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08/07/2011 (1300 GMT)

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  • News of the World

    The News of the World phone-hacking scandal has widened with the arrest of former editor Andy Coulson, who later worked as the government's communications chief.

    Duration: 03:33

  • Rupert Murdoch

    Rupert Murdoch, CEO of News Corporation, has not yet commented on the trouble at his British media empire. His biographer, David McKnight, looks at how Rupert Murdoch might be feeling today.

    Duration: 09:22

  • Egypt demonstrations

    The Friday protests in Cairo's Tahrir Square didn't end with the fall of President Mubarak earlier this year. There's a big one taking place today and our correspondent, Jon Leyne is there.

    Duration: 12:58

  • Sudan

    South Sudan becomes the world's newest country in just a few hours time. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Fergus Nicoll looks at whether its political independence will bring economic independence as well.

    Duration: 22:58

  • Somalia mayor

    The Somali government is involved in a prolonged fight against Islamist al-Shabaab militants. Many people are fleeing to the capital Mogadishu, as the city's mayor Mohamed Ahmed Noor explains.

    Duration: 30:38

  • Kenya/Somalia border

    Mogadishu is not the only place Somalis are heading. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Anne Mwati has been visiting a point on the Somali-Kenya border where many refugees are coming across.

    Duration: 33:16

  • News of the World 2

    The News of the World phone-hacking scandal is also making headlines in the US and Australia. Will events in the UK harm Rupert Murdoch's interests in those countries?

    Duration: 40:10

  • Talking doll

    Scientists in California have succeeded in working out how to play a metal ring taken from a 19th century talking doll. This week they released the results.

    Duration: 42:59

  • NASA

    Weather permitting, the final space shuttle should blast off from the Kennedy Space Centre today. Our correspondent Jonny Dymond is there.

    Duration: 52:58

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  • Fri 8 Jul 2011 13:05GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online

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