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The Mathematics of Fever
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Normal temperature is thought to be 37 degrees Celsius, or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. But is this correct? We look at the mathematics behind fever to determine who is or isn't ill. Show more
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The continuing government shutdown is the longest in US history - 22 days so far. Show more
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Weekend
Canada Takes In Stranded Saudi Teenager
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Canada grants asylum to the Saudi Teenager, who had locked herself in a Bangkok hotel. Show more
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Weekend
DRC Election Results Challenged In Court Today
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The Electoral Commission in the Democratic Republic of Congo comes under fire. Show more
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The Documentary
Cuban Voices
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Ordinary Cubans reveal what their lives have really been like under Castro’s socialism. Show more
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Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour. Show more
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Trending
Mystery Music ‘Forced’ onto Streamers
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Many Spotify users claim music from artists with no digital footprint was streamed to their account against their wishes. Show more
Over to You
Sir David Attenborough’s 60 Year Career
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
David Attenborough talks to the Arts Hour but what is his relevance to an arts programme? Plus, why are there no female football commentators on the BBC World Service. Show more
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Newshour
DR Congo Election: Opposition Candidate Demands Recount
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool from Falmer Stadium Show more
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool from Falmer Stadium Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Heart and Soul
Divorce, Communion and Catholic Confusion
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Divorced Catholics cannot receive communion, but Pope Francis has clouded the issue. Adrian Chiles is divorced and faces not being able to take communion if he remarries. Show more
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Newshour
Saudi Refugee Rahaf al-Qunun Lands in Toronto
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Saudi Refugee Rahaf al-Qunun is in Toronto after Canada's government grants her asylum. Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Boston Calling
Living Green in 2019
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Deforestation, wildfires, and hurricanes characterised 2018. What can we expect in 2019? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Waiting for Democracy
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
When it comes to democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo, patience is essential. Pascale Harter introduces this and other stories from correspondents around the world. Show more
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HARDtalk
President, Conference of European Rabbis - Pinchas Goldschmidt
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Is rising anti-Semitism a symptom of a liberal democratic order that is starting to crumble? HARDtalk speaks to the Chief Rabbi of Moscow. Show more
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CrowdScience
Can Volcanoes Power the World?
33 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Eruptions cause chaos and destruction, but could we harness the heat of magma and use it as an energy source? Marnie Chesterton dispatches Anand Jagatia to Kenya to find out. Show more
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The World This Week
US shutdown: the pressure rises
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
As 800,000 federal workers go unpaid, Republicans and Democrats are digging in. So far at least, President Trump is getting most of the criticism. Show more
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In the Balance
A Risky Year Ahead
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A trio of the world's top forecasters and economists take a look at what's ahead in 2019. Show more
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Kalki Presents: My Indian Life
My Indian Life in Delhi
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Kalki hosts a special edition of My Indian Life, recorded live in front of an audience of students at St Stephen's College in Delhi, with guests from throughout the series. Show more
Over to You
Sir David Attenborough’s 60 Year Career
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
David Attenborough talks to the Arts Hour but what is his relevance to an arts programme? Plus, why are there no female football commentators on the BBC World Service. Show more
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Who killed Benazir Bhutto? And why has 10-year investigation failed to find her killers? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Waiting for Democracy
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
When it comes to democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo, patience is essential. Pascale Harter introduces this and other stories from correspondents around the world. Show more
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Boston Calling
Living Green in 2019
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Deforestation, wildfires, and hurricanes characterised 2018. What can we expect in 2019? Show more
