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50 Things That Made the Modern Economy
Bonsack machine
10 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
An 1881 invention made it much easier to mass-produce cigarettes – but not to sell them. It was time for advertisers to get creative. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
Clashes continue on Turkey-Syria border
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The human cost of the fighting on the Turkey-Syrian border; US impeachment enquiry Show more
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US threatens Turkey with sanctions; is 'Extinction Rebellion' getting its message across? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
An intense week ahead for Brexit negotiations
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
What can we expect from Brexit talks in Europe this week? Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney reunited Show more
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The Documentary
Passport to paradise
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In Vanuatu, a tiny Pacific Island Nation, a controversial passport scheme is causing concern amongst the locals. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
Forty years in the making: Iranian women attend their first football match
49 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
3,500 women watched Iran against Cambodia but we ask if more needs to be done. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Trending
Cuba’s digital revolution
51 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Cuba is more connected than ever before. So how are the internet and social media transforming society? We meet the Cubans driving their country’s rapid change. Show more
Over to You
Beyond Fake News: One year on
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Nearly a year on from the launch of Beyond Fake News, how is the project progressing? Plus we pay tribute to news reader Marion Marshall who has left the BBC WS after 32 years. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Fierce battle rages over Syrian border town
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The Turkish military and the Kurdish forces are engaged in heavy clashes in Ras al-Ain. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Global Questions
Turkey’s role as a regional power
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Despite facing political division, Turkey is forging a new role as a regional powerhouse. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Gavin Hood and Katharine Gun: How we made Official Secrets
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
From government whistle blower to Hollywood movie- the story behind the film Official Secrets. Show more
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Newshour
Kurdish-led forces: 'US has moral obligation to protect us'
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria say the United States has a moral obligation to protect them from a Turkish assault, now in its fourth day. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
On the road with Bobi Wine
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Defiance in a red beret in Uganda; an awkward 250th anniversary in New Zealand; Hong Kong's turmoil torpedoes a wedding banquet; and shepherds' tricks from the Faroe Islands Show more
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Boston Calling
Covert affairs
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
An FBI informant pressured to spy on New York mosques seeks a way out. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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HARDtalk
Financier and Brexit backer Stuart Wheeler
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Businessman and lifelong gambler Stuart Wheeler backed his commitment to Brexit with plenty of his own cash. Has his money given him undue influence over Britain’s future? Show more
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CrowdScience
How can I live a longer life?
26 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What is the secret to living healthily into very old age? CrowdScience reveals the secrets to extending our lifespans from Costa Rican centenarians and age researchers. Show more
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Turkish troops moved into Kurdish-occupied northern Syria. President Trump allowing this to happen has caused outrage. Show more
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Global Business
Can Liberian rubber bounce back?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Liberia is one of the poorest countries in the world, in spite of being rich in natural resources. But a retired Californian cop is determined to make rubber pay for Liberians. 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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Ivan Larenjeira takes us on a road trip through Mafala in Maputo Mozambique. Show more
Over to You
Beyond Fake News: One year on
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Nearly a year on from the launch of Beyond Fake News, how is the project progressing? Plus we pay tribute to news reader Marion Marshall who has left the BBC WS after 32 years. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
Cuba's digital revolution
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Cuba is more connected than ever before. So how is the internet and social media transforming society? We meet the Cubans driving their country’s rapid change. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
On the road with Bobi Wine
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Defiance in a red beret in Uganda; an awkward 250th anniversary in New Zealand; Hong Kong's turmoil torpedoes a wedding banquet; and shepherds' tricks from the Faroe Islands Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
Covert affairs
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
An FBI informant pressured to spy on New York mosques seeks a way out. Show more
