BBC World Service South Asia Schedule Thursday 17 March 2016

South Asia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Brazil's former leader investigated for corruption
  
  Judge releases Lula's phone taps, Garland for Supreme Court, software simulates bloodflow
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—17/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/17 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Hungary at the Cutting Edge
  
  Maria Margaronis examines Hungary's hardline response to migration in Europe
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Brazil's Lula To Be President Rousseff's Chief of Staff
  
  She dismissed claims it part of a strategy to shield him from a corruption investigation.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—South Africa's HIV Positive Judge
  
  Justice Edwin Cameron - South Africa's top judge who is openly gay and HIV positive. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Political Protests in Brazil
  
  Brazil protests; US Supreme Court row; North Korea tourism
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Compass—The Battle of Ideas in the Middle East - Part One
  
  Who’s leading the political and spiritual fightback against the so-called Islamic State?
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/17 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Long-term Neurological Problems in Liberian Ebola Survivors
  
  A new study finds brain symptoms being experienced by most, six months after infection (R)
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—EU Migration Summit
  
  Talks on EU-Turkish migration deal; Brazil protests; Teaching non-extremism in Tunisia
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/17 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Hungary at the Cutting Edge
  
  Maria Margaronis examines Hungary's hardline response to migration in Europe (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Outlook—South Africa's HIV Positive Judge
  
  Justice Edwin Cameron - South Africa's top judge who is openly gay and HIV positive. (R)
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Migration Summit
  
  Pressure on EU migration deal; Leading Turkish author; Tomatoes and electricity
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—EU Migration Talks
  
  Summit on EU Turkey migration deal; Campus shooting documentary; Brain doping
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/17 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Cheating in India
  
  Rahul Tandon reports from Bihar in India on the massive problem of cheating in exams.
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Vietnam-China Border War 1979
  
  Former communist allies China and Vietnam fought a short but bloody war in 1979.
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—Can we trust food surveys; Cricketing fans clash; What motivates magicians
  
  More Or Less asks if we can trust food surveys that link foods to good and bad health.
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Mass Protests in Brazil
  
  The release of president's tapped phone call sparks demonstrations across Brazil
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Kurdish Militants Claim Ankara Blast
  
  PKK-linked group claims Ankara blast as German embassy, school close over new threat.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The War Zone Librarian
  
  The war zone librarian of Damascus
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—17/03/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Compass—The Battle of Ideas in the Middle East - Part One
  
  Who’s leading the political and spiritual fightback against the so-called Islamic State? (R)
7. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/17 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 14:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Long-term Neurological Problems in Liberian Ebola Survivors
  
  A new study finds brain symptoms being experienced by most, six months after infection (R)
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Cheating in India
  
  Rahul Tandon reports from Bihar in India on the massive problem of cheating in exams. (R)
11. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—From Our Own Correspondent: Via Egnatia, the road that lost its way
  
  Elizabeth Gowing takes a roadtrip - or tries to - along a route which once linked empires
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/17 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Manuel Neuer: winning for Pep
  
  Hear from Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Biggest Global Risk?
  
  A Trump presidency is considered the biggest global risk, but what's yours?
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The War Zone Librarian
  
  The war zone librarian of Damascus (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Judge Blocks Lula's New Appointment
  
  Cabinet job for Brazil's former President is halted, EU leaders discuss migrant crisis
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/17 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Lula Da Silva Blocked from Brazil Government Job
  
  Former President Lula Da Silva blocked by the courts from advisor's role
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Germany: 'Return Bears to the Wild'
  
  Calls for a wild animal ban from circuses; Brazil's mushrooming political crisis
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/17 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Hungary at the Cutting Edge
  
  Maria Margaronis examines Hungary's hardline response to migration in Europe (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—17/03/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Compass—The Battle of Ideas in the Middle East - Part One
  
  Who’s leading the political and spiritual fightback against the so-called Islamic State? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/17 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Mosul Dam warning
  
  The Mosul Dam is in danger of collapsing according to reports
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Hubble Spots 'Monster' Stars
  
  Stars 30 million times brighter than Sun seen by space telescope, IS genocide says US
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/17 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2016/03/17 22:32 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/17 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—Can we trust food surveys; Cricketing fans clash; What motivates magicians
  
  More Or Less asks if we can trust food surveys that link foods to good and bad health. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/18 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile into Sea
  
  A medium-range missile launched; female animals look drab for a reason
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—18/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/18 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  World Football—Match-Fixing: Punishing the Whistleblowers
  
  A former referee says he's in shock after FIFA banned him for his role in match-fixing.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/18 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Brazil Judge Blocks Lula Appointment to Government
  
  Judge blocks former president's appointment as chief of staff to incumbent Dilma Rousseff
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/18 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The War Zone Librarian
  
  The war zone librarian of Damascus (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/18 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Crucial Migration Summit
  
  EU migration policy; Saudi Military in Yemen; Guinea Ebola
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/18 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Sevgi Akarçeşme, Editor in Chief "Today's Zaman", Turkey
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Sevgi Akarçeşme, Editor in Chief "Today's Zaman", Turkey.
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/18 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Mosul Dam warning
  
  The Mosul Dam is in danger of collapsing according to reports (R)
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/18 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Key Migration Summit
  
  EU Turkey migration talks; Saudi campaign in Yemen; Women in Tunisian jails
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/18 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  World Football—Match-Fixing: Punishing the Whistleblowers
  
  A former referee says he's in shock after FIFA banned him for his role in match-fixing. (R)

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