19/06/2011 (1300 GMT)
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Nato 'bombed civilian area'
Nato is investigating Libyan government claims that it bombed a residential area of the capital, Tripoli, killing several civilians. Newshour has reaction from the Libyan government and Nato.
Duration: 09:45
Russian rights activist dies
The Russian human rights activist Yelena Bonner has died after a long illness. She was the widow of Nobel peace prize winner Andrei Sakharov but was a prominent campaigner in her own right.
Duration: 04:02
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ calls for release of journalist
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ has called for the release of one of its reporters in Tajikistan, accused of having links with a banned Islamic organisation. Newshour hears from one of his colleagues based in London.
Duration: 03:30
Obama's favourite painting
A Surrey art gallery which showcases the work of Victorian artist George Frederic Watts is re-opening after a restoration project. Watts' 'Hope' is said to be US President Obama's favourite painting.
Duration: 04:27
Greece debt crisis
The Greek Prime Minister, George Papandreou, has appealed to parliament to push through painful economic reforms, saying a debt default would be catastrophic. Chris Morris reports from Athens.
Duration: 06:52
Fierce prison riot continues
Venezuelan security forces are still trying to regain control of a jail east of Caracas where prisoners have staged a revolt. Girish Gupta reports from near the prison.
Duration: 03:20
Springsteen sax player dies
The saxophonist, Clarence Clemons, who became famous as part of Bruce Springsteen's backing group, the E Street Band, has died. Newshour looks back on his music and life.
Duration: 04:06
UN refugee chief heads to Lampedusa
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Antonio Guterres, is visiting the Italian island of Lampedusa where more than 40,000 refugees have descended. Newshour speaks to him.
Duration: 03:19
Plants in space
For decades the United States and Russia have been trying to make astronauts self-sufficient by growing their own food. Now, NASA scientists say they've managed to grow plants in space.
Duration: 05:09
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