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25/10/2010

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

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55 minutes

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Mon 25 Oct 2010 13:05GMT

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  • Karzai bribes

    President Karzai has admitted that his chief of staff received cash from Iran. Newshour hears from Michael Semple, a former EU deputy envoy to Afghanistan and Akmal Dawi of Afghanistan Rights Monitor.

    Duration: 10:10

  • Haiti cholera

    Health officials in Haiti say there are signs that they are making progress in their efforts to contain a cholera outbreak. Laura Trevelyan reports from St Marc - the area most affected.

    Duration: 12:57

  • Pakistan attacks

    A bomb explosion at the gate of a Sufi shrine in eastern Pakistan has killed at least six people. Newshour speaks to William Dalrymple, historian and writer on Asia and the Middle East.

    Duration: 17:24

  • Sony Walkman

    The Sony Walkman - the iconic portable cassette player – will no longer be sold in Japan. Are its days numbered? Newshour speaks to Martyn Ware, a British musician and music producer.

    Duration: 23:00

  • British economy

    The British PM has told business leaders about a government strategy to develop the UK’s infrastructure. Newshour hears from the Confederation of British Industry and economist Vanessa Rossi.

    Duration: 35:38

  • Zimbabwe economy

    Zimbabwe is widely regarded as having the world's worst economy. Karen Allen reports on how pressure is mounting for international sanctions to be lifted.

    Duration: 41:34

  • Sudan

    The chief Sudanese negotiator for Darfur has told the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ that his government wants a mediated agreement to settle the civil war by the end of this year.

    Duration: 47:53

  • Glee

    Ahead of the USA's mid term elections, our reporter Rajini Vaidyanathan tests opinion across America, by speaking to some of the real life versions of well known TV characters - today it’s β€œGlee”.

    Duration: 53:03

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  • Mon 25 Oct 2010 13:05GMT

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