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BBC'S BIG PLAN
BBC is in talks with Britain's government about starting an Arabic TV news channel to rival Al-Jazeera. Featuring news, talk shows and documentaries, the channel would broadcast across the Middle East, but also be accessible to viewers in the UK and Europe. BBC's plan follows the recent launch of Al-Hurra, which is funded by the U.S. government.
BBC is in talks with Britain's government about starting an Arabic TV news channel to rival Al-Jazeera. Featuring news, talk shows and documentaries, the channel would broadcast across the Middle East, but also be accessible to viewers in the UK and Europe. BBC's plan follows the recent launch of Al-Hurra, which is funded by the U.S. government.