves ‘political refugees’? From Miami to Chicago, Lucy Proctor meets the conservatives and liberals swapping states. Show more
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Unexpected Elements
All about cricket(s)
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The cricket world cup has us looking at the science of spitting on cricket balls, particle accelerators, and insect sound engineers. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Which foods does your body need after giving birth? Show more
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Outlook
Becoming Gamal, part 2: Behind the badge
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Gamal Turawa has lived many lives - but never fitted in. Show more
Witness History
The Paris heatwave
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Thousands died in the first two weeks of August 2003 during a devastating European heatwave. There were so many dead in Paris that the mortuaries there were overwhelmed. 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
23/11/2023 14:06 GMT: Qatar says Gaza truce to begin on Friday
48 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Qatar has announced that a four-day halt to the fighting in Gaza will begin on Friday. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 23/11/2023 15:32 GMT : Far Right leader Geert Wilders set to win Netherland election
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Geert Wilders Far Right Freedom Party (PVV) is set to win the election in the Netherlands after 25 years of being in parliament. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/11/23 16:06 GMT: Dutch election: Who is Geert Wilders?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for 11 months
Veteran anti-Islam populist leader Geert Wilders has won a dramatic victory in the Dutch general election Show more
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BBC OS
2023/11/23 17:06 GMT: Qatar says 13 hostages will be freed on Friday
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on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for 11 months
Qatar says the temporary ceasefire will begin at 07:00 local time on Friday. Show more
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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Science In Action
Fires in the Pantanal wetlands
30 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The searing temperatures experienced in Brazil this month have damaged the country’s wildlife-rich Pantanal wetlands. Show more
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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 23/11/2023 22:32 GMT : Ecuador: Business heir Daniel Noboa sworn in as president
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
His appointment follows a deadly election campaign, during which Fernando Villavicencio - an outspoken corruption critic - was assassinated. Show more
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Which foods does your body need after giving birth? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
All about cricket(s)
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The cricket world cup has us looking at the science of spitting on cricket balls, particle accelerators, and insect sound engineers. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Ecuador: Business heir Daniel Noboa sworn in as president
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Tech Life
Searching for the Tech Factor
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
We join the search for tomorrow's innovators at a global competition in Portugal. Who will win ? Listen and find out. Show more
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Outlook
Becoming Gamal, part 2: Behind the badge
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Gamal Turawa has lived many lives - but never fitted in. 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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Heart and Soul
The Right Thing: Wolves in sheep's clothing
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
How nurse Margaret Ruto's determination brought justice for Kenyan child abuse victims by an American Christian missionary. Show more
