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50 Things That Made the Modern Economy
Dwarf wheat
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Predictions of mass starvation might have been averted by Norman Borlaug’s work tinkering with the genetic design of wheat – but worries about overpopulation continue. Show more
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Weekend
The United States and Mexico come to a deal over migrants
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Mexico to take back migrants while their asylum claims are processed in the US. Show more
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Weekend
Who is the man behind the killing of protesters in Sudan?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
We hear about Mohamed Hemedti, the head of the RSF. Show more
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Weekend
Trade war averted between the United States and Mexico
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
President Trump indefinitely suspends his threatened tariffs on Mexican imports. Show more
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The Documentary
Don't hide my son
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A mother asks why barely anyone in Tanzania knows about Down's syndrome. Show more
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Sportshour
The Women's World Cup has arrived
36 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We are live in France as the Women's World Cup begins and the French Open ends. Show more
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Trending
The volunteers fighting hate on Facebook
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A team of online defenders from across the globe are strategically combating trolls who spread hate speech on Facebook. Who are they, and how does it work? Show more
Over to You
World press freedom and the BBC’s Persian service
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Investigating the dangers that face journalists working for the BBC Persian Service. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Newshour
US-Mexico talks: Agreement to avoid tariffs reached, says Trump
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Mexico agrees to help stem the flow of migrants to the US in order to avoid trade tariffs. Show more
Coverage of Germany vs China in the Women's World Cup. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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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
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The Documentary
Praying for petrol
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How is Mexico’s illegal petrol trade creating a new culture through film, song and prayer? Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Art to believe in
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The Cultural Frontline speaks to artists about how their faith informs and inspires their work Show more
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Newshour
Russian investigative journalist under house arrest
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Russian police charge journalist with drug dealing. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Mexico and the Migrants
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The USA plays hardball with Mexico over migration and trade; women changing the Japanese workplace; memories of Poland's 1989 elections and echoes of the slavery era in S Carolina Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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HARDtalk
Bas Eickhout, Dutch MEP, GreenLeft Party
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
After last month’s European parliamentary election Europe's Green party will wield significant influence in the next round of EU deal making. Show more
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CrowdScience
Can singing improve our health?
33 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Could this much-loved musical pastime improve our mental and physical strength? Show more
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The World This Week
Sudan: Darfur comes to Khartoum
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Soldiers opened fire on pro-democracy demonstrators, and militiamen roam the city. The hopes which came with the fall of President Bashir seem to have been dashed. Show more
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Global Business
Plastic backlash: The business response
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The last eighteen months have seen a global public backlash against plastic. Caroline Bayley asks how businesses have responded and what opportunities it has brought. Show more
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After two and a half years, the time has come. On a work trip to New York, Ros heads to Keith's penthouse overlooking Central Park to meet the man behind the texts. Show more
Over to You
World press freedom and the BBC’s Persian service
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Investigating the dangers that face journalists working for the BBC Persian Service. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
Ticket to a new life
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Many Pacific Islanders enter New Zealand’s visa lottery. What happens to the winners? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Mexico and the Migrants
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The USA plays hardball with Mexico over migration and trade; women changing the Japanese workplace; memories of Poland's 1989 elections and echoes of the slavery era in S Carolina Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
