16/02/2011 (1400 GMT)
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Libya clashes
Hundreds of people have clashed with police and government supporters in the Libyan city of Benghazi. Newshour hears from Noman Benotman, a former commander in the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group.
Duration: 13:00
Uganda elections
On Friday, Ugandans will vote in presidential and parliamentary elections. Our East Africa correspondent Will Ross reports from Gulu District.
Duration: 18:30
Kenyan spider
Scientists in Kenya say they've discovered a mosquito-eating spider which could help in the fight against malaria. Newshour speaks to Dr Fiona Cross, one of the scientists who made the discovery.
Duration: 22:53
Bahrain protests
Thousands of protesters have gathered for a second day in Manama, the capital of the Gulf state of Bahrain. Michael Slackman, from the New York Times, is in Manama and spoke to Newshour.
Duration: 32:53
Diplomat mistake
A speech at the United Nations by the Indian minister for External Affairs, SM Krishna, has resulted in calls for his dismissal.
Duration: 34:43
Somali pirate
Somali pirate Abdiwali Abdiqadir Muse will be sentenced today for his involvement in an attack on a US ship. Newshour speaks to Donna Hopkins, the US state department's counter piracy coordinator.
Duration: 39:07
Sex offenders
In the UK, ministers have introduced proposals that will give thousands of convicted sex offenders the chance to have their names removed from a sex offenders list.
Duration: 43:03
Egypt police
Egypt’s unpopular police force has started its own Facebook page to improve its image. Newshour hears from Lieutenant Colonel Yasser from the Egyptian police.
Duration: 49:02
Football head-butt
The captain of the A C Milan football team, Gennaro Gattuso, head-butted the Tottenham Hotspur assistant coach Joe Jordan, at last night's Champions League match.
Duration: 53:00
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