| |
News This Week |
|
|
| |
As BBC World starts the Peacemakers Season - a special month of programming in September looking at global conflict and resolution - the news is still dominated by the Middle East and the Asian subcontinent. From Sri Lanka to Lebanon, BBC World continues to keep you up-to-date with live reports, films and analysis of the latest developments. This week, in a series of special reports on children growing up in zones of conflict, reports come from Orla Guerin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Adam Brookes in Iraq and Alastair Leithead in Afghanistan. |
|
 |
|
| |
Reports throughout the week |
 |
| |
Nations Zero: War And Peace In The 21st Century |
|
|
| |
Part of BBC World's Peacemakers Season
Nations Zero travels to four countries that have recently experienced civil conflict - Bosnia-Herzegovina, Colombia, Rwanda and Afghanistan - and finds out that the victims are primarily civilians, not soldiers, who suffer because of the damage that conflict does to a country's economy. In Nations Zero, Paul Collier, Oxford Professor and author of Breaking the Conflict Trap, pours scorn on Mao and others who share his belief that "Wars will last as long as there's a heaven and earth". Collier points out that nine out of 10 conflicts are fought in poor nations even though tensions in richer countries can be just as severe, and believes winning the peace means investing heavily in economic development.
(Duration: 50 minutes)
|
|
 |
|
| |
Saturday 2nd September at 1510
Repeated: Saturday 2nd September at 2210; Sunday 3rd September at 0410, 1010 & 2010 |
|
| |
The World Debate: Energy Security- A Global Crisis? |
|
|
| |
Energy companies and leading producers such as Russia and the oil producing nations publicly state that there is no energy crisis, and that talk of one is an exaggeration. However, there are increasing doubts about the security of supplies in private. Today, it should not be taken for granted that switches will always bring electricity, taps can be turned to provide gas, and there will be affordable fuel for cars. In this debate, leading politicians including a representative from the Chinese National People's Congress and businessmen including a spokesperson from the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, assess the threats to world energy supplies and examine whether energy insecurity is the new global threat.
(Duration: 50 minutes)
|
|
 |
|
| |
Saturday 2nd September at 1810
Repeated: Sunday 3rd September at 0010; Sunday 3rd September at 1110 |
|
| |
Have Your Say: NASA |
|
|
| |
On Have Your Say this week, the future direction of the US space agency is the topic. The space shuttle Atlantis is due to blast off soon with cargo essential for the completion of the International Space Station - a huge boost for NASA, but the debate is whether the agency heading in the right direction. NASA recently scrapped plans for scientific experiments to find out more about earth, and the emphasis now is on manned flights - with plans for a shuttle called Orion, which is designed to carry humans to the Moon and possibly to Mars. To contribute your views on whether emphasis on manned space flight is where NASA shoulfd be focusing its energies click here.
(Duration: 55 minutes & 30 minute repeat)
|
|
 |
|
| |
Sunday 3rd September at 1705
Repeated: Sunday 3rd September at 2130; Monday 4th September at 0530~+ |
|
| |
The Survivor's Guide To Growing Up: Against All Odds |
|
|
| |
This series looks at what it is like to survive childhood, featuring personal stories of children who have often faced difficult situations - but who also have an uplifting story to tell. This week the programme follows the extraordinary journey of a Maasai girl who was denied a proper education at home but battled against the odds and is now studying for a PhD in the United States. From her American university the film follows her back to her home village in Kenya.
(Duration: 30 minutes)
|
|
 |
|
| |
Wednesday 6th September at 2230
Repeated: Thursday 7th September at 1530 & 1530[A.Pa]; Friday 8th September at 1830[S.As];
Saturday 9th September at 0430~+ & 1030 |
| |
#not Asia, Australasia or Middle East [S.As] South Asia Only
^ not Europe [A.Pa] Asia Pacific Only
~not Asia Pacific
+ not South Asia
|
|
| In addition to these programmes, BBC World broadcasts comprehensive hourly news bulletins. |
For full listings and information in your region, click here>> |
|
bbcworld.com |
BBC World is a trademark of the British Broadcasting Corporation. |
|
| |
BBC World is a 24-hour news channel which reacts to live events and breaking news. Therefore, programme schedules are subject to change at short notice.
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL
Change
To change your e-mail address, country of residence or other details:
Click Here
***
To ***:
Click Here.
Feedback & Queries
If you have any questions or comments regarding this email, please contact the BBC World team: BBC World, Customer Relations, PO Box 5054, London, W12 0ZY, UK. Telephone: +44 (0)20 8433 2221. Email: bbcworld@bbc.co.uk.
Click here to read our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Terms & Conditions
|
| |
Back to newsletter list
