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Shortwave Interference in Asia and 'Islamic State'

Why are listeners in Asia having trouble receiving shortwave radio? And your reaction to suggestions that the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ should review its use of the term β€˜Islamic State’.

ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ World Service has recently released their global audience measurement figures, which indicate how your listening of the English Network has changed over the last year. We take a closer look at the numbers to discover what influences your listening habits. The exploration begins in Asia where the audience figures have fallen since 2014. One reason for this may be the intermittent problems with short wave radio in the region. Communications Regulations Specialist for the World Service, Cath Westcott, explains the cause of the interference and why she needs your feedback.

Also this week, British MPs call for the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ to review the term β€˜Islamic State’ in their journalism and you – the global audience – add your voice to the debate.

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Mon 6 Jul 2015 01:50GMT

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