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A human chain to protect land in India, Syrian army retaliates and statistics of mortality
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Indian steel protest
Villagers in eastern India have formed a human chain to prevent the authorities taking over land for a new steel plant being built by the Korean company, Posco. Newshour reports.
Duration: 08:49
Syrian violence
As thousands continue to flee into Turkey to escape the violence in Syria, one man describes the violence in a nearby village on Friday, where people were killed and crops destroyed.
Duration: 10:00
Italians vote on nuclear power
This weekend, Italians will vote in a referendum on whether or not to allow a nuclear energy programme in Italy - and opinions remain as divided as ever, as Duncan Kennedy reports.
Duration: 03:26
'One of the greatest South Africans'
Prominent South Africans have attended the funeral service of Albertina Sisulu, a celebrated member of the anti-apartheid movement. Milton Nkosi reports from Soweto.
Duration: 04:00
What now for Yemen?
Yemen's president Ali Abdullah Saleh is recovering in Saudi Arabia following an attack on his compound last week. But anti-government protestors do not want him to return to the country.
Duration: 04:15
The statistics of mortality
When will we die and what of? In a world where disease and conflict kill millions of people, as well as the hazards associated with daily life, Newshour debates the risks of an untimely death.
Duration: 09:30
Designer Birtwell makes honours list
Among the recipients on the Queen's Birthday Honours List today is the fabric designer Celia Birtwell, who is made a CBE. Her clothes were worn in the '60s by the Beatles and Rolling Stones.
Duration: 05:13
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