The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
09/04/2020 04:06 GMT: End politicization of Covid-19 fight, says WHO
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The World Health Organization is coming under sustained attack from President Trump. Show more
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Newsday
09/04/2020 05:06 GMT: Covid-19: UK sees its worst daily death toll
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The number of confirmed infections is also up 10 per cent across Britain. Show more
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Newsday
09/04/2020 06:06 GMT: Covid-19 disease forces France and Germany into recession
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The Italian Prime Minister tells the BBC that Europe must rise to the Covid-19 challenge. Show more
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Health Check
The retired doctor who’d want to die at home if he got Covid-19
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The retired UK doctor who would give up an intensive care bed for a younger patient; homelessness and Covid-19; The “Grandfather of Allergy” dies, aged 108 Show more
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The Inquiry
Can Africa cope with coronavirus?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A number of African countries have imposed lockdowns to try to stop coronavirus in its tracks. Will the continent be able to contain the virus and what impact will it have? Show more
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Business Daily
Coronavirus and the surveillance state
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The daily drama of money and work from the BBC. Show more
Witness History
The first iPhone
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The touchscreen smartphone changed mobile technology for ever. It was unveiled by the Apple boss Steve Jobs in 2007. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Assignment
Extreme measures
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Jack Merritt was killed trying to deradicalise extremists. Can rehabilitation work? Hear from the 'intervention providers' tasked with turning offenders away from violence. Show more
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The Forum
Natsume Soseki: Japan’s great novelist
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The superstar Japanese writer who is very little known outside his own country. Show more
Sporting Witness
Why I designed the prosthetic running leg
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
When Van Phillips lost his foot in an accident, he decided to design a prosthetic leg that would allow him to keep running. His invention would revolutionise para-sports. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Food Chain
Coronavirus: Food’s frontline heroes
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The people stepping up to keep food flowing. Show more
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Outlook
The NYC doctor hiding his fear fighting Covid-19
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Rob Gore is working on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus in the emergency departments of New York, even treating his friends and neighbours. Show more
Witness History
The first iPhone
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The touchscreen smartphone changed mobile technology for ever. It was unveiled by the Apple boss Steve Jobs in 2007. Show more
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.
Newshour
09/04/2020 13:06 GMT: Italy PM: EU could fail over coronavirus pandemic
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Giuseppe Conte tells the BBC the European Union needs to do more to help the worst-hit countries Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Can Africa cope with coronavirus?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A number of African countries have imposed lockdowns to try to stop coronavirus in its tracks. Will the continent be able to contain the virus and what impact will it have? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2020/04/09 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus: Your questions answered
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
A health expert answers your questions about the pandemic Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Food Chain
Coronavirus: Food’s frontline heroes
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The people stepping up to keep food flowing. Show more
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.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
Covid 19 - the threat to refugees
26 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The impossibility of social distancing and even handwashing in crowded refugee camps Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
09/04/2020 20:06 GMT: Coronavirus: US weekly jobless claims hit 6.6 million
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Federal Reserve said it would unleash an additional $2.3tn in lending to shore the economy Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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.
The Forum
Natsume Soseki: Japan’s great novelist
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The superstar Japanese writer who is very little known outside his own country. Show more
Sporting Witness
Why I designed the prosthetic running leg
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
When Van Phillips lost his foot in an accident, he decided to design a prosthetic leg that would allow him to keep running. His invention would revolutionise para-sports. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
How will economies re-open after Covid-19?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Jens Stoltenberg: Has Nato risen to the challenge of Covid-19?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Could Covid-19 fears be used for malign purposes? Will it enhance or undermine multi-lateral institutions? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
Covid 19 - the threat to refugees
26 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The impossibility of social distancing and even handwashing in crowded refugee camps Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
My personal history of sormeh
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Black eye eyeliner is more than just make-up. It is a symbol of the power of Persian women. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
Torino's Ola Aina and RB Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Torino's Ola Aina talks about life in lockdown and Red Bull Salzburg's American coach Jesse Marsch discusses his career and philosophy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The NYC doctor hiding his fear fighting Covid-19
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Rob Gore is working on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus in the emergency departments of New York, even treating his friends and neighbours. Show more
Witness History
The first iPhone
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The touchscreen smartphone changed mobile technology for ever. It was unveiled by the Apple boss Steve Jobs in 2007. Show more
