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Newsday
17/04/2020 04:06 GMT: Coronavirus: Trump unveils plan to reopen states in phases
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
There's been a mixed reaction in the United States after President Trump set out his plans for lifting coronavirus restrictions. Show more
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Newsday
17/04/2020 05:06 GMT: Trump green lights US economy reopening
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Critics of the move says testing for the virus is key to opening the country. Show more
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Newsday
17/04/2020 06:06 GMT: President Trump signals end of lockdown
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The governor of Washington, Jay Inslee, welcomed the decision to give the final say to individual states. Show more
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Science In Action
Italy, getting Covid-19 under control
33 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Tentative steps to relax the lockdown Show more
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HARDtalk
Gordon Brown: Can world leaders be persuaded to work together?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Is there any hope of real global cooperation in the current geopolitical climate? Show more
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Business Daily
Climate change and the pandemic
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
A space crash
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In June 1997 a resupply vessel crashed into the Mir space station. It was the worst collision in the history of space flight. Michael Foale was one of the astronauts on board. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Heart and Soul
Faith in lockdown France
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How different faiths are bringing worship and comfort to their communities. Show more
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The Real Story
Coronavirus: Ending the lockdowns
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How should policymakers balance protecting the health and wealth of citizens? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Football
Paderborn's Christian Strohdiek and footballer-turned-chemist Toni Dovale
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Footballer Toni Dovale discusses his work as a chemist during the Covid-19 crisis. And Paderborn's Christian Strohdiek talks about the prospect of football returning in Germany. Show more
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The Fifth Floor
Drag queens, Passover and ultra-Orthodox communities
41 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Two stories from Israel's lockdown: a new platform for drag queens, and the impact of Covid-19 on ultra-Orthodox communities. Show more
Witness History
A space crash
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In June 1997 a resupply vessel crashed into the Mir space station. It was the worst collision in the history of space flight. Michael Foale was one of the astronauts on board. 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
17/04/2020 13:06 GMT: Coronavirus: China’s death toll increases by 50%
53 minutes
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Beijing denies the revision is a cover up. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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BBC OS
2020/04/17 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus: Bus drivers talk about their concerns
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
We speak to bus drivers about their work during the pandemic. Show more
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World Football
Paderborn's Christian Strohdiek and footballer-turned-chemist Toni Dovale
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Footballer Toni Dovale discusses his work as a chemist during the Covid-19 crisis. And Paderborn's Christian Strohdiek talks about the prospect of football returning in Germany. 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.
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CrowdScience
What makes a spider spin a web?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Despite their tiny size, spiders can build stunning structures. CrowdScience uncovers how instinct can drive this incredible behaviour. Show more
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Newshour
17/04/2020 20:06 GMT: Germany coronavirus outbreak 'under control'
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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Tech Life
Tech skills for the lockdown
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Are you using the lockdown to pick up new tech skills? We meet a family learning coding. Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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The Real Story
Coronavirus: Ending the lockdowns
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How should policymakers balance protecting the health and wealth of citizens? Show more
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Business Matters
Waves of anti-lockdown protest in the US
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Trump has appeared to endorse protests against stringent lockdown measures Show more
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Alan Dein connects with individuals whose lives have shifted in the coronavirus pandemic. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
A space crash
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In June 1997 a resupply vessel crashed into the Mir space station. It was the worst collision in the history of space flight. Michael Foale was one of the astronauts on board. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
Coronavirus: Ending the lockdowns
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How should policymakers balance protecting the health and wealth of citizens? Show more
