BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Tuesday 15 November 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Obama Urges Donald Trump to Reach Out
  
  President Obama advice for Donald Trump, giant shield for Chernobyl reactor
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—15/11/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/11/15 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Searching for Tobias
  
  In Mississippi in 2008, 15-year-old Tobias dreamt of being a policeman. Did he succeed?
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—More Queues Expected Outside Indian Banks
  
  The surprise withdrawal of two of the country's bank-notes causes further chaos.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—After the Electoral Shocks of Brexit and the US Election - What Next?
  
  Has a pattern been set first by Brexit, and then the US election?
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/11/15 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Inflamed Mind
  
  Can your immune system make you psychotic or depressed? (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Obama to Reassure EU Allies in America's Commitment
  
  Obama reassures US's committed to NATO; Chemical weapons in Aleppo; Dadaab refugee camp
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/11/15 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Searching for Tobias
  
  In Mississippi in 2008, 15-year-old Tobias dreamt of being a policeman. Did he succeed? (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Putin Says Trump Agrees to Normalise Relations
  
  Trump speaks to Putin on the phone; Heroin production in Mexico; Clashes in Kano, Nigeria
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Held by Somali Pirates for over Four Years
  
  Shen Jui-chang was held hostage by pirates and ate scorpions and snakes to survive (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Obama Seeks to Allay Trump Concerns
  
  Obama to reassure allies on Europe visit; Russian economic minister arrested; Dadaab camp
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Obama to Reassure Allies on Visit to Europe
  
  Obama begins final foreign tour in Greece; Chemical weapons in Aleppo; Planned parenthood
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Russia Detains Economic Minister
  
  Russia's economy minister detained; Interviews with Bernie Sanders and Christine Lagarde
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/11/15 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The World's Working Mothers
  
  The US is one of three countries in the world that doesn't guarantee paid maternity leave
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Burning of the Satanic Verses
  
  The publication of Salman Rushdie's book outraged many Muslims around the world
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—After the Electoral Shocks of Brexit and the US Election - What Next?
  
  Has a pattern been set first by Brexit, and then the US election? (R)
12. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/11/15 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Searching for Tobias
  
  In Mississippi in 2008, 15-year-old Tobias dreamt of being a policeman. Did he succeed? (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Barack Obama Seeks to Calm US Allies' Nato Concerns
  
  Mr Trump had said he might abandon a guarantee of protection for fellow Nato countries
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Russian Economy Minister Arrested
  
  Alexei Ulyukayev accused of extorting a $2m bribe
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Drones and their Impact on the World
  
  The history, present and future of drones. (R)
3. 12:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Graeme Souness and the Turkish Flag Incident
  
  How the Scottish manager caused uproar at an Istanbul derby match in 1996. (R)
4. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/11/2016 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/11/15 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The World's Working Mothers
  
  The US is one of three countries in the world that doesn't guarantee paid maternity leave (R)
8. 13:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Burning of the Satanic Verses
  
  The publication of Salman Rushdie's book outraged many Muslims around the world (R)
9. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Russian Economy Minister Arrested
  
  Alexei Ulyukayev charged with $2m bribe; Bernie Sanders interview; Mexico's heroin trade
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—After the Electoral Shocks of Brexit and the US Election - What Next?
  
  Has a pattern been set first by Brexit, and then the US election? (R)
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/11/15 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2016/11/15 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—2016/11/15 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Facebook News Debate
  
  How much does Facebook influence your views on news?
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Bodyguard for Moscow's Gay Scene
  
  Tapir is a bodyguard at LGBTQ events in Moscow which are regularly under threat
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Russia Launches Wave of Air Strikes in Syria
  
  Russian jets and missiles attack Islamists in several locations across Syria
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/11/15 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Government Bond Sell-off Continues
  
  Government bond yields are continuing to rise following Donald Trump's election victory.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Russian Planes Pound Targets in Syria
  
  Russia and Syria launch offensive on rebel positions in several provinces
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/11/15 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—How to Win a US Election
  
  A post-election view of the US presidential race from the perspective of the winning side (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—After the Electoral Shocks of Brexit and the US Election - What Next?
  
  Has a pattern been set first by Brexit, and then the US election? (R)
11. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/11/15 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—The Mystery of the Beagle 2 Lander
  
  Solving the mystery of the Beagle 2 lander to Mars
13. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Air Strikes Resume on Rebel-held Aleppo
  
  Syrian planes target Aleppo; Google tackles fake news; Should US Democrats pivot left?
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Condemns Russia over Syrian Air Assaults
  
  US: attacks on civilians violate international law; dispute over 'lost Van Gogh sketches'
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/11/15 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Government Bond Sell-off Continues
  
  Government bond yields are continuing to rise following Donald Trump's election victory.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/15 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Drones and their Impact on the World
  
  The history, present and future of drones. (R)
21. 23:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Haber-Bosch Process
  
  Saving lives with thin air - by taking nitrogen from the air to make fertiliser (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/16 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Syrian President Assad Talks About Trump
  
  US criticises Russian air strikes on Syria; unifying talk in the Republican party
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—16/11/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/11/16 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Country Down Under
  
  How country music became a powerful form of expression for Australia’s Aboriginal peoples
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/16 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Can South Korea's President Stay in Power?
  
  Will South Korea's president, Park Geun-Hye resign - or even be impeached?
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/16 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—UN Special Envoy for Syria - Staffan de Mistura
  
  Is ending the Syrian conflict mission impossible?
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/11/16 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—The Mystery of the Beagle 2 Lander
  
  Solving the mystery of the Beagle 2 lander to Mars (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/16 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syria's Assad Hopes for Ally in Trump
  
  Syrian president hopes Donald Trump will be an "anti-terror ally" but remains "cautious".
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/11/16 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Country Down Under
  
  How country music became a powerful form of expression for Australia’s Aboriginal peoples (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/16 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Russian Air Strikes on Aleppo Resume
  
  Is this the big push to retake the Syrian city from forces opposed to Bashar al-Assad?
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/11/16 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Bodyguard for Moscow's Gay Scene
  
  Tapir is a bodyguard at LGBTQ events in Moscow which are regularly under threat (R)

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