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BBC World Service - Outside Source

A vibrant account of the day’s events, with explanation and reaction from those involved

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Nuala McGovern@BBCNuala13 Jul 2020
There was a lot of this, it was beautiful. Back to @BBCOS today, see you at 17bst @bbcworldservice – at Wicklow, Ireland
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Insaf Abbas@insaf_abbas28 Jun 2020
Listen back to our conversation with women about how Covid-19 is affecting them - and how their lives might change as a result. 15 (!) women on from all parts of the world talking to @BBCNuala and sharing their thoughts bbc.co.uk/programmes/w172x2t…
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#Covid19 cases are rising sharply in Latin America - health authorities say it's now the epicentre of the pandemic. How can it be brought under control? Tune into @BBCOS at 1606gmt to hear @pahowho taking your questions bbc.in/2NddUO8
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Insaf Abbas@insaf_abbas17 Jun 2020
My piece on how three generations of an African-American family are viewing the current protests, and what they think needs to change. As heard on @BBCOS @BBCNuala bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-cana…

George Floyd: Three generations of an African-American family on what needs to change

These recent protests are part of a long history of racial injustice. So what still needs to change?

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📻 Our very own @emctear is appearing on the @bbcworldservice today. He is speaking to @BBCNuala on @BBCOS with @KrupaPadhyBBC about LaLiga's experience with innovations such as 'virtual fans', as the season restarts. #LLL 🧡🇪🇦⚽️
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We’ve been hearing from a restaurant owner in the US state of Georgia who’s reopening for the first time this evening since the pandemic began. Here’s what the restaurant will look like with restrictions in place👇 @MillerUnionChef
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BBC Outside Source@BBCOS29 May 2020
Protests have been taking place in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, who was killed in custody. A police officer was filmed kneeling on Floyd's neck, despite him saying he could not breathe. Eric Garner's mother gives her reaction. bbc.in/2ZQvMWW

Outside Source - Eric Garner's mother reacts to George Floyd's death - BBC Sounds

George Floyd died after a police officer knelt on his neck while arresting him

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Protests have been taking place in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, who was killed in custody. A police officer was filmed kneeling on Floyd's neck, despite him saying he could not breathe. Eric Garner's mother gives her reaction. bbc.in/2ZQvMWW

Outside Source - Eric Garner's mother reacts to George Floyd's death - BBC Sounds

George Floyd died after a police officer knelt on his neck while arresting him

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7-year-old Curtis Rogers held a socially distanced prom for his babysitter after hers was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. His mum told us all about it 🥰 bbc.in/2ZOfMEL

Outside Source - 7-year-old boy holds prom for babysitter after hers was cancelled - BBC Sounds

Curtis Rogers held a socially distanced dinner and dance in his garden

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Texas hairdresser Shelley Luther was jailed for keeping her salon open despite coronavirus restrictions. She explains why she did it 📻 bbc.in/2T35so0

Outside Source - Shelley Luther: Why Texas hairdresser kept salon open despite coronavirus restri...

Shelley Luther was jailed for 48 hours for going against lockdown orders

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Have you seen comedian @sarahcpr's lip-sync videos of President Trump? They've been viewed millions of times. She told us what it's like making people laugh under lockdown. 📻 bbc.in/2zvyOo8
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“Too much birdsong!” 🐦 @bbcworldservice presenter @BBCNuala on the occupational hazards of broadcasting to the world from County Wicklow, Ireland 🇮🇪 #BBCWFH #COVID19
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.@lindsayvandijk is a humanist hospital chaplain, providing spiritual and emotional support to patients and their loved ones. This is how she works with Covid-19 patients. bbc.in/2xow6QU
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Thank you @BBCNuala @Sheerzee for connecting three of us from three different countries. – at Mineola, NY
Angela Sheeran@Sheerzee28 Apr 2020
Healthcare heroes who died helping others: Dr J Ronald Verrier, a surgeon in the USA, Vincenzo Leone, a doctor in Italy, Sophie Fagin a nurse in the UK. Hear their stories #NationalSuperheroDay @BBCOS bbc.in/2KJJlOV
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'It's physically gruelling, it's mentally gruelling, it's emotionally gruelling - but now it's a way to keep a roof over our heads' - Amy explains what life as a trucker in the US is like during coronavirus bbc.in/3cOXI0q
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Children in Spain have been confined to their homes for six weeks under strict coronavirus lockdown measures. How would you keep your children occupied? bbc.in/2VxD533
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Insaf Abbas@insaf_abbas24 Apr 2020
And @PhilipRucker on @BBCOS now telling us about this moment...
August Takala
@RudyTakala23 Apr 2020
Trump whacks The Washington Post's Philip Rucker for accusing him of spreading rumors about light and heat killing the virus: "I'll say very nicely, I know you well. (I know the guy, I see what he writes. He's a total faker.) Are you ready? It's just a suggestion."
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Insaf Abbas@insaf_abbas22 Apr 2020
Thanks to @Lydia_Guthrie for speaking to us on @BBCOS. She’s taking part in a Covid-19 vaccine trial and will have her vaccination next Thursday bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08b71…

Outside Source - Coronavirus vaccine tester: 'It's a privilege to be part of trial' - BBC Sounds

Lydia Guthrie in the UK explains why she volunteered to be part of a vaccine trial

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Nuala McGovern@BBCNuala20 Apr 2020
on @BBCOS now - @AnthonyAlmojera & @josephmooney - paramedics doing incredible work - hear their stories @bbcworldservice #COVID19
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