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18/01/2011 (1400 GMT)

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

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Tue 18 Jan 2011 14:05GMT

Chapters

  • Tunisia

    Newshour speaks to politicians inside and outside Tunisia's new government.

    Duration: 13:00

  • Iraq attack

    At least forty-five people have been killed by a suicide bomber in the Iraqi city of Tikrit.

    Duration: 17:12

  • Iraq Marsh Arabs

    Iraqi water engineer Azzam Alwash is working to restore part of Iraq which used to be unique marshlands and home to a huge amount of wildlife.

    Duration: 23:00

  • China US

    Is China already as powerful -- and as influential -- on the world stage as the US? Martin Patience reports.

    Duration: 31:49

  • China lending

    China attracted a record one-hundred-and-six-billion dollars of foreign investment in 2010. So does more lending means more power?

    Duration: 34:36

  • Vietnam wealth

    Alastair Leithead reports on whether mix of socialism and capitalism is right for Vietnam.

    Duration: 40:37

  • Gabrielle Giffords

    The husband of the US Congresswoman who was shot in the head nine days ago has given his first interview since the attack.

    Duration: 44:00

  • Ireland

    The Irish prime minister Brian Cowen is facing a crucial vote when members of his own party decides if he can continue as their leader.

    Duration: 47:41

  • Tunisia film

    Tunisia is a favourite location for major films like Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Tunisian producer Tarak Ben Ammar talks about what's been happening in his homeland.

    Duration: 53:00

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  • Tue 18 Jan 2011 14:05GMT

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