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Newsday
04/08/2022 04:06 GMT : China begins military exercises around Taiwan
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This was in response to the contentious visit there by a senior American politician yesterday. Show more
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Newsday
04/08/2022 05:06 GMT : Four days of Chinese military exercises around Taiwan
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on BBC World ServiceBeijing launched war games in response to the US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial trip to the island. Show more
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Newsday
04/08/2022 06:06 GMT : China launched 4 days of military exercises around Taiwan
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on BBC World ServiceThe manoeuvres are an expression of the anger Beijing feels at the visit senior US politician Nancy Pelosi to the island. Show more
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The Inquiry
Will air travel ever return to normal?
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Air travel operations have struggled following the pandemic, with passengers experiencing delays and cancellations, caused by staff shortages, strikes and increasing costs. Show more
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China has faced choppy economic waters before, but with record high-levels of debt, does it have the resources to shore up firms, banks and even its local governments? Show more
Witness History
The city shaped by Ugandan Asians
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Some 10,000 Asians made Leicester their home after being expelled from Uganda in 1972. The city now hosts the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India. Show more
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Assignment
Ukraine: Collaboration and resistance
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The dilemma facing the citizens of Kherson: go along with what Russia wants, or resist? Show more
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In the cut throat world of work, can bosses be kind? Claudia Hammond unpicks the psychological evidence from around the world. Show more
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The Forum
Making scents: The story of perfume
40 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The history of modern perfume, from its flowering in France to the scientific discoveries that made it what it is now. Show more
British showjumper Nick Skelton competed in six Olympic games in his quest to win a medal, even coming back from a career ending injury. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Meet the artists tasked with creating pictures that look good enough to eat. Show more
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Outlook
From teen single mother to top gourmet chef
41 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Claudette Zepeda overcame huge hurdles to wow the culinary world with her Mexican food. She’s now seeking to help other single Latina mothers. Show more
Witness History
The city shaped by Ugandan Asians
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Some 10,000 Asians made Leicester their home after being expelled from Uganda in 1972. The city now hosts the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India. 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.
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Newshour
04/08/2022 13:06 GMT: China fires ballistic missiles into waters near Taiwan
50 minutes
on BBC World Service
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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The Inquiry
Will air travel ever return to normal?
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Air travel operations have struggled following the pandemic, with passengers experiencing delays and cancellations, caused by staff shortages, strikes and increasing costs. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 04/08/2022 14:32 GMT : Bank of England hike interest rates by 0.5%
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Unrelenting inflation pressures have prompted the fastest rise in global interest rates since the early 1990s. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2022/08/04 16:06 GMT: China fires missiles near Taiwan
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Huge military drills have followed senior US politician Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Show more
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Witness History
The city shaped by Ugandan Asians
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Some 10,000 Asians made Leicester their home after being expelled from Uganda in 1972. The city now hosts the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India. 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.
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
04/08/2022 20:06 GMT: Taiwan: US says Chinese military exercises unnecessary
50 minutes
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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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 Forum
Making scents: The story of perfume
40 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The history of modern perfume, from its flowering in France to the scientific discoveries that made it what it is now. Show more
British showjumper Nick Skelton competed in six Olympic games in his quest to win a medal, even coming back from a career ending injury. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Bank of England warns the UK will fall into recession this year
50 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Bank of England governor warns interest rates may have to rise even higher Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Football
FC Köln and Canada's Stephanie Labbé
30 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
FC Köln's Kristian Pedersen looks ahead to the new Bundesliga season, and former Canada goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé discusses the comedown after big tournaments. Show more
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Outlook
From teen single mother to top gourmet chef
41 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Claudette Zepeda overcame huge hurdles to wow the culinary world with her Mexican food. She’s now seeking to help other single Latina mothers. Show more
Witness History
The city shaped by Ugandan Asians
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Some 10,000 Asians made Leicester their home after being expelled from Uganda in 1972. The city now hosts the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India. 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.
