BBC World Service South Asia Schedule Wednesday 18 May 2016

South Asia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US 9/11 Bill Passes Despite Saudi Threats
  
  9/11 bill passes US Senate despite Saudi 'warning'
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My Mission to Unite Somali Clans
  
  Adam Matan is working to break down tribal barriers between Somalis (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Daily Life In Volatile Venezuela
  
  Venezuela unrest; Ethiopia coach; Lying kids
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Green Light Reduces Migraine Pain
  
  New migraine treatment; Venezuela crisis; Yemen food shortage
9. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/18 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 03:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—A Special Software Programme
  
  A special edition of Click from the Business of Software Conference in Ireland (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The Interview—British Labour Peer and Kindertransport Refugee - Lord Alf Dubs
  
  Lord Dubs wants Britain to take more child refugees. What is Europe's responsibility?
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/18 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  The Sprung Floor
  
  Dane Hurst takes a dance floor to South Africa for use by underprivileged children.
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My Mission to Unite Somali Clans
  
  Adam Matan is working to break down tribal barriers between Somalis (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Venezuelans Told To Defy Emergency Rule
  
  Venezuela emergency state; Uganda treason; Homosexuality in Georgia.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Can You Spot Your Child's Lie?
  
  Lying kids; Trump & Kelly; Venezuela unrest
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/18 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Elements: Potassium
  
  India is completely dependent on imports of potash, a fertiliser essential for crops.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Paris Protests of 1968
  
  How student protests and workers' strikes threatened to bring down France's government.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Die Klassen, Die Klassen: Health and Family
  
  The Syrian refugees who arrived in Berlin in 2015 and their attempts to settle in (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—US Election: Donald Trump Open to Talks with North Korea
  
  "I would speak to him," he said of leader Kim Jong-un.
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Sri Lanka landslides - scores missing
  
  Landlines in Sri Lanka after days of rain; Iraqi refugees returning from Europe
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Dictator Hunter
  
  Reed Brody is a New York lawyer who specialises in bringing dictators to justice
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Scores Missing in Sri Lanka Mudslide
  
  Rescuers in Sri Lanka search for survivors, Suzuki faces questions over fuel tests
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/18 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Sprung Floor
  
  Dane Hurst takes a dance floor to South Africa for use by underprivileged children. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Venezuela opposition takes to the streets
  
  Army deployed in Caracas; Missing Chibok girl found; Personal jetpacks to become reality?
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—British Labour Peer and Kindertransport Refugee - Lord Alf Dubs
  
  Lord Dubs wants Britain to take more child refugees. What is Europe's responsibility? (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/18 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—A Special Software Programme
  
  A special edition of Click from the Business of Software Conference in Ireland (R)
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Elements: Potassium
  
  India is completely dependent on imports of potash, a fertiliser essential for crops. (R)
13. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—The Inquiry: Can Virtual Reality Help Treat PTSD?
  
  Psychologist Skip Rizzo uses virtual worlds to help soldiers talk about their experiences
14. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/18 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—The Europa League final
  
  Will it be another historic night in Europe for Liverpool?
16. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Victims of 9/11 to Sue Saudis?
  
  The US Senate has passed a bill allowing relatives of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Nigeria: Kidnapped Chibok Schoolgirl Found
  
  One of the girls taken by Boko Haram saved, Protests in Venezuela as crisis deepens
20. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/18 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—US Hits China With New Steel Import Duties
  
  China has reacted angrily to the imposition of a 522% US tariff on cold-rolled steel.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Millions of LinkedIn IDs 'for sale'
  
  A hacker says he has more than one hundred million LinkedIn logins for sale
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/18 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Sprung Floor
  
  Dane Hurst takes a dance floor to South Africa for use by underprivileged children. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Dictator Hunter
  
  Reed Brody is a New York lawyer who specialises in bringing dictators to justice (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Freedom at Last for One Chibok Girl
  
  One of Nigerian girls found; Venezuela protests; Syrians forced to flee Canada fire
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—British Labour Peer and Kindertransport Refugee - Lord Alf Dubs
  
  Lord Dubs wants Britain to take more child refugees. What is Europe's responsibility? (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/18 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Health Advice for Gay Men Where Being Gay is Illegal
  
  Risks taken by health workers advising gay men in countries where homosexuality is illegal
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Duke Ellington Auction
  
  Duke Ellington's treasures auctioned in New York; protests in Venezuela
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—18/05/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/18 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—US Hits China With New Steel Import Duties
  
  China has reacted angrily to the imposition of a 522% US tariff on cold-rolled steel.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/18 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Die Klassen, Die Klassen: Health and Family
  
  The Syrian refugees who arrived in Berlin in 2015 and their attempts to settle in (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/19 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US Raises China Steel Taxes by 522%
  
  US slaps China steel imports with a fivefold tax increase
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/19 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Dictator Hunter
  
  Reed Brody is a New York lawyer who specialises in bringing dictators to justice (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/19 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Chibok Girl Reunited With Her Mother
  
  Chibok girl, Venezuela unrest, Graduation hats
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/19 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Are Refugees a Burden?
  
  Refugee perception; Chibok girl; UK referendum
9. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/19 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 03:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Health Advice for Gay Men Where Being Gay is Illegal
  
  Risks taken by health workers advising gay men in countries where homosexuality is illegal (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/19 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Europe's Challenges, Europe’s Challenges: The Road to Rome
  
  1/3 The past and future of the European Union at a critical moment in its history
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/19 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Ghana: The Obuasi Stand-Off
  
  Why have illegal miners invaded three of Ghana's gold mines in recent months?
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/19 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Dictator Hunter
  
  Reed Brody is a New York lawyer who specialises in bringing dictators to justice (R)

Thursday 19 May 2016

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