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The World This Week
Russia's diplomats take the exit
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The US has ordered 35 Russian diplomats out in retaliation, it says, for hacking. Show more
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Boston Calling
Their Music Lives On
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We remember those artists who may no longer be with us but will always be a part of us. Show more
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Weekend
Putin Rules Out Tit-For-Tat Response Amid Hacking Expulsions
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Donald Trump has described President Putin as "very smart" for not expelling any US diplomats in response to Washington's decision to throw out thirty-five Russians. Show more
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The UN Security Council will vote on a Russian resolution endorsing the ceasefire agreement in Syria. Show more
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A "leap second" will be added to this year's New Year's countdown to compensate for a slowdown in the Earth's rotation. Show more
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The Food Chain
Food Chain: The Quiz
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How much water does it take to make one egg? What links a 19th-Century electrician to modern pet food? To find out take part in our ultimate test of culinary knowledge. Show more
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Sportshour
Sportshour: Review 2016
42 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A look back at the two most significant stories on Sportshour in 2016 Show more
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The Newsroom
Merkel: Islamist terror is Germany's 'greatest threat'
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Chancellor Angela Merkel says Islamist terrorism is Germany's 'greatest threat', Two explosions at Iraqi market, Leap second added for new year. Show more
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Newshour
Security Council to Discuss Syria Resolution
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Russia asks UN to approve Syria ceasefire. Show more
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Music Extra
Steve Earle’s Songwriting Bootcamp
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Legendary country singer-songwriter Steve Earle unveils the secrets of composing a great song. Show more
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Premier League goals and sporting debate with Lee James and the Sportsworld Team. Show more
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Manchester United v Middlesbrough from Old Trafford. Show more
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The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Boston Calling
Their Music Lives On
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We remember those artists who may no longer be with us but will always be a part of us. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
The Woman who Exposed Russian Doping
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Yuliya Stepanova and her family fear for their lives, after exposing the systemic Russian state sponsored doping programme, one of the greatest sporting scandals of all time. Show more
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Newshour
UN Security Council Welcomes Syria Deal
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Resolution passed supporting effort to end the Syrian conflict. Show more
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The Food Chain
Food Chain: The Quiz
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How much water does it take to make one egg? What links a 19th-Century electrician to modern pet food? To find out take part in our ultimate test of culinary knowledge. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Star Trek - The Undiscovered Future
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
50 years after the first episode of ‘Star Trek’, Kevin Fong asks: what happened to the inspiring vision of society and space exploration which the iconic TV series promised him? Show more
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The World This Week
Russia's diplomats take the exit
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaThe US has ordered 35 Russian diplomats out in retaliation, it says, for hacking. Show more
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Many people killed in an attack on a crowded nightclub in Istanbul, UN adopts resolution on Syria Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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CrowdScience
Could Humanity be Wiped out Like the Dinosaurs?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Is there a killer asteroid with Earth’s name on it? We head to Denmark to find out about past collisions and talk to scientists at Nasa who look for threats from outer space. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Matters of Life and Death
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The things that matter: stories of China's awkward idealists, xenophobia in Hungary, culling mice to save birds on Gough Island and parenting advice (via Skype) from Senegal Show more
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Heart and Soul
Out in Africa
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What it means to be gay, lesbian or transgender in the world’s most religious continent. Show more
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The Documentary
The Story of the Bamboo Club
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How the Bamboo Club, a legendary music venue in Bristol, England, became a lifeline for a victimised community. Show more
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The History Hour
The Break-Up of the Soviet Union
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Key players in the fall of the USSR, including the signatories to the dissolution treaty, recall the momentous events of December 1991. Show more
