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Newsday
08/06/2020 04:06 GMT: Minneapolis council pledges to dismantle police
53 minutes
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The significant move comes amid nationwide anti-racism protests sparked by George Floyd's death. Show more
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Newsday
08/06/2020 05:06 GMT: Minneapolis might try to dismantle the city's police force
53 minutes
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Anti-racism rallies have been held after George Floyd's death in police custody. Show more
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Newsday
08/06/2020 06:06 GMT
23 minutes
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Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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CrowdScience
Would you risk your life to save another?
33 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Crowdscience investigates why some people put themselves in danger to help others. Are there such things as heroes? Show more
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HARDtalk
James Graham: How much do we care about protecting our culture?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a devastating blow to the performing arts. What will happen to writers, performers and venues? Stephen Sackur talks to playwright James Graham. Show more
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Business Daily
Offices and cities after coronavirus
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Does commuting into the office have a future? Show more
Witness History
Brown v the Board of Education
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 1954 the US Supreme Court ruled that segregating public schools along racial lines was unconstitutional. The case was a turning point in the battle for civil rights in the USA. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Why Factor
Speed
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Caz Graham finds out why speed plays such an important part in modern life – from world records on water, roller-coaster experiences, and fast cars in Formula One racing. Show more
More or Less
Keep your distance
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Tim Harford explores how can we avoid the coronavirus infection spreading, while getting on with life. Show more
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The Documentary
Killer Mike - The Rapper Turned Speech Maker
23 minutes
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Mark Coles looks at rapper Killer Mike who made a plea for calm after George Floyd’s death
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Global Questions
The World After Coronavirus
Coronavirus Crisis: Our Society - Changing the Way We Live?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How has coronavirus changed the way we live our lives and the values we share? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Conversation
Creating female superheroes
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Two women making the world of comic books more diverse. Show more
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Outlook
The forbidden marriage and the legal loophole
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Jazmin Elizondo and Laura Flores Estrada were the first women in Costa Rica to have a same-sex marriage. Show more
Witness History
Brown v the Board of Education
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 1954 the US Supreme Court ruled that segregating public schools along racial lines was unconstitutional. The case was a turning point in the battle for civil rights in the USA. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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More or Less
Keep your distance
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Tim Harford explores how can we avoid the coronavirus infection spreading, while getting on with life. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
08/06/2020 13:06 GMT: Minneapolis council pledges to dismantle police
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
George Floyd: Minneapolis council pledges to dismantle police department Show more
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HARDtalk
James Graham: How much do we care about protecting our culture?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a devastating blow to the performing arts. What will happen to writers, performers and venues? Stephen Sackur talks to playwright James Graham. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 08/06/2020 14:32 GMT: Russia orders checks after fuel leak
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Russia ordered checks on facilities built on permafrost after a fuel spill in the Arctic. Show more
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BBC OS
2020/06/08 16:06 GMT: George Floyd death: Public memorial service in Houston
53 minutes
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We hear from people attending the public memorial service for George Floyd Show more
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The Conversation
Creating female superheroes
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Two women making the world of comic books more diverse. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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Katy Brand explores the life of the toothbrush. Despite its humble start as a tooth cleaning stick, she reveals how ingenuity and innovation have ensured its place in our lives. Show more
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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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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The History Hour
The Zanzibar revolution
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How a bloody revolution changed East Africa, the birth of ecotourism in Costa Rica, the origin of the WHO, the first portable defibrillator and remembering the artist Christo. Show more
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Business Matters
India and New York become latest to ease lockdowns
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
After three bleak months, New York decides it's time to cautiously reopen for business. India, which is far from through the worst of its crisis, is also choosing to lighten rules Show more
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People Fixing The World
Kids fixing the world
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We look at brilliant inventions by children that could improve our lives, from apps to robots Show more
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Katy Brand explores the life of the toothbrush. Despite its humble start as a tooth cleaning stick, she reveals how ingenuity and innovation have ensured its place in our lives. Show more
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People across the world broadcast their experience of the coronavirus pandemic. Show more
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In the Studio
Julie Baines: The making of a movie, part two
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Independent Film Producer Julie Baines takes us on a revealing journey into the little known art – and science – of post-production Show more
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Outlook
The forbidden marriage and the legal loophole
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Jazmin Elizondo and Laura Flores Estrada were the first women in Costa Rica to have a same-sex marriage. Show more
Witness History
Brown v the Board of Education
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 1954 the US Supreme Court ruled that segregating public schools along racial lines was unconstitutional. The case was a turning point in the battle for civil rights in the USA. Show more
