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20/01/2011

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

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Chapters

  • Britain's Muslims

    A minister in Britain’s coalition government claims that prejudice against Muslims has become socially acceptable in the UK. Baroness Warsi tells the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ why she holds these views.

    Duration: 09:42

  • Carbon permits

    The European Union has suspended its carbon trading scheme - the biggest in the world - because it's been attacked by hackers and carbon permits worth millions of dollars have gone missing.

    Duration: 12:48

  • Tunisia

    The ministers in Tunisia’s interim government have resigned from the party of the former President - but will continue to sit in the new cabinet. Newshour's Lyse Doucet is in Tunis with the latest.

    Duration: 17:47

  • Egypt

    After the events in Tunisia, Egypt could be seen as a prime candidate for revolution, so why aren't the people taking to the streets? Our correspondent, Jon Leyne, tries to find out why.

    Duration: 22:30

  • China's human rights

    Is China using President Hu’s visit to the US as a chance to subtly soften its stance on human rights? Newshour asks if people in the West and people in China see human rights in the same way.

    Duration: 36:49

  • Iraq polygamy

    The Iraqi government is encouraging married men to take on another wife - for a fee. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ'S Roula Ayoubi spoke to one young widow, Hanan, who married a policeman who already had a wife.

    Duration: 41:51

  • Kim Clijsters

    Leading women's tennis player Kim Clijsters puts broadcaster Todd Woodbridge on the spot over an unfortunate text message.

    Duration: 42:50

  • Irish elections

    The Irish Prime Minister, Brian Cowen, has called a general election on the eleventh of March. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s Mark Simpson has the latest.

    Duration: 46:55

  • Pearl convictions

    An investigation into the killing of journalist Daniel Pearl has concluded that the four men jailed for his murder in Pakistan did not kill him. Newshour speaks to the lead writer of the report.

    Duration: 52:15

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  • Thu 20 Jan 2011 14:05GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online

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  • Newshour

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