The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
11/06/2020 04:06 GMT: Trump refuses to rename controversial US base names
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The controversial military bases are named after pro-slavery generals who fought in the US civil war. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
11/06/2020 05:06 GMT: George Floyd's family call for UN investigation into US police
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The family of the man whose death sparked protests worldwide joins demand for UN inquiry. Show more
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Newsday
11/06/2020 06:06 GMT: Increasing calls for UN to look at police brutality in the US
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Anti-racism protesters in the United States call for UN help. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Covid-19: Second waves
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Second waves of Covid-19; talking about death; Viennese psychotherapist Viktor Frankl Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Will Covid-19 change cities?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Cities have always been affected by disease. This week on the Inquiry, Kavita Puri explores what they will look like after Covid-19. Show more
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Business Daily
Russia's covid crisis
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What are the economic and political consequences as Russia lifts its lockdown? Show more
Witness History
Rodney King and the LA riots
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
People in South Central LA took to the streets in fury at police brutality in 1992 after LAPD officers accused of beating a black man, Rodney King, were acquitted. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Assignment
The seafarers stranded on the high seas
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Thousands of seafarers are stranded at sea, unable to go home due to covid-19. They’re tired and mentally stretched but still have to carry on working 24/7. Show more
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The Forum
Joan of Arc: Making a martyr
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Joan of Arc was led by vivid saintly visions to shape the future of France. Bridget Kendall and guests discuss her life and death, plus her afterlife in popular culture. Show more
Sporting Witness
Rulon Gardner - Wrestling Hero
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How the son of American farmers defeated a Russian Olympic champion considered the king of Greco-Roman wrestling. 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: The survival business
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The food entrepreneurs forced to innovate to stay afloat during the pandemic. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Wrongfully convicted of murdering my parents
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Marty Tankleff served 17 years in prison for the murder of his parents before his conviction was overturned. He’s now a criminal defence lawyer. Show more
Witness History
Rodney King and the LA riots
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
People in South Central LA took to the streets in fury at police brutality in 1992 after LAPD officers accused of beating a black man, Rodney King, were acquitted. 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
11/06/2020 13:06 GMT: Statues pulled down in the US and the UK
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
What is the best way to deal with monuments to controversial historical figures? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Will Covid-19 change cities?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Cities have always been affected by disease. This week on the Inquiry, Kavita Puri explores what they will look like after Covid-19. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 11/06/2020 14:32 GMT: Tensions rise between Australia and China
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Australia's prime minister says his country will not be 'intimidated' by China. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2020/06/11 16:06 GMT: Anti-racism protesters topple Confederate statues
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Conversation about the Confederacy in the US. Show more
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Food Chain
Coronavirus: The survival business
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The food entrepreneurs forced to innovate to stay afloat during the pandemic. 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
Food security, locusts and Covid -19
28 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Efforts to eradicate locust swarms and save harvests continue despite the pandemic Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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
Joan of Arc: Making a martyr
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Joan of Arc was led by vivid saintly visions to shape the future of France. Bridget Kendall and guests discuss her life and death, plus her afterlife in popular culture. Show more
Sporting Witness
Rulon Gardner - Wrestling Hero
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How the son of American farmers defeated a Russian Olympic champion considered the king of Greco-Roman wrestling. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US states reopen amid rise in cases
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
Simon Cheng: 'We need to fight for democracy in Hong Kong and China'
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Simon Cheng used to work at the UK's Hong Kong consulate and was detained by Chinese police for two weeks in August last year. Mr Cheng claims he was tortured while in detention. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
Food security, locusts and Covid -19
28 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Efforts to eradicate locust swarms and save harvests continue despite the pandemic Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
Emperor complex
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Huang built China’s first 'privatised city'. Is it utopia or his personal fiefdom? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
Tackling racism “too big and too deep for football”
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
French World Cup winner and vocal anti-racism campaigner Christian Karembeu discusses the continuing fallout from the killing of George Floyd in the United States. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Wrongfully convicted of murdering my parents
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Marty Tankleff served 17 years in prison for the murder of his parents before his conviction was overturned. He’s now a criminal defence lawyer. Show more
Witness History
Rodney King and the LA riots
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
People in South Central LA took to the streets in fury at police brutality in 1992 after LAPD officers accused of beating a black man, Rodney King, were acquitted. Show more
