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Does the story of economics really begin with the taming of fire? Show more
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“Very meaningful” gun background checks could become law, claims Trump. Show more
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Weekend
Mass shootings reignite gun law debate
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President Trump tells media that new gun laws could pass in Congress. Show more
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UAE-backed forces battle troops loyal to Yemeni president. Show more
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The Documentary
Black girls don't swim
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Does hair stop black girls from getting into the water? Show more
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Sportshour
Premier League Preview
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The Premier League is back and we look at the hopes and fears of fans around the world. Show more
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Trending
The people who want humans to stop having babies
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“Anti-natalists” believe human life only brings suffering. Who are they and how has social media spread their beliefs to some very mainstream places? Show more
Over to You
How Africa is influencing China
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
When Africa meets China and the progress and pitfalls of this developing relationship. Plus what is it like in the wee small hours of the morning at the BBC World Service? Show more
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Newshour
North Korea tests 'short-range ballistic missiles'
53 minutes
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North Korea has fired two missiles into the sea, its fifth such launch in recent weeks. Show more
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Sportsworld brings you live, full-match coverage of Bournemouth vs. Sheffield United Show more
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Premier League reaction, Rogers Cup tennis, the Rugby Championship and more. Show more
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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BBC Proms 2019
West Africa meets Cuba: Angélique Kidjo's electrifying tribute to Celia Cruz
53 minutes
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The great Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo makes everyone in London's Royal Albert Hall dance with her exhilarating take on music of the 'Salsa Queen'. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Toni Morrison: Power in prose and poetry
27 minutes
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A tribute to the life and work of Toni Morrison and an exploration of the work of contemporary poets from Puerto Rico and Ukraine. Show more
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US financier Jeffrey Epstein found dead in prison cell awaiting trial for sex trafficking Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Let's Talk About It
23 minutes
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Speaking out about sex in the Arab world; the trash piling up in Nepal's mountains; migrants still risking their lives to reach Italy by sea and the row over rural noise in France Show more
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Boston Calling
Scoring points
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The US-China trade dispute may be entering a dangerous new phase: currency warfare. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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HARDtalk
Former Conservative Party leader- Iain Duncan Smith
23 minutes
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Britain's Brexit strategy can be summed up in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s three-word phrase: ‘do or die’. As a deal appears unlikely, what about the alternative? Show more
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CrowdScience
Can I predict the future?
36 minutes
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There are ordinary people among us who are exceptionally good at predicting the future. We delve into the science behind “super-forecasting”. Show more
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This was the week India said no more autonomy in Kashmir meant more freedom, when UN climate scientists said we should eat less meat, and we heard we may have put life on the moon Show more
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In the Balance
Is your boss watching you?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Everything from closed circuit television cameras, key-stroke logging to wearable devices can be used by employers to keep an eye on employees and to track their behaviour. Show more
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The gun used in the killings at Tardy Furniture was never found. But it nonetheless became a key piece of evidence against Curtis Flowers. Show more
Over to You
How Africa is influencing China
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
When Africa meets China and the progress and pitfalls of this developing relationship. Plus what is it like in the wee small hours of the morning at the BBC World Service? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Questions
What’s the world talking about?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Anu Anand and a panel from around the world discuss the big political trends of the year. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Let's Talk About It
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Speaking out about sex in the Arab world; the trash piling up in Nepal's mountains; migrants still risking their lives to reach Italy by sea and the row over rural noise in France Show more
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Boston Calling
Scoring points
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The US-China trade dispute may be entering a dangerous new phase: currency warfare. Show more
