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Newsday
16/11/2023 05:06 GMT : Biden hails progress after Xi talks
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US President said they agreed to resume high level military-to-military communications, which is necessary to avoid accidents or misunderstandings. Show more
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Newsday
16/11/2023 06:06 GMT : UN Security Council seeks humanitarian pauses in Gaza
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Resolution was adopted by 12 votes in favour, zero against and three abstentions – Russia, the US and UK. Show more
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Newsday
16/11/2023 07:06 GMT : Biden hails ‘real progress’ after talks with China’s Xi
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The two presidents agreed to resume high level military-to-military communications and to tackle the flow of fentanyl from China to the US. Show more
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The Inquiry
Is the war in Ukraine at a stalemate?
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Charmaine Cozier asks if the Ukraine war has reached a stalemate. Where are the frontlines, is Russia playing a long game, and is international support for Ukraine holding up? Show more
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Argentines will go to the polls this weekend to choose a new president amid a deep economic crisis and inflation of 140 percent. Show more
In 2000, a teenage boy was killed in Cochabamba, in Bolivia, during a protest over water rates. Show more
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A journey though Cambodia where the Mekong river which sustains millions of lives is feared to be in crisis. Is this region harnessing the river’s power – or are they killing it? Show more
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Unexpected Elements
Why we need to talk toilets
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Nov 19 is UN World Toilet Day. Can breaking down the toilet taboo help tackle the world sanitation crisis? Alex Lathbridge, Andrada Fiscutean and Tristan Ahtone lift the lid. Show more
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The EU wants to introduce a sustainability score on packaging. Show more
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Australian surfer Owen Wright almost lost his life when he was smashed by a giant wave in Hawaii, but thanks to his dad's rigorous training, Owen made it back to surfing glory. Show more
In 2000, a teenage boy was killed in Cochabamba, in Bolivia, during a protest over water rates. Show more
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Our correspondent Lucy Williamson travels with the Israeli army into northern Gaza. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 16/11/2023 15:32 GMT : Joe Biden hails progress after Xi Jinping talks
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President Xi Jinping acknowledged that US-China relations have "never been smooth sailing". Show more
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BBC OS
2023/11/16 16:06 GMT: Israel-Gaza: Inside Al-Shifa hospital
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The Israeli military has promised to share all the evidence it has found at Al-Shifa. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/11/16 17:06 GMT: Israel-Gaza: Al-Shifa has 'run out of water and oxygen'
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We get the latest on Israel's raid on the Al-Shifa hospital. 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
Volcanic rumblings in Iceland
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Hundreds of tremors have been felt in Iceland, leading to concerns that this could be the start of a new era of volcanic activity. 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 16/11/2023 22:32 GMT : Would you buy a car from Amazon?
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Amazon will allow US customers to buy cars on its site from local car dealers starting next year. Show more
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The EU wants to introduce a sustainability score on packaging. Show more
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Unexpected Elements
Why we need to talk toilets
50 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Nov 19 is UN World Toilet Day. Can breaking down the toilet taboo help tackle the world sanitation crisis? Alex Lathbridge, Andrada Fiscutean and Tristan Ahtone lift the lid. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Amazon to start selling cars from next year
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Hyundai has partnered with the Internet sales giant Amazon to sell its cars on the platform starting in 2024. Show more
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We visit an agri-tech hackathon to hear ideas for reducing crop loss across Africa, meet market traders who've switched to mobile money, and get on board Nairobi's first e bus. Show more
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Australian surfer Owen Wright almost lost his life when he was smashed by a giant wave in Hawaii, but thanks to his dad's rigorous training, Owen made it back to surfing glory. Show more
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Heart and Soul
Israel – Gaza: Can interfaith work prevail?
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For years, hundreds of Israelis and Palestinians have worked on small scale projects to build understanding in the conflict. What happens to those projects now? Show more
