The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Coronavirus: Living in a refugee camp
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We hear from a Syrian father and daughter at Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan Show more
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Ros Atkins on ...
The cost of keeping schools closed during a pandemic
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
With millions of schools shut worldwide, how do we get children back in the classroom? Show more
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Weekend
When will poorer countries get vaccines?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Incoming head of WTO: “any donations must come now”; Mario Draghi - a week into office Show more
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Temperatures forecast to rise in Texas; President Biden says “America is back” Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
World leaders pledge billions for coronavirus
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Major economies pledge billions for poorer countries to fight coronavirus Show more
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Ros Atkins on ...
The cost of keeping schools closed during a pandemic
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
With millions of schools shut worldwide, how do we get children back in the classroom? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
A suicide bombing in Iraq. A home video from inside the ISIS caliphate. An American family trapped in Syria. Show more
Over to You
Reporting the Navalny protests
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Steve Rosenberg in Moscow on the challenges of reporting after the jailing of Alexei Navalny. Plus, what are the implications for listeners as China bans the BBC? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
'You eventually come out and the next day the sun rises'
49 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In a show of firsts, we hear from Dan Palmer, the first Wallabies player to come out gay Show more
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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.
Newshour
20/02/2021 13:06 GMT: Iran plays down hopes of nuclear talks with US
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Iran says that despite an EU offer to broker talks with the US aimed at reviving a nuclear deal, America "must act" first and lift sanctions. Show more
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.
The History Hour
Black History: The Black Panthers
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How radical was the US black rights group? Plus, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, the compensation paid to thousands of British slave owners down the centuries, and Henrietta Lacks. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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This Is Africa
Brian Nadra and Bad Gyal Situa
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for years
Two exciting new talents light up this week’s show, representing the best of east and west Africa, as we meet Brian Nadra from Kenya and Sierra Leone's Bad Gyal Situa. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
20/02/2021 21:06 GMT: Myanmar: Two protesters have been killed in the city of Mandalay
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Witnesses said police used live ammunition as they tried to disperse the crowd. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Weekly
The great semiconductor squeeze
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why everyone is fighting over the technical bits of genius businesses cannot do without. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Cultural Frontline
Animation: Art, activism and anime
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We speak to the artists redrawing the future of animation Show more
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When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies. Show more
Over to You
Reporting the Navalny protests
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Steve Rosenberg in Moscow on the challenges of reporting after the jailing of Alexei Navalny. Plus, what are the implications for listeners as China bans the BBC? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Weird weather
1 hour, 6 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why is there snow in Texas? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
WorklifeIndia
How can sports be a gamechanger for women?
26 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Can young women athletes follow genuine career pathways in professional sports? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
More or Less
Covid 19 death count: Which countries are faring worst?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Tim Harford finds out if we can trust international comparisons with the available data. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Weekly
The great semiconductor squeeze
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why everyone is fighting over the technical bits of genius businesses cannot do without. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
How the Irish shaped Britain
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Fergal Keane explores the profound influence the Irish have had on Britain. Show more
