BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Wednesday 25 May 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—French Strikes Disrupt Fuel Supplies
  
  Total group to 'seriously review' plans in France, after oil refineries were blockaded.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Swimming for My Life for 28 Hours
  
  South African surfer Brett Archibald went overboard in the Indian Ocean at night. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Further Greek bailout money unlocked
  
  Greek bailout unlocked; Pressure on 'Islamic State'; The cat who came in from the cold
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Executive Director, IEA - Dr Fatih Birol
  
  Does cheap oil make decarbonising the world economy even more difficult?
9. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/25 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 03:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Security Software Vulnerabilities
  
  New research shows that some antivirus software could be making computers less safe (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Eurozone Claim Major Breakthrough Over Greek Bailout
  
  Greek debt; Cuba capitalism; Tata debating British steel fate
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Afghan Taliban Replace Leader Killed in US Drone Attack
  
  New Afghan Taliban leader; Eurozone debt relief plan for Greece; Nigerian tomato crisis
15. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/25 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Next Stop - Mariachi Plaza
  
  A night out in the Latino suburbs of Los Angeles, with the mariachis of Boyle Heights
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Swimming for My Life for 28 Hours
  
  South African surfer Brett Archibald went overboard in the Indian Ocean at night. (R)
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Eurozone Agree to Unlock Another $11.5bn in Bailout Funds to Greece
  
  Greek bailout funds; Islamic State under pressure; Cows and methane
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/25 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Elements: Cadmium
  
  This toxic metal is being phased out of our lives, but still keeps planes up in the air.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Israeli Airlift of Ethiopian Jews
  
  In 1991 14000 Ethiopian Jews were airlifted to Israel during Operation Solomon
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Iraq’s Kurds: From Flight to Freedom
  
  The flight of the Iraqi Kurds from Saddam’s forces twenty-five years ago (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Will Islamic State Survive Loss of Territory?
  
  China's astronomical ambitions; "Un-enhancing" the original Star Wars
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Afghan Taliban Name New Leader
  
  Successor announced to Taliban leader killed in drone strike
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My Son the Suicide Bomber
  
  Jordanian MP Mazen Dalaeen's son was radicalised and joined the Islamic State group.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/05/2016 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/25 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Next Stop - Mariachi Plaza
  
  A night out in the Latino suburbs of Los Angeles, with the mariachis of Boyle Heights (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Russia Pardons Ukrainian Pilot
  
  Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko back in Kiev; new Taliban leader; recreating van Gogh
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Executive Director, IEA - Dr Fatih Birol
  
  Does cheap oil make decarbonising the world economy even more difficult? (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/25 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Security Software Vulnerabilities
  
  New research shows that some antivirus software could be making computers less safe (R)
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Elements: Cadmium
  
  This toxic metal is being phased out of our lives, but still keeps planes up in the air. (R)
13. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—The Inquiry: Would A New International Convention Help Refugees?
  
  Luara Ferracioli explains the best way to deal with the refugees crisis
14. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/25 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Mourinho to Man United Splits Opinion
  
  Seth Bennett brings you both sides of the argument, on if Mourinho is the man for United.
16. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Women in Taiwan
  
  What's life like as a single woman in Taiwan?
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Ukraine 'Hero' Pilot Freed
  
  Nadiya Savchenko freed in prisoner swap with Russia, new Taleban leader
20. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/25 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Europe Plans to Reduce US Cultural Dominance
  
  The EU proposes quotas for European-made media on streaming services in Europe.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Hillary Clinton 'Broke Government Rules'
  
  Clinton criticised for using private emails for work, Ukraine 'hero' pilot freed
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/25 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Next Stop - Mariachi Plaza
  
  A night out in the Latino suburbs of Los Angeles, with the mariachis of Boyle Heights (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My Son the Suicide Bomber
  
  Jordanian MP Mazen Dalaeen's son was radicalised and joined the Islamic State group. (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Ukrainian Pilot Arrives Home
  
  Savchenko's lawyer speaks; transgender toilet legal battle in US; Azeri journalist freed
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Executive Director, IEA - Dr Fatih Birol
  
  Does cheap oil make decarbonising the world economy even more difficult? (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/25 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Health Check—New Shorter Treatment Offers Hope to TB Patients
  
  A new, shorter treatment for drug-resistant TB offers hope to patients around the world
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US States Oppose Transgender Schools Edict
  
  Eleven states sue the US government over its efforts to extend transgender rights
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—25/05/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/25 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Europe Plans to Reduce US Cultural Dominance
  
  The EU proposes quotas for European-made media on streaming services in Europe.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/25 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Iraq’s Kurds: From Flight to Freedom
  
  The flight of the Iraqi Kurds from Saddam’s forces twenty-five years ago (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/26 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Euro-quotas for Amazon Prime and Netflix proposed
  
  The EU proposes rules that would force online video services to carry EU content
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/26 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My Son the Suicide Bomber
  
  Jordanian MP Mazen Dalaeen's son was radicalised and joined the Islamic State group. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/26 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Obama Administration Sued Over Transgender Policy
  
  US transgender; Google password; Nigeria's other conflict
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/26 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Europe's Challenges, Europe's Challenges: Expanding the Union
  
  2/3 How the European Union grew from a small club of six to a 28-state superpower
9. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/26 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 03:32GMT
  
  Health Check—New Shorter Treatment Offers Hope to TB Patients
  
  A new, shorter treatment for drug-resistant TB offers hope to patients around the world (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/26 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Seven Leading Industrialised Nations Meeting In Japan
  
  G-7 summit; Migrants boat; Opium in Afghanistan
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/26 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Google To Get Rid Of Passwords
  
  Google Passwords; Nigeria's un-reported conflict; Uganda bombing
15. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/26 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Capturing South Africa
  
  Why the Gupta family of Indian entrepreneurs are accused of 'capturing' South Africa

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