23/06/2011 (1400)
US troops to leave Afghanistan; Geert Wilders acquitted; Thai tattoo taboo
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Afghanistan Obama
President Obama plans for a faster American military withdrawal from Afghanistan but says he is committed to the future of Afghans.
Duration: 02:55
Afghanistan US
Brian Katulis of the Centre for American Progress tells Newshour that President Obama can safely withdraw forces while keeping up pressure on the insurgency.
Duration: 06:29
Afghanistan MP
As the US and the UK announce the withdrawal of their troops, Mahmood Gilani, an Afghan member of parliament says Afghanistan cannot afford to lose international support now.
Duration: 13:00
Gert Wilders
Can the comments of Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders, who described Islam as "fascist" be considered "legitimate political debate"? Newshour looks at the arguments.
Duration: 18:24
Thailand amulets
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Rachel Harvey is in Thailand finding out whether ancient traditions and modern desires can coexist happily.
Duration: 23:00
Turkey Syria
The Syrian army takes its campaign against political dissent closer to the Turkish border. Reuters photographer Umit Bektash joins the programme live from the border.
Duration: 30:07
Turkey Syria
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Rami Ruhayem says the primary aim of the Syrian troops moving in close to the border is a move to break up an opposition stronghold.
Duration: 32:37
Afghanistan government spokesman
The Afghan Foreign Ministry spokesman Janan Mosazai joins the programme live from Kabul.
Duration: 36:49
Queen Noor
Queen Noor of Jordan tells Newshour that Arab governments must talk those demanding reform.
Duration: 43:00
Russian stout
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Steve Rosenberg speaks to the group of British brewers trying to reintroduce Imperial Russian Stout to the Russians.
Duration: 47:38
American gangster
The inspiration for the Jack Nicholson character in the film "The Departed", James "Whitey" Bulger speaks to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Dan Damon.
Duration: 53:00
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