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Newsday
17/11/2020 05:06 GMT: Covid: delays in transition could cost US lives
53 minutes
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President-elect Biden says Americans stand to benefit if relief package can be agreed, Show more
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Newsday
17/11/2020 06:06 GMT: A second Coronavirus vaccine performs well in tests
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Despite the new vaccine, President-elect Biden warned more people could die without coordination with the out-going Trump administration, Show more
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Newsday
17/11/2020 07:06 GMT: Covid: President-elect says he would not hesitate to be vaccinated
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Mr Biden maintained that doses should be given to the most vulnerable first. Show more
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People Fixing The World
From prison to star employee
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Why former criminals are being chosen for jobs at hundreds of companies in a small US city. Show more
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Business Daily
Varoufakis: My alternative to capitalism
18 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The former Greek finance minister on his radical vision for market economics Show more
Witness History
The world's first woman premier
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Sirimavo Bandaranaike was elected the prime minster of Sri Lanka, or Ceylon as it was known then, in 1960 following the assassination of her husband, Solomon Bandaranaike. Show more
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The Documentary
Obesity crisis in Thai temples
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Why are Buddhist monks in Thailand more obese than the population at large? Show more
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In the Studio
Chick Corea: Accomplishing the goal of art
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Shortly before he died, the legendary jazz pianist and composer Chick Corea was writing a new Concerto for Jazz Trio. We follow his process as he works on the piece. Show more
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Oscar-winning star Matthew McConaughey talks about one of his favourite roles and predicts the future of going to the movies Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Helen Keen talks to people like her who have had late diagnoses of autism, and finds out if knowing they are on the spectrum gives them insight into their lives and relationships. Show more
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Outlook
The accidental sleuth who solved a murder
44 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
When Therese Tang volunteered to help search for a missing person, she could never have known she would end up face to face with a murderer. Show more
Witness History
The world's first woman premier
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Sirimavo Bandaranaike was elected the prime minster of Sri Lanka, or Ceylon as it was known then, in 1960 following the assassination of her husband, Solomon Bandaranaike. 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
17/11/2020 14:06 GMT: Abiy Ahmed's Tigray ultimatum runs out
53 minutes
on BBC World Service
A 3-day ultimatum issued by Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to the TPLF in Tigray province has expired. Is civil war now unstoppable? What can the international community do? Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 17/11/2020 15:32 GMT: Hungary and Poland block EU budget
27 minutes
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The EU's Covid-19 financial rescue package has been blocked by Hungary and Poland. Show more
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BBC OS
2020/11/17 16:06 GMT: Ethiopia conflict developing into a 'full-scale humanitarian crisis'
53 minutes
on BBC World Service
Over 27,000 people have already fled to neighbouring Sudan. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The world's first woman premier
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Sirimavo Bandaranaike was elected the prime minster of Sri Lanka, or Ceylon as it was known then, in 1960 following the assassination of her husband, Solomon Bandaranaike. 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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Digital Planet
Video games can be good for you
46 minutes
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Video games can be good for you. Also Underwater navigation 'solved' and Brazilians on lower incomes are embracing digital services. Show more
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
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 17/11/2020 22:32 GMT: Facebook and Twitter grilled over US election actions
27 minutes
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Zuckerberg and Dorsey challenged by Senators over their handling of the US election Show more
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In the Studio
Chick Corea: Accomplishing the goal of art
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Shortly before he died, the legendary jazz pianist and composer Chick Corea was writing a new Concerto for Jazz Trio. We follow his process as he works on the piece. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Oscar-winning star Matthew McConaughey talks about one of his favourite roles and predicts the future of going to the movies Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Republicans alarmed by withdrawal from Afghanistan plans for US forces
53 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Republicans alarmed by withdrawal from Afghanistan plans for US forces Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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As governments around the world rethink their economies and societies after Covid, is it possible that Germany is closer to finding the answers? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The accidental sleuth who solved a murder
44 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
When Therese Tang volunteered to help search for a missing person, she could never have known she would end up face to face with a murderer. Show more
Witness History
The world's first woman premier
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Sirimavo Bandaranaike was elected the prime minster of Sri Lanka, or Ceylon as it was known then, in 1960 following the assassination of her husband, Solomon Bandaranaike. 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.
