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Assignment
Barbuda: Storms, recovery and ‘land grabs’
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Who will shape the future of the hurricane-hit, tropical isle of Barbuda? Show more
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Weekend
Suicide attack on wedding party kills 63 in Afghan capital
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Afghanistan in shock as suicide attack on wedding party in Kabul kills more than sixty and injures nearly 200. And remembering the Woodstock festival, 50 years on.
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Weekend
Kabul counts the cost of deadly suicide attack on wedding party
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaMore than sixty people killed and nearly 200 injured in Afghan suicide bomb attack on wedding party. And Iceland marks the first of its glaciers to be lost to climate change.
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Weekend
Kabul mourns dozens killed in wedding party suicide bombing
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaSixty-three killed and nearly 200 wounded in suicide bombing at Afghan wedding party. And chanting crowds gather under the rain in Hong Kong for another pro-democracy protest.
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The Food Chain
Dynasties
26 minutes
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How well do family and work really mix when it comes to the food business? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Natural Hazards
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The battle to reduce snake bite deaths in Nigeria; Russia's burning discontent and forest fires; how to get news into and out of Kashmir; New Zealand's fight against foreign pests Show more
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Heart and Soul
The pilgrim paths of Ireland
27 minutes
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Stories from pilgrims walking the ancient pilgrim path St.Kevin’s Way in County Wicklow. Show more
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Outlook
Me, Guantanamo Bay, and a new friend
27 minutes
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Mauritanian engineer Mohamedou Salahi was detained in Guantanamo Bay prison. He was released without charge after 14 years with a new friend – one of his American guards Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Zere, ZVUK and Central Asia’s bold new voices
27 minutes
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The stories of Zere, Dimash and ZVUK some of Central Asia bold new cultural voices. Show more
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Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto plays Sibelius’s powerful Violin Concerto and the traditional tunes that may have inspired it. Show more
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Newshour
Islamic State claims Kabul wedding bombing
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The Islamic State group says it was behind the wedding bombing attack in Kabul Show more
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The Documentary
Why Woodstock still matters
50 minutes
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On its 50th anniversary, we explore the social impact of the legendary Woodstock Festival. Show more
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Despite being highly toxic, the roots of the cassava plant are a vital source of nutrition in many countries. They also shed light on hidden social forces. Show more
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Live build up and Premier League commentary of Chelsea vs Leicester. Show more
We round up all of the latest sports stories including football, tennis and cricket Show more
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In the Balance
Starting from scratch
27 minutes
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How to overcome the financial and practical hurdles of starting a business from scratch Show more
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Heart and Soul
The pilgrim paths of Ireland
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Stories from pilgrims walking the ancient pilgrim path St.Kevin’s Way in County Wicklow. Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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Despite being highly toxic, the roots of the cassava plant are a vital source of nutrition in many countries. They also shed light on hidden social forces. Show more
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People Fixing The World
Bangladesh’s biker girls
23 minutes
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The motorbike taxi app where the drivers and passengers are all women. Show more
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Discovery
Erica McAlister
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Dr Erica McAlister talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the beautiful world of flies. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2019/08/19 00:06 GMT: Sudan: Army and civilians seal power-sharing deal
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC. Show more
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Science In Action
Cracking the case of the Krakatoa volcano collapse
33 minutes
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Scientists investigate the precise events around last year’s lethal eruption. Also, a dinosaur fossil trove in the USA, detecting fluorescent aliens, and a pair of robotic pants. Show more
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Health Check
When social media harms teen mental health
27 minutes
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Social media and mental health; Ebola treatment success; Dental care for disabled people; Chlamydia vaccine; Dengue in SE Asia; Young men, fruit and veg Show more
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The Conversation
Women writing relationships
27 minutes
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The woman who wrote the viral short story, Cat Person, speaks to the writer behind My Sister, The Serial Killer. Show more
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