BBC World Service Online Schedule Wednesday 13 April 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—'Unhappy' Equal Pay Day
  
  How the US campaign for equal pay for women is being fought, and why it matters
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Running for the Love of my Husband
  
  When Lisa Hallet's soldier husband was killed, she began running to cope with her grief. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Journalist and Author - Florence Hartmann
  
  Shaun Ley speaks to journalist and author Florence Hartmann
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/13 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Freedom of Expression Awards
  
  Honouring activists at the Freedom of Expression Awards (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brazilian President Calls Her Deputy a Traitor
  
  Brazilian leaders' row; South Korean elections; South Sudan rebel
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brazil Impeachment: Another Party Abandons Governing Coalition
  
  Brazil impeachment; Syrian document leak; Panama papers firm raided
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/13 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Trading Hair
  
  Why women in India shave their natural hair and why South African women want to buy it
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—OECD Meeting on Combating Tax Evasion
  
  Tax evasion; Syrian peace talks; Civilian starvation concerns due to Boko Haram conflict
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Rich Nations Meet After Big Tax Evasion Leak
  
  International tax evasion meeting; Brazil's coalition breakdown; rap vs rock
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Finding a Joint Approach to Combat Tax Evasion
  
  Tax evasion meeting; Syria peace talks in Geneva; Mini rockets to another solar system
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/13 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The Secret Life of the Private Wealth Manager
  
  Who are the people advising the ultra-rich on how to manage their financial affairs?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Amritsar Massacre of 1919
  
  On 13 April 1919, the British Indian Army fired on an unarmed crowd, killing hundreds
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Afro-Mexicans
  
  Mexico’s black communities feel ignored and are using culture to fight for recognition. (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Indirect Syria Peace Talks Begin in Geneva
  
  Escalating violence near Aleppo is threatening to derail a ceasefire agreement.
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Can Tax Evasion Ever Be Stopped?
  
  Tax officials try to shape a global response to the Panama Papers
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Pakistan's Top Cage Fighter
  
  The Pakistani cage fighter who is now training street kids in mixed martial arts
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—China: Gay Couple Lose Marriage Case
  
  Chinese court refuses to recognise gay marriage, Syria peace talks, Arnold Wesker dies
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/13 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Trading Hair
  
  Why women in India shave their natural hair and why South African women want to buy it (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Chibok Abductions: Two Years On
  
  Not one girl rescued; Russian writer Boris Akunin; Inky the escaped octopus
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Journalist and Author - Florence Hartmann
  
  Shaun Ley speaks to journalist and author Florence Hartmann (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/13 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Freedom of Expression Awards
  
  Honouring activists at the Freedom of Expression Awards (R)
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—The Secret Life of the Private Wealth Manager
  
  Who are the people advising the ultra-rich on how to manage their financial affairs? (R)
13. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—The Inquiry: Do We Have Enough Genders?
  
  Brin Bixby, who is bi-gender, says gender is a spectrum
14. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/13 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—'It's Time to Say Goodbye'
  
  Kobe Bryant brings down the curtain on what's been an amazing 20-year basketball career
16. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—OK to laugh at world leaders?
  
  Turkish President Erdogan has filed a criminal complaint against a German satirist.
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Bulgaria Urges Citizens Not to Mistreat Migrants
  
  Bulgarian Interior Minister speaks out after controversy over vigilantes' video
20. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/13 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Europe debates trade secrets protection
  
  But there are concerns a proposed bill could turn whistleblowers into criminals.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—'Monster' Found in Loch Ness
  
  Prop found as survey throws doubt on real monster,Bulgarian call not to mistreat migrants
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/13 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Trading Hair
  
  Why women in India shave their natural hair and why South African women want to buy it (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Pakistan's Top Cage Fighter
  
  The Pakistani cage fighter who is now training street kids in mixed martial arts (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—Drought in Southern Africa
  
  Malawi declares national disaster; London's corrupt property tour; Royals in Bhutan
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—13/04/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Journalist and Author - Florence Hartmann
  
  Shaun Ley speaks to journalist and author Florence Hartmann (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/13 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Yellow Fever Outbreak in Angola Worsens Vaccine Shortage
  
  Outbreak of yellow fever in Angola kills more than 200
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Brain Implant Allows Paralysed Man To Use Hand
  
  Paralysed man moves his hand after brain implant, South Korean president loses majority
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—13/04/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/13 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Europe debates trade secrets protection
  
  But there are concerns a proposed bill could turn whistleblowers into criminals.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/13 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Afro-Mexicans
  
  Mexico’s black communities feel ignored and are using culture to fight for recognition. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/14 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Coal giant Peabody files for bankruptcy protection
  
  Peabody Energy, the world's biggest coal miner, has filed for bankruptcy protection.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/14 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Pakistan's Top Cage Fighter
  
  The Pakistani cage fighter who is now training street kids in mixed martial arts (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/14 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Soul Music, Hallelujah
  
  3/3 The emotional impact of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah first released in 1984
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/14 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Yellow Fever Outbreak in Angola Worsens Vaccine Shortage
  
  Outbreak of yellow fever in Angola kills more than 200 (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/14 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Boko Haram Violence Survivor Speaks Out
  
  Nigeria Boko Haram; Migrants in Macedonia; Uganda cancer
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/14 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—De-radicalising Boko Haram Militants
  
  Boko Haram insurgents; Quadriplegic man; Chibok Girls: two years on
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/14 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Norway: Parents Against the State
  
  Norway's child protection policies are attracting sharp criticism both at home and abroad.
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/14 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Nigeria Violence: Life In The Traumatised City Of Yola
  
  Boko Haram insurgency; Kobe Bryant's retirement; Zika virus latest

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