BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Wednesday 27 January 2016

Europe and the Middle East Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Israeli PM criticizes UN Chief
  
  Israeli PM Netanyahu accuses UN secretary general of encouraging terrorism
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—27/01/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/27 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Raising the Dead
  
  Music teacher Francesco Lotoro resurrects the music of Holocaust victims
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—North Korea Top of Kerry's Agenda in China
  
  John Kerry plans to discuss North Korea's nuclear tests with Chinese officials
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Our Year in Space
  
  Mikhail Kornienko and Scott Kelly are the first astronauts to spend a year in space (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Tennis Authorities to Review Anti-Corruption Practices
  
  Tennis Enquiry; Iphone sales slow; Is Trump the Christian choice?
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/27 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—UK Internet Minister on the Fight Against Online Extremists
  
  Britain’s Baroness Shields on the tools to counter extremist groups online (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Tennis Match Fixing Review Announced
  
  Tennis authorities respond to corruption allegations; Marathon dog; Cartoonist in court
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Growing Concern Over Zika Virus Spread
  
  New scientific research on Zika virus; A conspiracy theory's life cycle; Marathon Dog
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/27 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Raising the Dead
  
  Music teacher Francesco Lotoro resurrects the music of Holocaust victims (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Corruption: Tackling a Menace to Tennis
  
  Tennis corruption enquiry, Malaysian 'cartoonophobia', Increase in Turkey/PKK violence
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Is Apple Losing its Bite?
  
  iPhone sales slow; An argument about land rights in Oregon turns fatal; Zika virus
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/27 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—UK Internet Minister on the Fight Against Online Extremists
  
  Britain’s Baroness Shields on the tools to counter extremist groups online (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Tennis Corruption Probe Announced
  
  Investigating Corruption; iPhone sales drop; The politics of fear and human rights
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/27 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Have We Hit Peak Apple?
  
  iPhones in China; lead in the water; US infrastructure
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Challenger Disaster
  
  On 28 January 1986 The Challenger space shuttle launch went horribly wrong
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The New Face of Development
  
  Can the new Sustainable Development Goals really eradicate poverty by 2030? (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Zika Virus Now Recorded in Europe
  
  The virus is linked to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Is Iran 'Back in Business'?
  
  Iran's president Rouhani continues with his visit to Europe, hoping to secure trade deals
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Our Love Survived the Syrian Conflict
  
  One couple's struggle to stay together in the midst of the Syrian conflict
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Tackling the Zika Virus Outbreak
  
  Responding to the Zika crisis; people trafficking via the UK; Google's taxes
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Chief Executive Cuadrilla Resources - Francis Egan
  
  Hardtalk talks Fracking with Francis Egan, who wants to bring it to the UK
7. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/27 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 14:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—UK Internet Minister on the Fight Against Online Extremists
  
  Britain’s Baroness Shields on the tools to counter extremist groups online (R)
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Have We Hit Peak Apple?
  
  iPhones in China; lead in the water; US infrastructure (R)
11. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—The Inquiry: How Has the US Gun Lobby Been so Successful?
  
  The National Rifle Association is one of the most powerful organisations in the US
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/27 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Tax Problems in Italian Football
  
  Serie A side AC Milan among 35 Italian football teams under investigation by tax police
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Iran, Statues and Nudity
  
  Should statues be covered up for modesty as Italy did for the visit of Iran's President?
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Our Love Survived the Syrian Conflict
  
  One couple's struggle to stay together in the midst of the Syrian conflict (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Search for Zika Cure
  
  New rules in wake of Volkswagen scandal, EU says Greece neglects borders, Trump row
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/27 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Iran's President Continues European Tour
  
  President Rouhani is in Europe, boosting trade ties for Iran.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—New Powers to Prevent Volkswagen Scandal
  
  Greece gets EU rap for neglecting borders; largest solar system discovery
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/27 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Raising the Dead
  
  Music teacher Francesco Lotoro resurrects the music of Holocaust victims (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Chief Executive Cuadrilla Resources - Francis Egan
  
  Hardtalk talks Fracking with Francis Egan, who wants to bring it to the UK (R)
11. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/27 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Is Catching Up with Sleep Good for Your Health?
  
  A new study finds a lie-in mitigates the increased diabetes risk after sleep deprivation
13. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Zika Vaccine Hunt
  
  Inside Zika testing lab; EU warns Greece over border controls; crossing The Empty Quarter
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Cashing in on El Chapo
  
  Commercial merchandise venture by drug lord's family, global tax avoidance deal
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/27 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Iran's President Continues European Tour
  
  President Rouhani is in Europe, boosting trade ties for Iran
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/27 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The New Face of Development
  
  Can the new Sustainable Development Goals really eradicate poverty by 2030? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/28 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Zika Vaccine '10 Years Away'
  
  Scientists look for Zika cure, Facebook profits, EU warns Greece over border controls
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—28/01/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/28 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Women in Love in Bangladesh
  
  Lipika Pelham on the extraordinary story behind Bangladesh’s first same sex wedding
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/28 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Iran's 'Tantalising' New Business Opportunities
  
  Natural gas, automobiles and planes are touted as Iran's new business opportunities
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/28 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Our Love Survived the Syrian Conflict
  
  One couple's struggle to stay together in the midst of the Syrian conflict (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/28 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Sweden's Plan to Expel Asylum Seekers
  
  Swedish immigration; Gbagbo trial; Challenger anniversary
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/28 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Is Catching Up with Sleep Good for Your Health?
  
  A new study finds a lie-in mitigates the increased diabetes risk after sleep deprivation (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/28 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Gbagbo Trial Set to Commence
  
  Laurent Gbagbo trial; Zika virus; Solar system discovery
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/28 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster Remembered
  
  Challenger anniversary; Swedish immigration; Sierra Leone abortion
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/28 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Women in Love in Bangladesh
  
  Lipika Pelham on the extraordinary story behind Bangladesh’s first same sex wedding (R)

Thursday 28 January 2016

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