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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Big Idea
Outrage and moral conscience
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why is there so much outrage on social media? And what does this have to do with our moral conscience? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
One hundred days of Brexit
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
One hundred days with new MPs in the North of England from Brexit, Day to lockdown. Show more
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Business Weekly
Coronavirus Coping Tales
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The most compelling reports from BBC business programmes over the past week Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in Canada sparks a geopolitical crisis. 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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Over to You
Getting the balance right
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Is the BBC World Service getting the balance right with the amount of airtime it is giving to the coronavirus pandemic? Listeners give their views on both sides of the debate. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
Sporshour: Stories of hope
49 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
On Sportshour this week we bring you stories of hope from around the world. 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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From reaction to Jair Bolsanaro's policies to the partial easing of lockdown in Germany, to the racial abuse of Chinese residents in Australia, listeners tell their stories. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
09/05/2020 12:06 GMT: President Putin pays tribute to millions of Russians who died in WW2
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
President Putin has paid tribute to the millions of Russians who died fighting Nazi Germany, at a stripped down event to mark the seventy-fifth anniversary of victory. 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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Specially chosen contributors reflect on the situation the whole world is dealing with amidst a global pandemic. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Weekly
Coronavirus Coping Tales
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The most compelling reports from BBC business programmes over the past week 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.
World Questions
Coronavirus and Asia
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
World Questions explores the impact of Covid-19 with experts from around the world. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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This Is Africa
Falz the Bahd Guy, TG Omori and Patience Namadingo
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
DJ Edu chats to Nigerian Afrobeats star Falz the Bahd Guy and director TG Omori about making music videos, and shines a spotlight on Malawi's Patience Namadingo. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
09/05/2020 20:06 GMT: UK 'to bring in 14-day quarantine' for air passengers
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
UK airlines told government will bring in 14-day quarantine for anyone arriving in the UK Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Lebanon’s hunger revolution
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Lebanon’s devastating economic collapse has driven protestors back to the streets, flouting restrictions and in Guangzhou, Africans are being scapegoated for Coronavirus' spread. Show more
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.
Boston Calling
Extra credit
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
An American teacher in China is trying to broker deals to get PPE to US hospitals. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
US Democrat Senate Candidate Jaime Harrison: Joe Biden 'bringing calm to the storm we're in'
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In South Carolina Jaime Harrison is running against the Republican incumbent, Senator Lindsay Graham. How has the coronavirus pandemic changed America's political landscape? Show more
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Health Check
Should we wear face masks?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Face masks and coronavirus; respiratory physiotherapy for covid-19 patients; remdesivir; covid-19 and diabetes; coronavirus transmission in the workplace. Show more
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BBC OS Conversations
Haircuts after lockdown
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Hairdressers, funeral directors and sex workers Show more
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The arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in Canada sparks a geopolitical crisis. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Tech Life
Smarter workplaces after lockdown ends
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How tech will help to get people back to work safely. Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Spitfire factory was a priority target for German bombers. If vital aircraft are going to continue to be built, then a plan is desperately needed. Show more
Over to You
Getting the balance right
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Is the BBC World Service getting the balance right with the amount of airtime it is giving to the coronavirus pandemic? Listeners give their views on both sides of the debate. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
One hundred days of Brexit
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
One hundred days with new MPs in the North of England from Brexit, Day to lockdown. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Lebanon’s hunger revolution
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Lebanon’s devastating economic collapse has driven protestors back to the streets, flouting restrictions and in Guangzhou, Africans are being scapegoated for Coronavirus' spread. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
Extra credit
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
An American teacher in China is trying to broker deals to get PPE to US hospitals. Show more
