BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Wednesday 9 December 2015

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Defends Muslim Plan
  
  Abbaoud escaped Greek police, Taliban attack in Kandahar
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—09/12/2015 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/09 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Does the House Always Win?
  
  In-game betting is becoming hugely popular but does it threaten the integrity of sport?
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Trump Muslim Ban Call Sparks Outrage
  
  We ask whether it will hurt his numerous business interests in the Middle East.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Standing Up for My Disabled Village
  
  A quarter of Eko Mulyadi's Indonesian home town are born with birth defects. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syrian Opposition Groups Hold Talks in Saudi Arabia
  
  Syrian authorities release detainees, Republicans condemn Trump, Putin's home popularity
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syrian Authorities Release Opposition Detainees
  
  Syrian opposition groups meeting; UN advisor on Burundi; War and Peace marathon reading
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syrian Government Forces Expected to Take Back Homs
  
  Syrian opposition forces deal; Burma Stock Exchange opens; Coal and environment in India
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syrian Opposition Groups Meet in Saudi Arabia
  
  The Battle for Homs continues; Wave of criticism of Donald Trump; Climate Change summit
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—President of Namibia - Hage Geingob
  
  Hage Geingob has declared war on poverty and inequality but can he make a difference?
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/09 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Highlighting Involuntary Sterilisation in Peru
  
  How the Quipu project is helping to reveal the involuntary sterilisation campaign in Peru
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Are Climate Change Talks Making Progress?
  
  Latest from COP21; Tanzania's viral President; Manchester United crash out
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/09 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—California: Fruits, Nuts and Droughts
  
  Why blaming California's drought on climate change is controversial
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Battle of Tora Bora
  
  After the Taliban lost control of Afghanistan in 2001 the hunt for Osama bin Laden began.
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Leila Aboulela - Minaret
  
  Harriet Gilbert talks to Sudanese writer Leila Aboulela about her novel Minaret. (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Syrian Rebels Leave Homs
  
  Monitoring group says the rebels have begun to leave the city under a ceasefire deal.
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Syrian Opposition Meet
  
  Syrian rebels 'leave Homs' under truce, as opposition groups meet Saudi Arabia
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Survived Boko Haram Bus Attack
  
  Hafsat Mohammed was travelling on a bus in north-eastern Nigeria when it was attacked.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—09/12/2015 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—President of Namibia - Hage Geingob
  
  Hage Geingob has declared war on poverty and inequality but can he make a difference? (R)
7. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/09 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 14:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Highlighting Involuntary Sterilisation in Peru
  
  How the Quipu project is helping to reveal the involuntary sterilisation campaign in Peru (R)
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa - 09/12/2015 1506GMT
  
  Kenya's Internal Security Minister responds on mass graves; Rwanda plans referendum.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/09 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Arsenal's Last Chance
  
  Sport Today previews another night of pivotal Champions League action.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Syria Truce and US Republicans
  
  Armed Syrian rebels leave Homs under a UN deal; we speak to people from the city
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa - 09/12/2015 1706GMT
  
  Kenya's Internal Security Minister responds on mass graves; Rwanda plans referendum.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—California Couple 'Radicalised Before Dating'
  
  Third Bataclan attacker identified, Syrian rebels leave Homs
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/09 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Rich and Poor Nations Form Alliance to Tackle Global Warming
  
  A breakthrough at the Paris climate talks. How will this help a final deal?
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa - 09/12/2015 1906GMT
  
  Kenya's Internal Security Minister responds on mass graves; Rwanda plans referendum.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/09 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Does the House Always Win?
  
  In-game betting is becoming hugely popular but does it threaten the integrity of sport? (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—09/12/2015 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Survived Boko Haram Bus Attack
  
  Hafsat Mohammed was travelling on a bus in north-eastern Nigeria when it was attacked. (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Offers Help for Ramadi Push
  
  Progress at Paris climate talks, first dengue vaccine in Mexico
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/09 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—South African Finance Minister Sacked
  
  The country's currency has plunged to record lows following Nhlanhla Nene's departure.
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/09 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Leila Aboulela - Minaret
  
  Harriet Gilbert talks to Sudanese writer Leila Aboulela about her novel Minaret. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/10 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—First Dengue Vaccine Approved in Mexico
  
  US offers help in Iraq IS fight, and crunch time in Paris climate talks
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—10/12/2015 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/10 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Robert Jones: Free at last?
  
  How did Robert Jones spend 23 years in jail for crimes another man had been convicted of?
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/10 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Climate Talks: Rich and Developing Nations Divided
  
  A new draft agreement has been put forward at COP 21, but can consensus be reached?
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/10 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Survived Boko Haram Bus Attack
  
  Hafsat Mohammed was travelling on a bus in north-eastern Nigeria when it was attacked. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/10 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Outgoing Argentine President Blasts Incoming Leaders
  
  Argentine presidential feud; Putin the new Houdini; Anti-Donald Trump petition
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/10 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Sharp Differences Emerge At Climate Conference
  
  Misgiving at climate conference;UN slams China on torture;Saudi women standing for office
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/10 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—First Test Tube Puppies In The World
  
  Test tube puppies; The Geneva Conventions under scrutiny; The perception of ageing

Thursday 10 December 2015

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