BBC World Service Online Schedule Monday 8 February 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Haiti Presidential Palace Seeks Occupant
  
  Haitian leader departs, UN condemns North Korea rocket launch, Super Bowl 50 underway
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—08/02/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/08 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Fantasy Writers: Karen Lord and Maria Turtschaninoff
  
  Two fantasy authors talk about world-building, and the importance of being bored
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Mining industry discusses challenges ahead
  
  The mining industry gets together in Cape Town to discuss falling prices and investment
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/08 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Economic Rebellion
  
  Why are university students rebelling against how they are taught economics? (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Machine Translation: The End of the Human Translator?
  
  Will new technology mean the end of the human translator?
12. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Public Health Information and Responsibility
  
  Striking a balance between empowerment and raising concern with public health information (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Iyad Ameen Madani, Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation
  
  Zeinab Badawi speaks to Iyad Ameen Madani of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation
15. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/08 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why is Water Exceptional?
  
  What does water mean to us? (R)
17. 03:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Do e-Cigarettes Harm Your Chances of Quitting?
  
  Should research described as 'misleading; and 'not scientific' have been published? (R)
18. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—International Reaction to North Korea's Missile Launch
  
  North Korea Missile Launch, Venezuela Energy Shortages, Denver Broncos Win Super Bowl
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Turkey Urged To Let In Trapped Syrian Refugees
  
  Turkey Syrian Refugees, Energy Crisis in Venezuela, Handel-Hendrix Museum
22. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/08 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Fantasy Writers: Karen Lord and Maria Turtschaninoff
  
  Two fantasy authors talk about world-building, and the importance of being bored (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Burma Delays Selection of New President
  
  Burma Delays Selection of New President, North Korea Rocket Launch, Human/Animal Hybrids
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Debate In The UK Over Human-Animal Hybrids
  
  Human-animal hybrids, North Korea missile launch, Turkey-Syria refugees
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Tough Talk On North Korea
  
  International reaction to North Korea, Syrian Refugees, Super Bowl
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/08 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Switching On Shetland's Gas
  
  Why Total is switching on a new Shetland gas plant amid a global oil price rout.
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Last of the Red Hot Mamas
  
  The larger than life vaudeville star - Sophie Tucker - died on February 9th 1966.
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Spotlight, Rokia Traoré, Will Smith
  
  Will Smith explains why he and his wife are boycotting the Oscars (R)
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Burma Delays Date for Choosing New President
  
  Speculation grows a deal may be struck to allow Aung San Suu Kyi to become leader.
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Syrian Refugees Stranded Outside Turkey
  
  Thousands of new Syrian refugees are kept from entering Turkey.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Sold into Marriage in Yemen at 13
  
  The incredible story of Gaby Gillespie who overcame murder, suicide and domestic abuse
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Iyad Ameen Madani, Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation
  
  Zeinab Badawi speaks to Iyad Ameen Madani of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (R)
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/08 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why is Water Exceptional?
  
  What does water mean to us? (R)
7. 13:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Do e-Cigarettes Harm Your Chances of Quitting?
  
  Should research described as 'misleading; and 'not scientific' have been published? (R)
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Angela Merkel in Turkey for talks on refugee crisis
  
  Turkey limits refugees entry; Special report from Ethiopia; US Muslims and primaries
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Switching On Shetland's Gas
  
  Why Total is switching on a new Shetland gas plant amid a global oil price rout. (R)
12. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—BBC Trending: The Police Who Ran Away Moments Before An Assassination
  
  Footage of a shooting in Mexico shows armed police fleeing the scene just beforehand.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/08 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2016/02/08 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Beyonce, Bosnia Headscarf Ban & Syrian Refugees
  
  Beyonce stirs up controversy with her new song, Formation
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Sold into Marriage in Yemen at 13
  
  The incredible story of Gaby Gillespie who overcame murder, suicide and domestic abuse (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Angela Merkel in Turkey to Discuss Refugee Crisis
  
  UN accuses Syria of 'extermination' policy, leopard mauls 6 in Indian school.
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/08 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—India Blocks Facebook's Free Net App
  
  Net neutrality campaigners celebrate a ruling from India's telecoms regulator.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—UN Says Syria 'Exterminating Detainees'
  
  Syria 'extermination policy', ICC names secret witnesses, Somalia drought worsens
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/08 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Fantasy Writers: Karen Lord and Maria Turtschaninoff
  
  Two fantasy authors talk about world-building, and the importance of being bored (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Iyad Ameen Madani, Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation
  
  Zeinab Badawi speaks to Iyad Ameen Madani of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (R)
11. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/08 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  
  Discovery—El Nino
  
  El Nino in the Pacific is in full swing, threatening with flood, fire and famine
13. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Turkey under pressure to accept more refugees
  
  Exodus from Aleppo; meteorite in India; Hendrix meets Handel
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—French Ex Minister in Tax Fraud Trial
  
  Jerome Cahuzac trial, Syria 'tortures' detainees, Turkey border shut to Aleppo migrants
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/08 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—India Blocks Facebook's Free Net App
  
  Net neutrality campaigners celebrate a ruling from India's telecoms regulator.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/08 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Spotlight, Rokia Traoré, Will Smith
  
  Will Smith explains why he and his wife are boycotting the Oscars (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/09 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Merkel Critical of Aleppo Strikes
  
  German Chancellor hits out at Moscow over air strikes, French minister in tax trial
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—09/02/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/09 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Cassandro - Queen of Lucha Libre
  
  Mexican wrestler Cassandro performs in drag and is challenging ideas of masculinity
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/09 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—India Releases its Latest GDP Figures
  
  Are the latest figures on the Indian economy simply too good to be true?
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/09 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Sold into Marriage in Yemen at 13
  
  The incredible story of Gaby Gillespie who overcame murder, suicide and domestic abuse (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/09 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How Did Iceland Clean Up its Banks (And Why Can't We)?
  
  Iceland put its prime minister on trial, cleaned up its banks and jailed senior bankers
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/09 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Discovery—El Nino
  
  El Nino in the Pacific is in full swing, threatening with flood, fire and famine (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/09 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syrian Deaths Amount to 'a Policy of Extermination'
  
  Syrian detainees, Cockroach robots, Zuma decision
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/09 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Turkey: Preparing for a Big Increase in Syrian Refugees
  
  Aleppo fighting, Deadly meteorite, the importance of the sigh as a reflex
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/09 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Cassandro - Queen of Lucha Libre
  
  Mexican wrestler Cassandro performs in drag and is challenging ideas of masculinity (R)

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