BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Wednesday 15 February 2017

Europe and the Middle East Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Was the Brother of North Korea's Leader Assassinated?
  
  The half-brother of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un, is killed in Kuala Lumpur
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—15/02/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/15 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Hope Speaks Out
  
  Meet the refugees behind the microphones on Germany’s pioneering Refugee Radio Network
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Flynn steps down but questions remain about Russia links
  
  US administration woes; Youtuber dropped over Nazi jokes; Economist Jeffrey Sachs
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Ate Just 3 Apples a Day to Model
  
  The top model who starved herself so much to fit into catwalk clothes her bones ached. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—North Korean Leader's Half-Brother 'Assasinated' in Malaysia
  
  Reports Kim Jong-Nam was killed by a woman.
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/15 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Digital Natives or Digital Exiles?
  
  A special edition of Click asks the questions are we digital natives or digital exiles? (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump Knew Michael Flynn Misled Officials Weeks Ago
  
  Michael Flynn resignation: Who knew what and when?
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—India Launches Record 104 Satellites into Space
  
  Most of the satellites launched by India into space are from the US.
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/15 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Hope Speaks Out
  
  Meet the refugees behind the microphones on Germany’s pioneering Refugee Radio Network (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UN Warns of Serious Escalation in Ukraine Conflict
  
  UN warns of civilian casualties in "face-to-face" fighting in eastern Ukraine.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari Expected Home Soon
  
  We hear from Muhammadu Buhari's spokesman on the President's health.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/15 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Digital Natives or Digital Exiles?
  
  A special edition of Click asks the questions are we digital natives or digital exiles? (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—NATO Allies Seek Reassurance from Trump's Defence Secretary
  
  James Mattis is expected to tell NATO to boost spending.
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/15 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Space Weather
  
  Could solar weather knock out our power grids?
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Italy votes for divorce
  
  In May 1974, Italians defied the Catholic Church and voted overwhelmingly for divorce.
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—No Babies in Japan
  
  As birthrates fall and its population ages, can Japan avert a demographic disaster? (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Flynn Contact with Russia: Republicans Join Calls for Investigation
  
  He quit over claims he had discussed US sanctions with Russia before Trump took office.
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Suspect Arrested Over Death of Kim Jong-nam
  
  A suspect is arrested in the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half brother.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Why Did I Lose My Son to IS?
  
  Nicola Benyahia's son Rasheed joined so-called Islamic State when he was eighteen
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Female Suspect Detained over Kim Jong-nam Death
  
  Malaysian police arrest woman in connection with death of N Korean leader's half-brother
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/15 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Hope Speaks Out
  
  Meet the refugees behind the microphones on Germany’s pioneering Refugee Radio Network (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Pressure Mounts Following Flynn Resignation
  
  Senior Republicans and Democrats demand inquiry into General Flynn's contacts with Moscow
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Deputy Finance Minister, Germany - Jens Spahn
  
  Is German politics going to reshape Europe?
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/15 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/02/15 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Oklahoma Abortion Bill
  
  How much say should men have in abortion decisions?
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Why Did I Lose My Son to IS?
  
  Nicola Benyahia's son Rasheed joined so-called Islamic State when he was eighteen (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Pledges 'Great' Mideast Peace Deal
  
  The US and Israeli leaders meet for the first time since Donald Trump's election
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/15 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Trump Strikes Down Anti-Corruption Law for Oil & Mining Companies
  
  Supporters of the law say it would have increased transparency and reduced bribery
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/02/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/15 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Hope Speaks Out
  
  Meet the refugees behind the microphones on Germany’s pioneering Refugee Radio Network (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Deputy Finance Minister, Germany - Jens Spahn
  
  Is German politics going to reshape Europe? (R)
11. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/15 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Yellow Fever: Brazil’s New Outbreak
  
  Alongside Zika, Brazil is now facing its worst yellow fever outbreak in 25 years
13. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Trump Welcomes Netanyahu to Washington
  
  Donald Trump promises to work hard on a "great peace deal" between Israel and Palestine
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Welcomes Israeli Prime Minister to White House
  
  Donald Trump tells Benjamin Netanyahu he'll work hard on a peace deal for the Middle East
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/15 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Trump Strikes Down Anti-Corruption Law for Oil & Mining Companies
  
  Supporters of the law say it would have increased transparency and reduced bribery
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/15 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—No Babies in Japan
  
  As birthrates fall and its population ages, can Japan avert a demographic disaster? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/16 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US no Longer Tied to Two-State Solution
  
  President Trump promises a 'great' peace deal at talks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—16/02/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/16 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Desperate for Meds in Egypt
  
  A crash in the currency has left a critical lack of drugs, and left thousands desperate
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/16 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—A new era for US-Israel relations
  
  US trade relations with Israel enter a new era; Optimism from the Fed on US economy.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/16 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Why Did I Lose My Son to IS?
  
  Nicola Benyahia's son Rasheed joined so-called Islamic State when he was eighteen (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/16 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump Appears to Dump "2-State Solution"
  
  President Trump appears to back away from the Israeli-Palestinian Two-State solution.
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/16 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Yellow Fever: Brazil’s New Outbreak
  
  Alongside Zika, Brazil is now facing its worst yellow fever outbreak in 25 years (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/16 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US "No Longer Tied To 2-State Solution"
  
  President Trump says US no longer committed to Palestinian-Israeli two-state solution
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/16 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Second Arrest In Killing of North Korean Leader's Brother
  
  Malaysia police detain 2nd woman over killing of man believed to be Kim Jong-un's brother
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/16 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Desperate for Meds in Egypt
  
  A crash in the currency has left a critical lack of drugs, and left thousands desperate (R)

Thursday 16 February 2017

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