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Weekend
Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader won't resign, says spokesman
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Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesman suggested he would fight on, and rather than quit would seek a second term as leader of his African National Congress party. Show more
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Weekend
Ukraine war: US intelligence says fighting set to slow for winter months
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US director of intelligence Avril Haines said there has been no evidence of fading resistance on the part of Ukrainian forces. Show more
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Weekend
South Africa: Governing ANC party to meet to discuss Cyril Ramaphosa's presidency
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ANC meet to discuss allegations of misconduct by President Cyril Ramaphosa, which centres over money stolen from President Ramaphosa's farm. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
China’s zero Covid protests
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The pent-up frustrations released in China's protests; surviving war in Avdiivka's basement shelters and bombed apartments; raised in a militia in the USA; a road trip in Zimbabwe Show more
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Across India, agents of direct selling schemes lure people online with the promise they will make fortunes. Now a small group of crusaders is fighting back. Show more
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The Inquiry
Can digital currency replace the cash system?
23 minutes
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The recent FTX collapse shook the cryptocurrency world. If billions of dollars can disappear so easily, is it safer to stick to a cash system? Show more
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Newshour
04/12/2022 13:06 GMT: Iran to disband morality police, says attorney general
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Iran's morality police, which is tasked with enforcing the country's Islamic dress code, is being disbanded, the country's attorney general says. Show more
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Unspun World with John Simpson
How will the Communist Party deal with protests in China?
27 minutes
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John Simpson finds out how much of a challenge China's protests are to President Xi and why Iran's World Cup footballers are fighting a battle off the pitch as well as on. Show more
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The History Hour
Contested islands and Miss World protests
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Life for those kicked out of the disputed islands between Japan and Russia in 1947, surviving the 2002 Mombasa hotel bombing and the history of a keep fit phenomenon. Show more
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Newshour
04/12/2022 21:06 GMT: Iran's 'Morality Police' said to be disbanded
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Iran's religious police that enforces the Islamic dress code is allegedly disbanded. Show more
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Across India, agents of direct selling schemes lure people online with the promise they will make fortunes. Now a small group of crusaders is fighting back. Show more
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Pick of the World
Which part of history would you change?
18 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
If you could rewrite one part of history what would you change, and why? Plus rare scenes of public protest in China over Covid rules. Show more
Over to You
Reporting all aspects of the football World Cup
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
We hear your views on coverage of the World Cup and speak with sports editor, Colin Patterson. What discussions were held beforehand about how to deal with the political aspects? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
China’s zero Covid protests
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The pent-up frustrations released in China's protests; surviving war in Avdiivka's basement shelters and bombed apartments; raised in a militia in the USA; a road trip in Zimbabwe Show more
The latest two minute news summary 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
The latest two minute news summary 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
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The Climate Question
Are meat substitutes as green as we think?
28 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Meat is one of the biggest drivers of the climate crisis so vegan alternatives are on the rise. But are they as green as we think? Show more
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The Great Firewall of China is meant to suppress dissent - so why didn't it stop this week's protests? How robots can help spot infections - and happy birthday Grand Theft Auto. Show more
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Pick of the World
Which part of history would you change?
18 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
If you could rewrite one part of history what would you change, and why? Plus rare scenes of public protest in China over Covid rules. Show more
Over to You
Reporting all aspects of the football World Cup
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
We hear your views on coverage of the World Cup and speak with sports editor, Colin Patterson. What discussions were held beforehand about how to deal with the political aspects? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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