BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Wednesday 19 August 2015

Americas and the Caribbean Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Investors Edgy as Chinese Stocks Fall Again
  
  The economic slowdown in China means investors around the world are increasingly jittery.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Standing Up to Neo-Nazis
  
  Americans Sherrill and Bobby Harper resisted a white supremacist take-over of their area. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—19/08/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Amerasians - Children of the Dust, Amerasians - Children of the Dust
  
  Trista Goldberg looks at the story of Vietnamese Amerasians - children fathered by Amer...
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—19/08/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Interview with One of Iran's Vice Presidents, Masoumeh Ebtekar
  
  Masoumeh Ebtekar discusses Iran's place in the world. (R)
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Egypt’s Anti-Terrorism Laws Deconstructed
  
  Will Egypt’s new anti-terrorism laws curb freedom of expression? (R)
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Search Continues For Bangkok Suspect
  
  Bangkok bombing; Greek Crisis; City Happiness.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—19/08/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—19/08/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Elements: Hydrogen and Acids
  
  These powerful chemicals are essential for industry, but are dangerous to handle.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Assassination of Leon Trotsky
  
  Esteban Volkov recalls the murder of his grandfather, Leon Trotsky, in Mexico in Aug 1940
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  Global Beats—Cuban Overture
  
  Music from Havana's best new artists including La Reyna y La Real, Eme Alfonso and more. (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Bangkok Bomber 'Part of Network'
  
  Thai police still do not know who carried out the bombing or why
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Thai police release bombing suspect sketch
  
  German MPs Back Greek bailout deal, Palmyra archaeologist killed by IS, China censorship.
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Trailblazing Runner from Nepal
  
  Long walks collecting water as a child gave Mira Rai stamina to run 50km trail races.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—19/08/2015 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—"Female Viagra" No Magic Pill
  
  Pill aims to boost women's libido; no Muslim migrants for Slovakia; Nigerian funk pioneer
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Sympathy for Ashley Madison Hack?
  
  User details from a website for people looking to cheat on their spouse have been leaked.
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Elements: Hydrogen and Acids
  
  These powerful chemicals are essential for industry, but are dangerous to handle. (R)
9. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—More or Less: Worm Wars
  
  Are mass deworming projects a good idea?
10. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Sebastian Coe Elected IAAF President
  
  Former Olympic 1500m champion Sebastian Coe is the new president of the IAAF.
12. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 16:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Interview with One of Iran's Vice Presidents, Masoumeh Ebtekar
  
  Masoumeh Ebtekar discusses Iran's place in the world. (R)
14. 16:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 16:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Amerasians - Children of the Dust, Amerasians - Children of the Dust
  
  Trista Goldberg looks at the story of Vietnamese Amerasians - children fathered by Amer... (R)
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Pistorius Jail Release Delayed
  
  Germany's migrants, Bangkok bomber part of network, Ashley Madison hack update.
18. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—German MPs Approve Greek Bailout
  
  After worries Germany would reject a bailout for Greece, MPs vote strongly in favour.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—'Coal Error' Over China's CO2
  
  Pistorius release on hold, Slovakia Muslim refugees, sweetgrass and mosquitoes.
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Does Eating Spicy Food Help You Live Longer?
  
  The new study that finds people who regularly eat spicy food have a lower risk of death.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Trailblazing Runner from Nepal
  
  Long walks collecting water as a child gave Mira Rai stamina to run 50km trail races. (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Syria UNESCO
  
  UNESCO's DG condemns archaeologist murder; dating website; violinists in tuxedos
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Interview with One of Iran's Vice Presidents, Masoumeh Ebtekar
  
  Masoumeh Ebtekar discusses Iran's place in the world. (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Amerasians - Children of the Dust, Amerasians - Children of the Dust
  
  Trista Goldberg looks at the story of Vietnamese Amerasians - children fathered by Amer... (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—China CO2 'Exaggerated'
  
  Germany expects 800,000 migrants, Ashley Madison latest, secrets of sweetgrass
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—German MPs Approve Greek Bailout
  
  After worries Germany would reject a bailout for Greece, MPs vote strongly in favour
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—20/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—China's CO2 Data 'Skewed'
  
  EU's migrant worries, gold coins off Florida coast, Hamlet - when to ask a question?
19. 23:20GMT
  
  Sports News—20/08/2015
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
20. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Does Eating Spicy Food Help You Live Longer?
  
  The new study that finds people who regularly eat spicy food have a lower risk of death. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—20/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Power Struggle Over Libya's Sovereign Wealth
  
  One of the two men claiming to run the Libyan Investment Authority puts his case.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—20/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Trailblazing Runner from Nepal
  
  Long walks collecting water as a child gave Mira Rai stamina to run 50km trail races. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—20/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—20/08/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Assignment—The Harragas of Algeria
  
  The Harragas of Algeria - young people who burn their identity papers and head to Europe. (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—20/08/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—20/08/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—20/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Companies Without Managers
  
  Who's your boss? Peter Day asks how three companies, without managers, do business. (R)
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Does Eating Spicy Food Help You Live Longer?
  
  The new study that finds people who regularly eat spicy food have a lower risk of death. (R)
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—20/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Large Car Bomb Explodes Near Security Building in Cairo
  
  Blast rocks Egypt's capital; Albino kids receive prostethic limbs; 350 gold coins found.

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