BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Friday 30 December 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—President Obama: Expulsion of Russian Diplomats 'Necessary and Appropriate'
  
  Expulsion of Russian diplomats 'necessary and appropriate', Syrian ceasefire
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—30/12/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/30 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  World Football—2016: Memories, Tributes and Historic moments
  
  A tribute to Johan Cruyff and Carlos Alberto who both died in 2016.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—President Obama Expels Russian Diplomats
  
  President Obama has ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Secret Link Between Two Gymnasts
  
  Jennifer Bricker was born without legs and idolised the Olympic gymnast Dominique Moceanu (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Russia Vows Response to Diplomat Expulsions from US
  
  Russia has promised to respond to the expulsion of 35 of its diplomats from Washington
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/30 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—State of the Climate 2016
  
  Science in Action concludes the year with a review of the highs and lows of climate 2016. (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Russia Vows 'Significant Discomfort' to US
  
  Russia has promised to respond to the expulsion of 35 of its diplomats from Washington
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Is the Ceasefire in Syria Holding?
  
  A nationwide ceasefire between government forces and rebel groups has come into effect
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/30 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  World Football—2016: Memories, Tributes and Historic moments
  
  A tribute to Johan Cruyff and Carlos Alberto who both died in 2016. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Russia Promises Significant Response to US Sanctions
  
  Russia has promised to respond to the expulsion of 35 of its diplomats from Washington
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syria Truce Holding Despite 'Clashes'
  
  A new nationwide ceasefire appears to be largely holding.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/30 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—State of the Climate 2016
  
  Science in Action concludes the year with a review of the highs and lows of climate 2016. (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Russia Vows Response Expulsions from US
  
  Russia has promised to respond to the expulsion of 35 of its diplomats from Washington
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/30 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—What's in the Stars for 2017?
  
  Astrologers give their predictions for what the New Year holds for the global economy.
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Russia's 'Dog Man'
  
  How conceptual artist Oleg Kulik posed as a dog, attacking passers-by in Moscow.
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  BBC Correspondents' Look Ahead—What to Look Out for in 2017
  
  Donald Trump, climate change, the Iran nuclear deal - what's going to happen in 2017?
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—30/12/2016 GMT
  
  News and issues making the headlines each day.
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Russia Responds to US Sanctions
  
  The Foreign Ministry has called for 35 US diplomats to be expelled
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Watching the World
  
  The eyes and ears of the BBC: monitoring the world's media and the stories they tell.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Russia says it won't play 'Tit for Tat'
  
  Mr Putin says he won't expel diplomats in response to US expulsion, Syria, India Rupees
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/30 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  World Football—2016: Memories, Tributes and Historic moments
  
  A tribute to Johan Cruyff and Carlos Alberto who both died in 2016. (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Putin Rules Out Expulsion of US Diplomats
  
  Putin rejects call to expel US diplomats; Tiananmen massacre; choir for HIV patients
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—New Year Tech 2017
  
  Rory Cellan-Jones and guests discuss which technologies will make the headlines in 2017.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/30 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Klopp v Guardiola - Who wins?
  
  It's Liverpool v Manchester City in the English Premier League, a spectacular end to 2016
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Syria Ceasefire
  
  We'll hear how the ceasefire is holding across Syria, and look back at Syria in 2016
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Watching the World
  
  The eyes and ears of the BBC: monitoring the world's media and the stories they tell. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Russians React to Obama's Expulsion of Diplomats
  
  Russians react to Obama's decision to expel diplomats, Remembering cyclist Ferdy Kübler.
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/30 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Businesses suffer in India cash crackdown
  
  Time is running out for Indians to get rid of discontinued bank notes.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Is Russia Taking a Gamble By Not Expelling US Diplomats?
  
  President Putin hopes he'll have warmer relations with President-elect Trump
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/30 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  World Football—2016: Memories, Tributes and Historic moments
  
  A tribute to Johan Cruyff and Carlos Alberto who both died in 2016. (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Film Director - Mohamed Diab
  
  What has happened to the spirit of the Tahrir revolution?
11. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/30 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Vigilantes
  
  Why do some people take the law into their own hands?
13. 20:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Does Sweden Really Have a Six Hour Day?
  
  Can you reduce working hours without affecting productivity?
14. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Russia US Hacking Row
  
  Donald Trump praises President Putin as "very smart" for not expelling US diplomats.
16. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Praises Putin For Response
  
  President-elect Donald Trump praises Putin for response over hacking expulsions
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/30 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Businesses suffer in India cash crackdown
  
  Time is running out for Indians to get rid of discontinued bank notes.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/30 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  BBC Correspondents' Look Ahead—What to Look Out for in 2017
  
  Donald Trump, climate change, the Iran nuclear deal - what's going to happen in 2017? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/31 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Brazil Policeman 'Killed Greek Envoy'
  
  Brazil policeman killed Greek envoy, Trump calls Putin 'very smart', countdown to 2017
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—31/12/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/31 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Their Music Lives On
  
  We remember those artists who may no longer be with us but will always be a part of us.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/31 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—China Bans the Ivory Trade
  
  China announces a total ban on the ivory trade
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/31 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Watching the World
  
  The eyes and ears of the BBC: monitoring the world's media and the stories they tell. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/31 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Cloud Catchers In Peru
  
  Can catching fog solve the global water crisis?
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/31 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Compass—My Perfect Country, My Perfect Country: Cutting Poverty in Peru
  
  9/22 Peru has cut poverty by 50% in 10 years. Is it a model others could - or should - follow? (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/31 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  BBC Correspondents' Look Ahead—What to Look Out for in 2017
  
  Donald Trump, climate change, the Iran nuclear deal - what's going to happen in 2017? (R)
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/31 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Russia's diplomats take the exit
  
  The US has ordered 35 Russian diplomats out in retaliation, it says, for hacking.
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/31 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Their Music Lives On
  
  We remember those artists who may no longer be with us but will always be a part of us. (R)

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