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The Big Idea
The new distrust
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Are we living through a crisis in trust? An era of Fake News? The highly trustworthy philosopher Onora O’Neill discusses whether the world needs more trust. Show more
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How South America is handling the pandemic and a look at the aerodynamics of transmission. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Weekly
Should the US pay reparations to the descendants of slaves?
53 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
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The baby left at the orphanage. She’s been spat at and told her ancestors must have “done something terribly wrong”. This is Nisha Lobo’s story. She says happiness is a mindset. Show more
The Indian journalist Gayathri Vaidyanathan explains why living in lockdown has made her resolve to be a "non-consumer for as long as possible". 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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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
'You have people wishing death upon another human because they disrespected a flag' - CJ Sapong
49 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Chicago Fire forward CJ Sapong on the US Soccer Federation's decision to re appeal it's policy requiring national team players to stand during the national anthem. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Global Questions
Is the global system racist?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The death of George Floyd sent shock waves around the world. Millions have demonstrated, calling for a change in policing and how society treats black and ethnic minority people. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
13/06/2020 12:06 GMT: Beijing coronavirus outbreak leads to local lockdown
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Beijing closes wholesale food market after dozens test positive for coronavirus Show more
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BBC OS
2020/06/13 13:06 GMT: Conversations on race and change
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Push for changThe debate surrounding the push for change by protests after the death of George Floyd. Show more
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WorklifeIndia
How are India’s healthcare systems tackling the coronavirus crisis?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
India’s coronavirus infections have climbed to the fourth highest in the world. What could be done better to handle the situation? 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.
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 Latin America
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We examine the impact of Coronavirus on Latin America: how has it dealt with the pandemic? Show more
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DJ Edu chats to Kenyan supergroup Sauti Sol, who are in lockdown together with their whole team outside Nairobi so they can focus on promoting their new album. Show more
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Newshour
13/06/2020 20:06 GMT: French police clash with anti-racism activists in Paris
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Police use tear gas against stone-throwing protesters in the French capital. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Mumbai’s missed opportunities
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Monsoon season in Mumbai as coronavirus still lingers, what it is like to be a black journalist in Minneapolis and a philosophical tale about our times from lockdown in Ireland. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Boston Calling
Black lives matter
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Protests in the US are sparking protests around the world. Show more
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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
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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
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Tech Life
Facial recognition pulled from police
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
IBM, Amazon, and Microsoft stop providing controversial facial recognition tools for law enforcement. Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones. Show more
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The baby left at the orphanage. She’s been spat at and told her ancestors must have “done something terribly wrong”. This is Nisha Lobo’s story. She says happiness is a mindset. Show more
The Indian journalist Gayathri Vaidyanathan explains why living in lockdown has made her resolve to be a "non-consumer for as long as possible". 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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As brilliant as the Spitfire is, it has one major flaw. The solution lies with the fastest woman in Britain: champion motorcycle racer and pioneering engineer, Beatrice Shilling. Show more
Over to You
Covid-19: The Indian perspective
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
As the Covid-19 spotlight focuses on India, we speak to the BBC’s bureau chief. Plus the Orgasm Gap asked what should be taught about sexual pleasure? Show more
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The Documentary
My fake news whodunnit
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
When a name very similar to journalist Michelle Madsen’s is used in a fake news hatchet job on a Senegalese politician, she tries to hunt down who was behind it. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Mumbai’s missed opportunities
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Monsoon season in Mumbai as coronavirus still lingers, what it is like to be a black journalist in Minneapolis and a philosophical tale about our times from lockdown in Ireland. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
Black lives matter
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Protests in the US are sparking protests around the world. Show more
