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Newsday
16/11/2023 05:06 GMT : Biden hails progress after Xi talks
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 11 months
US President said they agreed to resume high level military-to-military communications, which is necessary to avoid accidents or misunderstandings. Show more
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Newsday
16/11/2023 06:06 GMT : UN Security Council seeks humanitarian pauses in Gaza
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 11 months
Resolution was adopted by 12 votes in favour, zero against and three abstentions – Russia, the US and UK. Show more
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Newsday
16/11/2023 07:06 GMT : Biden hails ‘real progress’ after talks with China’s Xi
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 11 months
The two presidents agreed to resume high level military-to-military communications and to tackle the flow of fentanyl from China to the US. Show more
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The Inquiry
Is the war in Ukraine at a stalemate?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Charmaine Cozier asks if the Ukraine war has reached a stalemate. Where are the frontlines, is Russia playing a long game, and is international support for Ukraine holding up? Show more
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Business Daily
Argentina goes to the polls
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Argentines will go to the polls this weekend to choose a new president amid a deep economic crisis and inflation of 140 percent. Show more
Witness History
The Bolivian Water War
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 2000, a teenage boy was killed in Cochabamba, in Bolivia, during a protest over water rates. Show more
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The Newsroom
16/11/2023 09:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 11 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Assignment
The mighty Mekong’s last hope
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A journey though Cambodia where the Mekong river which sustains millions of lives is feared to be in crisis. Is this region harnessing the river’s power – or are they killing it? Show more
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Unexpected Elements
Why we need to talk toilets
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Nov 19 is UN World Toilet Day. Can breaking down the toilet taboo help tackle the world sanitation crisis? Alex Lathbridge, Andrada Fiscutean and Tristan Ahtone lift the lid. Show more
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The Newsroom
16/11/2023 11:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 11 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Food Chain
Eco scores on food labels
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The EU wants to introduce a sustainability score on packaging. Show more
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Outlook
The wipeout that nearly killed me
41 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Australian surfer Owen Wright almost lost his life when he was smashed by a giant wave in Hawaii, but thanks to his dad's rigorous training, Owen made it back to surfing glory. Show more
Witness History
The Bolivian Water War
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 2000, a teenage boy was killed in Cochabamba, in Bolivia, during a protest over water rates. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
16/11/2023 13:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 11 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Newshour
16/11/2023 14:06 GMT: Gaza: Inside Al-Shifa hospital
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Our correspondent Lucy Williamson travels with the Israeli army into northern Gaza. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 16/11/2023 15:32 GMT : Joe Biden hails progress after Xi Jinping talks
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
President Xi Jinping acknowledged that US-China relations have "never been smooth sailing". Show more
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BBC OS
2023/11/16 16:06 GMT: Israel-Gaza: Inside Al-Shifa hospital
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 11 months
The Israeli military has promised to share all the evidence it has found at Al-Shifa. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/11/16 17:06 GMT: Israel-Gaza: Al-Shifa has 'run out of water and oxygen'
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 11 months
We get the latest on Israel's raid on the Al-Shifa hospital. Show more
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The Food Chain
Eco scores on food labels
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The EU wants to introduce a sustainability score on packaging. Show more
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Sport Today
2023/11/16 GMT
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 11 months
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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Science In Action
Volcanic rumblings in Iceland
30 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Hundreds of tremors have been felt in Iceland, leading to concerns that this could be the start of a new era of volcanic activity. Show more
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The Newsroom
16/11/2023 22:06 GMT
14 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 11 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
Sports News
16/11/2023 GMT
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 11 months
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 16/11/2023 22:32 GMT : Would you buy a car from Amazon?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Amazon will allow US customers to buy cars on its site from local car dealers starting next year. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The Bolivian Water War
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 2000, a teenage boy was killed in Cochabamba, in Bolivia, during a protest over water rates. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Why we need to talk toilets
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Nov 19 is UN World Toilet Day. Can breaking down the toilet taboo help tackle the world sanitation crisis? Alex Lathbridge, Andrada Fiscutean and Tristan Ahtone lift the lid. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Amazon to start selling cars from next year
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Hyundai has partnered with the Internet sales giant Amazon to sell its cars on the platform starting in 2024. Show more
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The Newsroom
17/11/2023 02:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 11 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Tech Life
Tech Life goes to Nairobi
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We visit an agri-tech hackathon to hear ideas for reducing crop loss across Africa, meet market traders who've switched to mobile money, and get on board Nairobi's first e bus. Show more
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Outlook
The wipeout that nearly killed me
41 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Australian surfer Owen Wright almost lost his life when he was smashed by a giant wave in Hawaii, but thanks to his dad's rigorous training, Owen made it back to surfing glory. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
17/11/2023 04:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 11 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Heart and Soul
Israel – Gaza: Can interfaith work prevail?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
For years, hundreds of Israelis and Palestinians have worked on small scale projects to build understanding in the conflict. What happens to those projects now? Show more
