BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Monday 9 January 2017

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1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Iranians Mourn Rafsanjani
  
  Three days of national mourning for former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani in Iran.
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—09/01/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/09 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Pianists
  
  Two child prodigies turned world-class pianists on their personal and musical journeys
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Trump and the Motor Industry
  
  As motor industry bosses meet in Detroit, what could President Trump mean for the sector?
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/09 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Of Maize and Men: The Rise
  
  The story of how one crop came to be the world's most important ingredient. (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Psychologist and Trauma Therapist - Jan Kizilhan
  
  Jan Kizilhan has helped Yazidi female victims from Iraq to start a new life
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/09 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Carrying Guns
  
  In the countries where it’s legal, why do people choose to bear arms? (R)
14. 02:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Should we really be drinking eight glasses of water a day?
  
  How much water do we need and how much is too much? (R)
15. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Influential Former Iranian President Dies
  
  Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, has led tributes to Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.
17. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/09 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 03:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Pianists
  
  Two child prodigies turned world-class pianists on their personal and musical journeys (R)
19. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Tributes Paid To Iran's Former President Rafsanjani
  
  Iran's former president, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, has died at 82.
21. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 05:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The Powers of the American President
  
  What does it take to do one of the most powerful jobs in the world?
23. 05:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Lamine Gueye - Senegalese Skier
  
  The story of the first black African to compete at the Winter Olympics.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—New Round of Cyprus Peace Talks To Start
  
  Talks aimed at reunifying Cyprus will begin in Geneva shortly amid renewed hope of a deal
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Best Chance Yet To End Division of Cyprus
  
  Cyprus has been split into a Greek Cypriot south and a Turkish Cypriot north since 1974.
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Cyprus Reunion: 'Citizens Will Decide', Says UN
  
  Since Turkey invaded in 1974, Cyprus has been split into Greek and Turkish zones.
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/09 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Trump's Global Impact
  
  One leading forecaster says the new US President will bring on "geopolitical recession".
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Turkey's Headscarf Row
  
  In 1999 a Turkish woman MP appeared in parliament wearing a headscarf. It caused uproar.
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Psychologist and Trauma Therapist - Jan Kizilhan
  
  Jan Kizilhan has helped Yazidi female victims from Iraq to start a new life (R)
12. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/09 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Pianists
  
  Two child prodigies turned world-class pianists on their personal and musical journeys (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Cyprus Peace Talks Begin
  
  The leaders of Cyprus meet in Geneva for UN-led talks on re-unification
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Assad Says Aleppo Was a Critical Moment in the War
  
  Syrian president says his forces are on the road to victory.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Sigourney Weaver, Riz Ahmed, Felicity Jones
  
  Sigourney Weaver talks about her role in the Alien films. (R)
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Cyprus Peace Talks Begin
  
  The leaders of Cyprus are meeting in Geneva for UN-led talks
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/09 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Trump's Global Impact
  
  One leading forecaster says the new US President will bring on "geopolitical recession". (R)
7. 13:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Turkey's Headscarf Row
  
  In 1999 a Turkish woman MP appeared in parliament wearing a headscarf. It caused uproar. (R)
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Cyprus Reunification Talks
  
  Greek and Turkish leaders of Cyprus begin talks aimed at reunifying the divided island.
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Psychologist and Trauma Therapist - Jan Kizilhan
  
  Jan Kizilhan has helped Yazidi female victims from Iraq to start a new life (R)
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/09 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—The vote that could change world football
  
  Will the football World Cup be expanded to 48 teams?
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Award Ceremonies and Politics
  
  Are award ceremonies the place to express political views?
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Extreme Marriage Counselling in China
  
  Zhu Lifei from China has set up a business to break up extra-marital affairs.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Leaders Hold Talks on Reunification of Cyprus
  
  UN-brokered Cyprus talks aim to end 40 years of division
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/09 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Trump's Manufacturing Rebuild Puts Carmakers In Spotlight
  
  Ford and Fiat Chrysler will build in the US, but BMW is committed to new plant in Mexico.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Special Forces' Raid in Syria
  
  Pentagon says US special forces carried out successful raid against IS leaders in Syria
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/09 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Pianists
  
  Two child prodigies turned world-class pianists on their personal and musical journeys (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Psychologist and Trauma Therapist - Jan Kizilhan
  
  Jan Kizilhan has helped Yazidi female victims from Iraq to start a new life (R)
11. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/09 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Future of the Climate Deal
  
  What will President Trump mean for international deals to avert climate change?
13. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Turkey Constitutional Changes
  
  Parliament in Ankara debates a proposal to introduce an executive presidency
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Special Forces "Successful" Syria Attack
  
  US forces mount raid against Islamic State in Deir Ezzor, eastern Syria
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/09 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Trump's Manufacturing Rebuild Puts Carmakers In Spotlight
  
  Ford and Fiat Chrysler will build in the US, but BMW is committed to new plant in Mexico.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/09 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Sigourney Weaver, Riz Ahmed, Felicity Jones
  
  Sigourney Weaver talks about her role in the Alien films. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/10 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Son-in-Law Gets Adviser Job
  
  President-elect Trump is to make his son-in-law Jared Kushner one of his senior advisers.
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—10/01/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/10 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Remote Control War
  
  How drones are fundamentally changing the face of warfare
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/10 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—VW chiefs 'hushed up emission cheating'
  
  Another twist in the VW emissions scandal in the US.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/10 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Is There Anybody Out There?
  
  The story of the search for extra-terrestrial life
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/10 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Future of the Climate Deal
  
  What will President Trump mean for international deals to avert climate change? (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/10 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President-elect Trump Hires Son-in-Law
  
  Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, will become a senior White House advisor.
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/10 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Remote Control War
  
  How drones are fundamentally changing the face of warfare (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/10 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President-elect Trump Names Son-in Law To Serve
  
  Jared Kushner, if confirmed by Congress, will help formulate key US policies.
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/10 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Extreme Marriage Counselling in China
  
  Zhu Lifei from China has set up a business to break up extra-marital affairs. (R)

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