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Newsday
04/06/2024 04:06 GMT : Counting begins after India's mammoth election
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The world's biggest election was held in seven phases over six weeks with almost a billion people registered to vote Show more
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Newsday
04/06/2024 05:06 GMT : India election: Vote counting begins
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP-led alliance is currently leading Show more
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Newsday
04/06/2024 06:06 GMT : India election 2024: Vote counting underway
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 5 months
A party or alliance that wins more than 272 seats in the 543-member parliament can form the government Show more
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People Fixing The World
Fashion without barriers
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Exploring style and beauty for people with disabilities Show more
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Business Daily
Why are so many young Indians struggling to get jobs?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
India has just finished its marathon elections and as the new government takes charge we take a look at one of its biggest challenges - rising youth unemployment. Show more
Witness History
Tetris: The birth of an all-time favourite
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 1984, Russian engineer Alexey Pajitnov invented the popular game Tetris. But it was o’t until American businessman Henk Rogers joined him, that it became an all-time favourite. Show more
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The Newsroom
04/06/2024 08:06 GMT
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 5 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Assignment
El Salvador: Life after the gangs
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
El Salvador used to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world. How have people’s lives changed for better and for worse after the government imprisoned 76,000 people? Show more
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The Arts Hour
French film director Marie Amachoukeli
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Nikki Bedi speaks with French film director Marie Amachoukeli about her sublime film, Ama Gloria. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
04/06/2024 10:06 GMT
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 5 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Global Story
Measles: Why is there a global resurgence?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Cases of this highly preventable disease are surging worldwide. Show more
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Outlook
My son found his birth mother using Google Earth
41 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Sue Brierley knew her adopted son Saroo had become lost as a child in India, and sent his birth mother thoughts every night, sharing the boy's progress as he grew up in Tasmania. Show more
Witness History
Tetris: The birth of an all-time favourite
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 1984, Russian engineer Alexey Pajitnov invented the popular game Tetris. But it was o’t until American businessman Henk Rogers joined him, that it became an all-time favourite. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
04/06/2024 12:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 5 months
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.
Newshour
04/06/2024 13:06 GMT: Indian election: Shock for governing BJP as opposition set to slash majority
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Early results indicate it could be a tighter outcome than predicted. Show more
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People Fixing The World
Fashion without barriers
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Exploring style and beauty for people with disabilities Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 04/06/2024 14:32 GMT : India election: BJP wins but no landslide
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India stocks fall as the election result becomes clear Show more
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BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
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BBC OS
2024/06/04 16:06 GMT: Germany Floods
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Flood waters are continuing to rise in parts of southern Germany. Show more
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In the Studio
Andy Riley
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Andy Riley is an Emmy-winning scriptwriter and million-selling author and cartoonist begins to write and draw the third book in his graphic novel series. Show more
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The Newsroom
04/06/2024 18:06 GMT
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Sport Today
2024/06/04 GMT
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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Tech Life
Dating a chatbot
26 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What is it like to have an AI boyfriend? We hear about women in China who prefer to date a chatbot over a real person. And how tech can be used to increase crop yields. Show more
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Newshour
04/06/2024 20:06 GMT: Modi claims election victory
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Indian Prime Minister returns to parliament with reduced majority for BJP Show more
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Witness History
Tetris: The birth of an all-time favourite
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 1984, Russian engineer Alexey Pajitnov invented the popular game Tetris. But it was o’t until American businessman Henk Rogers joined him, that it became an all-time favourite. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
04/06/2024 22:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 5 months
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 Arts Hour
French film director Marie Amachoukeli
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Nikki Bedi speaks with French film director Marie Amachoukeli about her sublime film, Ama Gloria. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
India election: The economy reacts as Modi claims victory
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 5 months
Modi-led alliance claims victory in India’s general election despite having many critics of high unemployment figures and slow economic growth there. Show more
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The Newsroom
05/06/2024 01:06 GMT
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 5 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Climate Question
Is lab-grown meat better for the planet?
26 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Eating meat is bad for the planet, but do the climate-friendly claims of growing it in a lab make it any better? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
My son found his birth mother using Google Earth
41 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Sue Brierley knew her adopted son Saroo had become lost as a child in India, and sent his birth mother thoughts every night, sharing the boy's progress as he grew up in Tasmania. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
05/06/2024 03:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for 5 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
Things Fell Apart: A hierarchy of trauma
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How the expansion of the definition of trauma led to a clampdown on free speech. Show more
