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Spectacles have been around for centuries, and have a huge impact on many people's quality of life. But billions of others don't know they need them. Show more
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Weekend
Beto O'Rourke drops out of race for Democratic nomination
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A new wild fire is burning out of control in California; a Japanese flag causing outrage Show more
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The newly-released biography of Janis Joplin; Beto O'Rourke quits race to the White House Show more
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We are live at a rugby club to discuss the final between England and South Africa. Show more
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Trending
The Instagram suicide network
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A teenager’s phone helped uncover a vast network of young women who use Instagram to post about self-harm, their thoughts about killing themselves and even their suicide attempts. Show more
Over to You
The Global News podcast and its 'geeky gossip' on Brexit
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Listeners’ reactions after the Global News team devote an edition of its podcast to Brexit. Plus why the BBC has made its international news website available on “dark web”. Show more
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Newshour
Hong Kong police fire tear gas to break up anti-government rally
53 minutes
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There've been violent clashes in central Hong Kong in the latest pro-democracy protest. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Discover the music of Belize with Ivan Duran, the record producer behind acclaimed releases by Andy Palacio and the Garifuna Collective. Show more
More or Less
Unbelievable: The forgotten rape data
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How some police jurisdictions in the United States are processing evidence from shelved rape cases and using the data to catch criminals now. Show more
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Newshour
Turkey blames Kurdish fighters for deadly explosion in Syria
53 minutes
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A bomb blast in the border town of Tal Abyad has killed at least 13 people. Show more
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Boston Calling
Power and diplomacy
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Are US students of diplomacy reconsidering their career choice and impeachment’s teachable moment. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Argentina goes back to the future
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The return of Peronism, plus reform in Rome, feeding Kenya and meeting a people smuggler. Show more
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HARDtalk
Campaigner and businesswoman Gina Miller
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Gina Miller led two legal challenges to the Government’s Brexit strategy and won both times. How come this non-politician has had such an impact on Britain’s political landscape? Show more
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CrowdScience
Can my stutter be cured?
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Most of us take the ability to speak fluently for granted, but for listener Breeda it has been a lifelong struggle. Show more
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President Trump said the IS leader detonated a suicide vest during a US attack. It's a blow to the Islamists, and a boost for Mr Trump's political prospects. Show more
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In the Balance
Outsmarting AI
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Some of the world’s top thinkers on artificial intelligence discuss the threats intelligent machines might pose to humans. Show more
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Discover the music of Belize with Ivan Duran, the record producer behind acclaimed releases by Andy Palacio and the Garifuna Collective. Show more
Over to You
The Global News podcast and its 'geeky gossip' on Brexit
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Listeners’ reactions after the Global News team devote an edition of its podcast to Brexit. Plus why the BBC has made its international news website available on “dark web”. Show more
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World Book Club
David Nicholls - Us
50 minutes
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David Nicholls talks about his internationally successful novel 'Us'. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Argentina goes back to the future
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The return of Peronism, plus reform in Rome, feeding Kenya and meeting a people smuggler. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
Power and diplomacy
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Are US students of diplomacy reconsidering their career choice and impeachment’s teachable moment. Show more
