BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Wednesday 16 March 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—16/03/2016 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—16/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/16 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Lynn Hill - 21st Century War Poet
  
  US Air Force veteran and poet Lynn Hill opens up the alien soul of 21st Century warfare (R)
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Crucial Vote in US Primary Elections
  
  Five US states are holding primary elections for November's presidential election
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Lebanon's Education Minister - Elias Bou Saab
  
  What is the collateral damage for Lebanon from the Syrian conflict?
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/16 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—In the Realm of Robots
  
  The risks and benefits of AI in collaboration with the Cambridge Science Festival (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Florida Win Boosts Donald Trump
  
  Donald Trump's victory in Florida; Brussels shooting; Australia mafia
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/16 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Lynn Hill - 21st Century War Poet
  
  US Air Force veteran and poet Lynn Hill opens up the alien soul of 21st Century warfare (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Donald Trump: 'Florida An Amazing Night'
  
  Trump's Florida victory; Peace efforts in Colombia; Tanzania prostitutes
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Forced to 'Surf' a Tsunami
  
  The photographer who survived a tsunami by riding the wave in a tiny boat. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Primaries: Why Florida Matters?
  
  US politics; Pakistan bomb attack; Nigeria oil
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Primaries: Trump/Clinton Face-Off in November?
  
  US primaries; Brussels shooting; Diary from the outskirts of Damascus
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Primaries: The Gamechanger Super Tuesday?
  
  The White House race; Pakistan blast; E-cigarettes partial ban in the US and Britain
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/16 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Elements: Germanium
  
  Nanotech, virtual reality, and the stuff that could oust the silicon from Silicon Valley.
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Mad Cow Disease and CJD
  
  How a disease affecting cattle was transferred to the human population in Britain.
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Questions—Latvia and Europe
  
  A debate on Latvia and its future. (R)
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Trump, Clinton Score Big Leads
  
  Returning home to Damascus; Shakespeare's last handwritten play; Quest for immortality
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Brussels Police Raid: One Man Killed and Two People Detained
  
  Details of police operation, Trump and Clinton dominate US primaries, Nigeria bomb attack
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—South Africa's HIV Positive Judge
  
  Justice Edwin Cameron - South Africa's top judge who is openly gay and HIV positive.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—16/03/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Trump & Clinton Cruise to Pole Position
  
  US Primaries; Brussels terror raids; Thailand's obese monks
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Donald Trump: The People's Billionaire
  
  Donald Trump - billionaire, celebrity and now politician. Justin Webb tells his story (R)
9. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/16 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Bayern or Juventus?
  
  Bayern Munich and Juventus are level at 2-2 after the first-leg of their last 16 tie.
11. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Women in politics
  
  Do we expect our female politicians to behave differently to men?
13. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—South Africa's HIV Positive Judge
  
  Justice Edwin Cameron - South Africa's top judge who is openly gay and HIV positive. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Obama Makes Controversial Nomination to Supreme Court
  
  Liberal judge is nominated by President, FIFA alleges corruption by its own officials
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/16 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Growth Forecasts Cut in UK Budget
  
  We ask whether Britain's finance minister has a recipe for economic revival.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—FIFA Chasing Compensation
  
  FIFA chasing compensation in US courts; Obama nominates moderate to Surpreme Court
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/16 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Batman and Ethan
  
  The 10-year-old blind boy and gifted musician, learning echolocation from Daniel Kish (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Lebanon's Education Minister - Elias Bou Saab
  
  What is the collateral damage for Lebanon from the Syrian conflict? (R)
11. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/16 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Long-term Neurological Problems in Liberian Ebola Survivors
  
  A new study finds brain symptoms being experienced by most, six months after infection
13. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Supreme Court nomination
  
  Obama chooses Merrick Garland; Syria's Kurds plan federal system; Islamic metamaterials
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Brazil: Ex-President Lula Gets Cabinet Post
  
  President Dilma Rousseff appoints predecessor, Obama nominates US Supreme Court judge
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/16 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Growth Forecasts Cut in UK Budget
  
  We ask whether Britain's finance minister has a recipe for economic revival.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  World Questions—Latvia and Europe
  
  A debate on Latvia and its future. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Brazil's former leader investigated for corruption
  
  Judge releases Lula's phone taps, Garland for Supreme Court, software simulates bloodflow
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—17/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/17 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Hungary at the Cutting Edge
  
  Maria Margaronis examines Hungary's hardline response to migration in Europe
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Brazil's Lula To Be President Rousseff's Chief of Staff
  
  She dismissed claims it part of a strategy to shield him from a corruption investigation.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Compass—The Battle of Ideas in the Middle East - Part One
  
  Who’s leading the political and spiritual fightback against the so-called Islamic State?
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/17 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Long-term Neurological Problems in Liberian Ebola Survivors
  
  A new study finds brain symptoms being experienced by most, six months after infection (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Political Protests in Brazil
  
  Brazil protests; US Supreme Court row; North Korea tourism
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/17 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Hungary at the Cutting Edge
  
  Maria Margaronis examines Hungary's hardline response to migration in Europe (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Anger in Brazil
  
  Political protests in Brazil; US Supreme Court row; Visiting North Korea
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—South Africa's HIV Positive Judge
  
  Justice Edwin Cameron - South Africa's top judge who is openly gay and HIV positive. (R)

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