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  • Libya: Benghazi

    In Benghazi, efforts are continuing to form a government-in-waiting. Newshour hears from Mustafa Gheriani of the Transitional National Council.

    Duration: 09:37

  • Libya: Gaddafi

    The rebels in Benghazi say they can survive for six months. But what about Colonel Gaddafi? Newshour speaks to Professor Tim Niblock, an expert on Libya at Exeter University in the UK.

    Duration: 13:00

  • Tuscon shooting

    Jared Lee Loughner - the man accused of a mass shooting which left six people dead - will be formally charged in an Arizona court today. Our correspondent Paul Adams reports from Tucson.

    Duration: 19:08

  • Mass sardine death

    A million dead sardines have been found floating in a marina just south of Los Angeles in California. So, how did they get there? Newshour hears from oceanographer Dr Simon Boxall.

    Duration: 23:00

  • Tripoli, Misrata and Zawiyah

    A Libyan dissident in Tripoli shares his thoughts in an audio diary and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s Maddy Savage has been making contact with people in Misrata and Zawiyah, where foreign journalists are not allowed.

    Duration: 32:10

  • Ghana oil

    Rob Walker reports from the port of Takoradi in Ghana, which began pumping its first commercial oil three months ago. It could bring the government revenues worth billions of dollars.

    Duration: 38:25

  • Eric’s guitars and amps

    70 guitars and 70 amplifiers belonging to legendary guitarist Eric Clapton are being auctioned in New York today. Newshour speaks to an Eric replica - the lead singer in tribute band Cream of Clapton.

    Duration: 43:00

  • Afghanistan deaths

    A UN report says that the number of civilians killed in Afghanistan has risen for the second year in a row. Newshour speaks to the UN envoy to Afghanistan Staffan de Mistura, who presented the report.

    Duration: 46:00

  • Breast milk backlash

    Since breast milk ice cream went on sale at an ice cream parlour in London last month, there's been quite a reaction; not all of it positive.

    Duration: 53:00

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  • Wed 9 Mar 2011 14:05GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online

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