04/06/2011 (1200 GMT)
Yemen President confusion; the sexualisation of children; Indian TV yogi's hunger strike
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Yemeni president's injuries unclear
The deputy information minister in Yemen has denied reports that President Saleh has left the country. The president was injured in an attack on his compound on Friday. Lina Sinjab is in Sanaa.
Duration: 04:34
Growing up too quickly?
In Britain a new report is asking for stricter measures against "child sexualisation", including a ban on explicit adverts from areas near schools. Newshour discusses.
Duration: 06:30
Minority appeal
Turkey's governing AKP party is set to win its third consecutive term in this summer's election. But the prime minister is keen to win over minority groups like the Alevis. Jonathan Head reports.
Duration: 06:00
The 'fast unto death'
Thousands of people have gathered in India's capital, Delhi, as one of the country's most famous yoga gurus begins a hunger strike. Karnal Dir is one of the organisers.
Duration: 06:00
Top Al Qaeda commander 'killed'
High-profile Pakistan militant leader Ilyas Kashmiri has been killed in a US drone strike in South Waziristan, locals and officials say. Pakistan author and journalist Zahid Hussain is in Islamabad.
Duration: 03:30
Danger in Sinai
Egypt's northern Sinai is a desert region of frequent lawlessness where the Bedouin tribesmen complain of discrimination by the central government. Tim Whewell reports.
Duration: 05:50
The return of the Playboy bunny
Women's rights groups have criticised Hugh Hefner for exploiting women as he re-launches a Playboy club in London. Newshour hears from an original "Bunny Girl".
Duration: 08:00
The maths of sport
What are the best tactics for taking a football penalty? A new book, The Hidden Mathematics of Sport, explores the science behind sporting actions. Its co-author Rob Eastaway speaks to Newshour.
Duration: 03:30
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