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Weekend
Thousands march for abortion rights across US
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for years
Pro-choice supporters fear that constitutional rights may be rolled back. Show more
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Weekend
The women caught up in Yemen's civil war
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for years
A special report on the women detained by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Show more
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Weekend
Shakespeare redefined
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for years
Recreating Shakespeare through black lenses. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Flight MH17: Victims’ families share their stories
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine, apparently by a ground-to-air missile, and 298 died. Four men are on trial in the Netherlands, but the dock is empty, with none yet caught. Show more
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A Geochemical History of Life on Earth
1. In the beginning
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How did the continuous chemical reaction that we call "life" first begin? Justin Rowlatt tells the story of our planet's chemistry - starting at the very beginning. Show more
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Over to You
One on one conversations with spiritual advisers
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How are topics chosen for World of Wisdom and do they meet the BBC editorial guidelines? Plus, did Business Daily show undue bias ahead of the German elections? Show more
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Claudia Hammond is joined by experts to answer questions about the coronavirus Covid-19. Show more
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Newshour
03/10/2021 12:06 GMT: Yemen: heavy fighting in Marib
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Government forces and Houthi rebels clash in Western Yemen. We also hear about the plight of the women detained by the rebels. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Sushi: The Japanese dish with an ancient tradition
40 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Sushi originally started as a way of preserving fish in ancient China, before it evolved into the Japanese dish we know today. Show more
More or Less
The Gender Pay Gap
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Tim Harford talks to Planet Money’s Stacey Vanek Smith about the gender pay gap in the US and the UK. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Sporting Witness
Cameroon's Triple Jump Queen
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How motherhood inspired Francoise Mbango to two Olympic gold medals. Show more
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Business Weekly
Energy crisis hits China
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
As power cuts hit homes and businesses in China, Business Weekly asks what the outages could mean for the rest of the world. Show more
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Newshour
03/10/2021 20:06 GMT: Pandora Papers expose world leaders' secret wealth
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The secret wealth and dealings of some world leaders, politicians and billionaires are exposed in one of the biggest leaks of financial documents. Show more
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World of Wisdom
Making Decisions
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
When we come to a junction in our life it can be hard to decide which way to turn. How can we make decisions about our lives more easily, and increase the chance of success? Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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From Our Own Correspondent
Flight MH17: Victims’ families share their stories
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine, apparently by a ground-to-air missile, and 298 died. Four men are on trial in the Netherlands, but the dock is empty, with none yet caught. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 04/10/2021 00:06 GMT : Leaked Pandora Papers reveal secret wealth of leaders
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The documents expose the offshore dealings of presidents, royalty and prime ministers Show more
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The Climate Question
What made us doubt climate change?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Fossil fuel executives have been asked to testify before the US Congress about the role the industry has played in misleading the public about climate change. What’s the evidence? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A Geochemical History of Life on Earth
1. In the beginning
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How did the continuous chemical reaction that we call "life" first begin? Justin Rowlatt tells the story of our planet's chemistry - starting at the very beginning. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World of Wisdom
Making Decisions
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
When we come to a junction in our life it can be hard to decide which way to turn. How can we make decisions about our lives more easily, and increase the chance of success? 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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