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Newsday
10/12/2020 05:06 GMT: Major US lawsuits seek break-up of Facebook
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Could a legal challenge cost the tech giant its ownership of Whatsapp and Instagram? Show more
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Newsday
10/12/2020 06:06 GMT: Will Facebook be forced to sell WhatsApp and Instagram?
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaThe US government sues Facebook over concerns it has become a social media monopoly Show more
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Newsday
10/12/2020 07:06 GMT: Brexit talks: no breakthrough with 'large gaps' remaining
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Talks between British and European Union negotiators will continue in Brussels today, in a last ditch attempt to agree a post Brexit trade deal Show more
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The Inquiry
Has French secularism gone too far?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The French brand of secularism - laïcité - is central to its national identity. But many French Muslims say it’s being used as a weapon against them. So, has laïcité gone too far? Show more
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Business Daily
Brexit: 'Large gaps' remain after trade talks
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Boris Johnson's dinner with Ursula von der Leyen has ended without a Brexit agreement Show more
Witness History
Neanderthal cave mystery
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A teenage caver made a remarkable discovery in a cave at Bruniquel in southern France in 1990. Show more
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Assignment
Syria's soldiers of fortune
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The young Syrians who ended up on the frontline in the war in Nagorno Karabakh - recruited from mostly rebel-held regions in northern Syria. Show more
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The Food Chain
Sourdough love stories
29 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We meet some very old (bread) mothers and the families that care for them. Show more
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The Forum
Umm Kulthum: Egypt’s singing superstar
40 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Bridget Kendall examines the extraordinary rise and continuing legacy of Umm Kulthum, with expert guests Virginia Danielson, Yara Salahiddeen and Salwa el-Shawan Castelo-Branco. Show more
Sporting Witness
Stop the Springboks
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How anti-apartheid campaigners used direct-action tactics to stop all-white South African teams touring the UK Show more
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Health Check
Gene therapy for sickle cell disease
36 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Sickle cell disease gene therapy; childhood malaria chemoprevention success; Covid-19 round-up; TB diagnosis; saliva gland discovery; veg gardening and child health. Show more
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Outlook
Becoming 'brothers' with my guard in Guantanamo Bay
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Mauritanian engineer Mohamedou Salahi was detained on suspicion of being an Islamist extremist. He was released after 14 years with no charges and a new friend, guard Steve Wood. Show more
Witness History
Neanderthal cave mystery
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A teenage caver made a remarkable discovery in a cave at Bruniquel in southern France in 1990. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Newshour
10/12/2020 14:06 GMT: US regulators launch major lawsuit against Facebook
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Facebook has accused American regulators of engaging in 'revisionist history'. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 10/12/2020 15:32 GMT: EU sets out plans in case Brexit talks fail
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The EU has set out plans for "no deal", including measures to avoid air travel disruption. Show more
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BBC OS
2020/12/10 16:06 GMT: Afghan journalist Malala Maiwand shot dead
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Malala Maiwand was killed along with her driver on the way to work Show more
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Health Check
Gene therapy for sickle cell disease
36 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Sickle cell disease gene therapy; childhood malaria chemoprevention success; Covid-19 round-up; TB diagnosis; saliva gland discovery; veg gardening and child health. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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 five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 10/12/2020 22:32 GMT: EU sets out plans in case Brexit talks fail
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The EU has set out plans for "no deal", including measures to avoid air travel disruption. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Neanderthal cave mystery
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A teenage caver made a remarkable discovery in a cave at Bruniquel in southern France in 1990. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Umm Kulthum: Egypt’s singing superstar
40 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Bridget Kendall examines the extraordinary rise and continuing legacy of Umm Kulthum, with expert guests Virginia Danielson, Yara Salahiddeen and Salwa el-Shawan Castelo-Branco. Show more
Sporting Witness
Stop the Springboks
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How anti-apartheid campaigners used direct-action tactics to stop all-white South African teams touring the UK Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Airbnb valued at over $100bn
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Shares in holiday booking platform have surged on their first day of public trade. Show more
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World Football
Walking off in solidarity
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Başakşehir's Nacer Chadli discusses the decision to abandon a Champions League match. And we pay tribute to Italy's 1982 World Cup hero Paolo Rossi. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Becoming 'brothers' with my guard in Guantanamo Bay
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Mauritanian engineer Mohamedou Salahi was detained on suspicion of being an Islamist extremist. He was released after 14 years with no charges and a new friend, guard Steve Wood. Show more
Witness History
Neanderthal cave mystery
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A teenage caver made a remarkable discovery in a cave at Bruniquel in southern France in 1990. 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.
