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Assignment
Genoa's broken bridge
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
An icon of Italian design; a centrepiece of a community; a tragedy waiting to happen? What happened when the Morandi Bridge in Genoa collapsed. Show more
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Weekend
Waring fractions agree ceasefire in Aden
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Possible suspension of fighting in Yemeni port city. Show more
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Weekend
Saudi-led coalition launches new strike in Aden
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Saudi-led coalition launches new strike in Aden. Show more
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Weekend
China warns UK government over Hong Kong
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Chinese government accuses Britain of meddling in Hong Kong’s affairs. Show more
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The Food Chain
Blogs! Money! Power!
26 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How food writers are using blogs and social media to change what and how you eat. 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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Heart and Soul
The Last Supper
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Exploring the creation and continuing impact of Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper Show more
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Outlook
My escape, thanks to a Russian mail-order bride
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
As a gay teen, Wes Hurley was thrilled to move to the US from Russia. But his mother’s new husband was moody and homophobic. How they ended up bonding, after a surprise revelation Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Toni Morrison: Power in prose and poetry
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
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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BBC Proms on the World Service
BBC Proms 2019
West Africa meets Cuba: Angélique Kidjo's electrifying tribute to Celia Cruz
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
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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Newshour
Yemen conflict: Southern separatists seize control of Aden
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Aden has been the temporary base of President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi's government. Show more
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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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Does the story of economics really begin with the taming of fire? Show more
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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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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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Heart and Soul
The Last Supper
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Exploring the creation and continuing impact of Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper Show more
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Newshour
Yemeni Deputy FM: We hold the UAE accountable for Aden "coup"
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Yemeni Deputy Foreign Minister: We hold the UAE accountable for Aden "coup" Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Does the story of economics really begin with the taming of fire? Show more
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People Fixing The World
Putting a price on carbon
23 minutes
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How to increase the cost of causing climate change Show more
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Discovery
Richard Peto
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Epidemiologist Richard Peto talks about his work on the links between tobacco and disease. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2019/08/12 00:06 GMT: Guatemala heads to the polls
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Voting is underway in Guatemala for the final round of the presidential election. Show more
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Science In Action
Keeping tabs on nuclear weapons
26 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Can science overcome the political impasse in nuclear proliferation policy? Show more
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Health Check
Postponing the menopause?
27 minutes
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Menopause postponement debate; Health burden of heavy school bags; Alzheimer’s blood test Show more
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The Conversation
Champion mums
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Two women proving that motherhood is no barrier to sporting success. Show more
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