BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Thursday 25 February 2016

Australasia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Fiji: Aid Efforts Intensify After Cyclone
  
  Aerial pictures show many Fijian communities devastated
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—25/02/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/25 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Assignment—The Christians Stranded in Thailand
  
  The plight of Christians fleeing violence in Pakistan and seeking refuge in Thailand
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—India Special: Bollywood's Challenges
  
  India's changing entertainment industry and actor Manoj Bajpayee on his film Aligarh
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Die Klassen, Die Klassen: How Syrians Adapt to Life in Germany
  
  Germany offers language classes to new arrivals from Syria to help with integration (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Greece Turning into a "Permanent Warehouse of Souls"
  
  According to Greek PM Tsipras; Philippines revolution 30 years on; Any Trump policies?
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Teen Wrongly Accused of Two Murders
  
  The Ugandan teen wrongly accused of two murders and how US lawyer Jim Gash acquitted him (R)
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  The Compass—My Perfect Country, My Perfect Country: Preventing Suicide in Michigan, USA
  
  4/22 Would Michigan's 'zero suicide model' be a policy for adoption in a perfect country?
16. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/25 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 05:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Eating Seafood Linked to Less Alzheimer’s in the Brain
  
  A new study finds that a portion of fish every week may stave off the disease (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—EU Ministers Meet in Brussels Again
  
  Some states take unilateral actions regarding migrants; New Ebola study; NYC Magic Shop
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Stuck on the Greek-Macedonian Border
  
  Thousands waiting in difficult conditions; Fifa elects president; Hospitals in Somalia
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/25 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Assignment—The Christians Stranded in Thailand
  
  The plight of Christians fleeing violence in Pakistan and seeking refuge in Thailand (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Another Meeting in Brussels, Another Attempt to Find Solutions
  
  Thousands stuck in-between European Countries; Irish elections Ahead; New York Magic Shop
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/25 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—London's Foreign Property Buyers
  
  Russian oligarchs in London; money laundering; drinking wine in Ethiopia
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Caracazo Protests
  
  In February 1989 new austerity measures sparked days of violent protests in Venezuela
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—The Right Incentive; Promoting Marijuana; the Power of Addiction
  
  More Or Less asks when prize money of £10,000 is not a good incentive
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Which Way Will Ireland Vote?
  
  Irish voters prepare for the general election on Friday
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Refugees Fear Europe's Borders Will Close
  
  Crisis migration talks in Brussels. Also #MH17; #EDSA30; Hakan Şükür
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The World's First Armless Pilot
  
  Jessica Cox was born without arms - but that has not stopped her learning to fly a plane
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—The Right Incentive; Promoting Marijuana; the Power of Addiction
  
  More Or Less asks when prize money of £10,000 is not a good incentive (R)
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Report into Savile Abuse Criticises BBC
  
  Investigation blames BBC's deferential culture; humming gorillas; Siberia's economy
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—London's Foreign Property Buyers
  
  Russian oligarchs in London; money laundering; drinking wine in Ethiopia (R)
9. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—From Our Own Correspondent: South Korea's Changing Tastes
  
  Why the world's best baguettes are no longer made by French, but South Korean bakers
10. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/25 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Europa League Preview
  
  A look ahead to a busy night in the Europa league including Man Utd and FC Midtjylland
12. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Baby Sex Selection
  
  Model Chrissy Teigen faced a backlash after explaining why she choose a girl through IVF
14. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The World's First Armless Pilot
  
  Jessica Cox was born without arms - but that has not stopped her learning to fly a plane (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Greece Recalls Austria Ambassador over Migrant Crisis
  
  Tensions rise as EU discusses migration, Kenyan president accuses own citizens of crime
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/25 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Assignment—The Christians Stranded in Thailand
  
  The plight of Christians fleeing violence in Pakistan and seeking refuge in Thailand (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Migrant crisis: Greek Diplomatic Row
  
  Greece withdraws ambassador from Austria amid heightened tensions over the migrant crisis
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/25 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Greece Counts Cost of Migrant Crisis
  
  As the migrant crisis deepens, we hear from Athens about the impact on the Greek economy. (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—25/02/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Compass—My Perfect Country, My Perfect Country: Preventing Suicide in Michigan, USA
  
  4/22 Would Michigan's 'zero suicide model' be a policy for adoption in a perfect country? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/25 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Hacking Zika Transmission
  
  Bacteria could be used as Trojan horses to control mosquitoes
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Apple Asks Court to Reverse iPhone Order
  
  Apple asks US federal court to dismiss order to help FBI unlock gunman's iPhone
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/25 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2016/02/25 22:32 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/25 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—The Right Incentive; Promoting Marijuana; the Power of Addiction
  
  More Or Less asks when prize money of £10,000 is not a good incentive (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/26 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US and China Draft UN Resolution Against North Korea
  
  US and China bring resolution to up sanctions against NK for nuclear test /missile launch
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—26/02/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/26 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  World Football—Fifa Election Special: The Build-Up
  
  All the build-up to the Fifa presidential election. Who will succeed Sepp Blatter?
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/26 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Europe Migrant Crisis Deepens
  
  Europe's migrant crisis deepens, as other countries tighten their borders.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/26 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—The Right Incentive; Promoting Marijuana; the Power of Addiction
  
  More Or Less asks when prize money of £10,000 is not a good incentive (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/26 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Tougher North Korea Sanctions Plan Revealed
  
  US and China submit draft resolution to UN; Latest US Republican debate; Apple vs. FBI
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/26 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The World's First Armless Pilot
  
  Jessica Cox was born without arms - but that has not stopped her learning to fly a plane (R)
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/26 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  The Interview—MARTIN SCHULZ, President of the European Parliament
  
  Sarah Montague talks to Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament
16. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/26 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 05:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Hacking Zika Transmission
  
  Bacteria could be used as Trojan horses to control mosquitoes (R)

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