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Newsday
01/10/2020 04:06 GMT: Facebook bans some election adverts
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Those which seek to delegitimise the outcome of elections will no longer be carried. Show more
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Newsday
01/10/2020 05:06 GMT: Latest on the fighting in Nagorno Karabakh
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Russia offers to host talks to resolve the conflict. Show more
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Newsday
01/10/2020 06:06 GMT: Some election adverts banned on Facebook
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
It will prohibit those which call some methods of voting fraudulent. Show more
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The Inquiry
Is Kanye West really running for US president?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The billionaire rapper and fashion designer is on the ballot in fewer than 20 states. His manifesto is confusing, his motive unclear. But could he determine the election result? Show more
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Business Daily
Trump's taxes
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What can the New York Times' revelations can tell us about the President's financial affairs? Show more
Witness History
Operation Breakthrough: Fighting to save three whales
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Three gray whales got caught in ice off Alaska in October 1988. Indigenous people, environmentalists, oil companies and even the Soviet Navy joined forces to try to free them. Show more
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Assignment
Portland, prisons and white supremacy - part one
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How the death of black teenager Larnell Bruce highlighted America’s struggle with white gang violence in one of the US' most liberal and tolerant cities. Show more
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Health Check
How long should Covid quarantine last?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
One million deaths from Covid-19 reached; Belgium cuts coronavirus home-quarantine to a week; UK doctors use text messages to help Afghan doctors with coronavirus treatments Show more
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The Forum
Elizabeth Fry: 'The angel of prisons'
40 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How a nineteenth century Quaker philanthropist shook up the way prisoners were treated in England and beyond. Show more
Sporting Witness
South Africa's black rowing hero
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Sizwe Ndlovu became the first black African to win an Olympic rowing gold in 2012. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Food Chain
Plundering the planet under cover of coronavirus
35 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The animals and forests being used for survival and profit in the pandemic's shadow. Show more
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Outlook
'This is what a barrister looks like'
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Young black barrister Alexandra Wilson is fighting for diversity and challenging stereotypes in the British courts after the murder of a close friend inspired her to study law. Show more
Witness History
Operation Breakthrough: Fighting to save three whales
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Three gray whales got caught in ice off Alaska in October 1988. Indigenous people, environmentalists, oil companies and even the Soviet Navy joined forces to try to free them. 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.
Health Check
How long should Covid quarantine last?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
One million deaths from Covid-19 reached; Belgium cuts coronavirus home-quarantine to a week; UK doctors use text messages to help Afghan doctors with coronavirus treatments Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
01/10/2020 13:06 GMT: EU takes legal action against UK over Brexit
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
EU begins legal proceedings over UK plan to override parts of withdrawal agreement. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 01/10/2020 14:32 GMT: Cocoa producing nations add price premium
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Ivory Coast and Ghana have added a premium to the cocoa price to boost farmers' incomes. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2020/10/01 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus conversations: Students in quarantine
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Two university students talk about being quarantined in campus. Show more
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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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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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Science In Action
Are children the biggest Covid-19 spreaders?
37 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The world’s largest study of Covid 19 transmission shows children are spreading the virus more than any other group. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
01/10/2020 20:06 GMT: Russia, US and France call for ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Armenia and Azerbaijan continue to clash in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Is Kanye West really running for US president?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The billionaire rapper and fashion designer is on the ballot in fewer than 20 states. His manifesto is confusing, his motive unclear. But could he determine the election result? 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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Elizabeth Fry: 'The angel of prisons'
40 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How a nineteenth century Quaker philanthropist shook up the way prisoners were treated in England and beyond. Show more
Sporting Witness
South Africa's black rowing hero
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Sizwe Ndlovu became the first black African to win an Olympic rowing gold in 2012. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Google launches News Showcase
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.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
Delight for Ferencváros
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Ferencváros forward Tokmac Nguen looks ahead to making his debut in the UEFA Champions League. His team has qualified for the group stage for the first time in 25 years. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
'This is what a barrister looks like'
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Young black barrister Alexandra Wilson is fighting for diversity and challenging stereotypes in the British courts after the murder of a close friend inspired her to study law. Show more
Witness History
Operation Breakthrough: Fighting to save three whales
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Three gray whales got caught in ice off Alaska in October 1988. Indigenous people, environmentalists, oil companies and even the Soviet Navy joined forces to try to free them. 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.
Science In Action
Are children the biggest Covid-19 spreaders?
37 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The world’s largest study of Covid 19 transmission shows children are spreading the virus more than any other group. Show more
