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Why does iodine deficiency still blight children in developing countries like India? Justin Rowlatt investigates this easily preventable cause of permanent mental retardation. Show more
Witness History
Studio Ghibli - Japanese Animation
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In August 1986 the first Studio Ghibli film hit the cinema screens. It would go on to bring Japanese animation to a world audience. Show more
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The histories of the Temple of Bel, the shrine of Mar Elian and the ancient statue the Lion of al-Lat, all destroyed by so called Islamic state in and around Palmyra. Show more
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Turkey is to release 38,000 prisoners jailed before last month's failed coup, as its jails are crowded with new detainees. Show more
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Zahra Joya dressed as a boy for six years so she could go to school in Afghanistan, and deaf New York City taxi driver Yuriy Grinman. Show more
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The premature babies in incubators on display in amusement park on Coney Island from 1903 to 1943 Show more
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Post-coup arrests continue as thousands are granted early parole; Australia closes Manus asylum seeker detention centre; China deals with life in third place at the Olympics. Show more
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HARDtalk
Civil rights activist - Rev. Al Sharpton
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Who speaks most effectively for black America today? Show more
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Digital Planet
How Technology is Transforming Healthcare
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Remote monitoring to improve health – from wound stitches to ear infections and a breathalyser for alcoholics Show more
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The Essential
The Inquiry: Why Don’t Cities Want the Olympics?
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Judith Grant Long puts forward a radical solution to guarantee the future of the Olympic Games. Show more
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World Have Your Say
Women Runners' Rio Spirit
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A conversation about booing, sportsmanship and true Olympic spirit including a live interview with the two women 5000m runners who picked each other up after a mid-race fall
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2016/08/17 17:32 GMT: Suu Kyi in China for Trade Talks
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The leader of Myanmar, Aung Sang Suu Kyi is in China for talks that are expected to include a massive and highly controversial hydroelectric dam. Show more
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Officials arrested, athletes tripping and the debate over Caster Semenya in Rio, the most senior North Korean defection, and what is the Danish concept of Hygge? Show more
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Claudia Hammond travels to Oslo to meet psychologists and football coaches to discuss how players can overcome their fear of the penalty. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2016/08/17 22:32 GMT: Suu Kyi in China for Trade Talks
27 minutes on BBC World Service
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The leader of Myanmar, Aung Sang Suu Kyi is in China for talks that are expected to include a massive and highly controversial hydroelectric dam. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The histories of the Temple of Bel, the shrine of Mar Elian and the ancient statue the Lion of al-Lat, all destroyed by so called Islamic state in and around Palmyra. Show more
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Business Matters
Myanmar's Leader, Aung Sang Su Kyi, Visits Beijing
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Myanmar's leader, Aung Sang Su Kyi is in Beijing for talks with the leaders of China. They're expected to discuss a controversial China-backed dam project. Show more
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New Zealander Nikki Hamblin and American runner Abbey D’Agostino talk about how they helped each other to complete the 5000m race. Show more
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