BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Wednesday 9 March 2016

Americas and the Caribbean Schedule

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1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—WHO: 'Don't Travel if Pregnant in Zika Affected Areas'
  
  We hear from Dr Marcus Espinal about Zika in the Americas, US primaries
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—09/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/09 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—An Eton Experience
  
  Each year some of the poorest pupils in Britain enter Eton school on full scholarships
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Nigeria to Stop Importing Petroleum
  
  Nigeria is to stop importing petroleum within 18 months
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs - Meglena Kuneva
  
  Meglena Kuneva on Bulgaria's stance towards the European refugee and migrant deal
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/09 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Easter Rising: Voice of a Rebel
  
  Easter Rising: the centenary of the Irish rebellion told through VR (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—'The Balkan Route' for Migrants Now Closed
  
  Slovenia introduces tougher border rules; More US primaries; Russia reacts to Sharapova
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/09 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—An Eton Experience
  
  Each year some of the poorest pupils in Britain enter Eton school on full scholarships (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—WHO Advises Pregnant Women Against Travel to Latin America
  
  WHO travel warning due to Zika virus; Ethiopia faces worst drought; World Peace App
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Al-Shabab Beach Attack Survivor
  
  Somali student Nasro Dahir Abubakar was on a beach in Mogadishu when militants attacked (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Sanders Wins the Democratic Primary in Michigan
  
  Significant upset over Hilary Clinton; Europe closes more borders; Go: Man v Machine
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump Wins in Michigan and Mississipi
  
  He reaffirms his position as Republican frontrunner; Man behind Sharapova's drug; Eye app
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—'Fifth Beatle' Sir George Martin Dies
  
  Tributes pour from around the world; Trump & Sanders win in Michigan; EU Migrants crisis
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/09 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Elements: The Radioactives
  
  Radium, polonium and radon sound frightening, but are they actually useful for anything?
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Tenerife Air Disaster
  
  In March 1977 the worst accident in the history of civil aviation took place in Tenerife.
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Judith Kerr - When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
  
  Judith Kerr will be talking about her novel When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit (R)
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Surprise Win for Sanders as Trump Swoops to Victory
  
  Four more American states vote in the latest US presidential primaries
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Google Artificial Intelligence Beats Human Champ
  
  South Korea's Go world champion beaten by machine
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Abandoned as a Baby Because of My Face
  
  Howard Shulman was born with an infection that destroyed part of his face.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—09/03/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—'Fifth Beatle' Dies
  
  George Martin shaped sound of The Beatles; ICRC President on Syria; AI beats Go master.
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Elements: The Radioactives
  
  Radium, polonium and radon sound frightening, but are they actually useful for anything? (R)
9. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—The Inquiry: Why Are Wages So Low?
  
  President Obama’s chief economist Jason Furman on the question his boss asks him most.
10. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/09 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—A Repeat Performance?
  
  Will PSG be celebrating on the Stamford Bridge turf again when they face Chelsea tonight?
12. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—AI v Humans
  
  What does the future look like for humans after Google Game wins first GO game?
14. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Abandoned as a Baby Because of My Face
  
  Howard Shulman was born with an infection that destroyed part of his face. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Macedonia Shuts Greek Border to Migrants
  
  Queen Brexit row, new cataract treatment, monk arrested for having pet elephant
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/09 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Oil Price Falls Hit Nigerian Economy
  
  A foreign currency shortage is making life difficult for Nigerian businesses.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Does Queen Back EU Exit?
  
  Palace denies claim of Monarch's 'eurosceptic' remarks,Macedonia shuts border to migrants
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/09 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—An Eton Experience
  
  Each year some of the poorest pupils in Britain enter Eton school on full scholarships (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs - Meglena Kuneva
  
  Meglena Kuneva on Bulgaria's stance towards the European refugee and migrant deal (R)
11. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/09 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  
  Health Check—One Man’s Mission to Prevent Suicides
  
  The Australian sheep farmer who writes and places suicide prevention ads in local papers
13. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—09/03/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Chile: Death Squad General Dies
  
  Sergio Arellano Stark led 'Caravan of Death'; IS weapons expert caught in Iraq?
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/09 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Oil Price Falls Hit Nigerian Economy
  
  A foreign currency shortage is making life difficult for Nigerian businesses.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/09 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Judith Kerr - When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
  
  Judith Kerr will be talking about her novel When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/10 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—African Rhino Killings on the Rise
  
  Figures for 2015 show more than 1,300 Rhino slaughtered; Myanmar chooses new president
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—10/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/10 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Kidnapped in Mexico
  
  Vladimir Hernandez gets a rare insight into the world of kidnapping in Mexico
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/10 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Myanmar to Choose President
  
  Myanmar is due to choose the first president of a new democratic age
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/10 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Compass—My Perfect Country, My Perfect Country: Legal Advice in Uganda
  
  6/22 How a group of legal experts revolutionised Uganda's legal system through social media
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/10 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Health Check—One Man’s Mission to Prevent Suicides
  
  The Australian sheep farmer who writes and places suicide prevention ads in local papers (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/10 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The Next Big Democratic Primary is in Florida
  
  Clinton and Sanders Debate; 5 years of conflict in Syria; Firefighter Dog
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/10 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Kidnapped in Mexico
  
  Vladimir Hernandez gets a rare insight into the world of kidnapping in Mexico (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/10 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Myanmar's Parliament Chooses Next President
  
  Myanmar's new President; Mexico kidnappings; The man with a ticket to go to space
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/10 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Abandoned as a Baby Because of My Face
  
  Howard Shulman was born with an infection that destroyed part of his face. (R)

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