06/08/2011 (1200GMT)
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US forces killed in Afghan crash
Afghan officials say 31 Americans and seven Afghan soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash in Wardak province, eastern Afghanistan late on Friday. Newshour speaks to the governor of Wardak.
Duration: 08:35
Somali rebels pull out of capital
In Somalia, the militant Islamist group Al Shabaab says it's withdrawn from its bases in Mogadishu, describing it as a tactical move. Newshour has the latest.
Duration: 04:30
Horn of Africa famine crisis
The battle to get aid to the millions suffering from the drought in the Horn of Africa continues. The former president of Ghana, John Kufuor, now a UN goodwill ambassador, gives his reaction.
Duration: 03:51
Longer weekend?
The Israeli government is debating plans to extend the country's weekend to include Sunday. Kevin Connolly looks at the arguments for and against changing the national timetable on such a huge scale.
Duration: 06:10
China blasts US over credit rating downgrade
China has criticised the US's handling of the economy after the American credit rating was downgraded for the first time ever. Newshour has reaction from Hong Kong.
Duration: 03:30
US defence budget cuts loom
Back in America, politicians are grappling with the need for austerity. So where will the cuts fall? Newshour asks whether the US defence spending could be in the firing line.
Duration: 10:05
The 'sisterhood' of women's roller derby
The women's roller derby, popular in the 1950s, is back. There are nearly 600 teams in America and the figure worldwide is staggering. Andy Gallacher met one team in Florida - the Ocala Cannibals.
Duration: 03:58
Celebrating Niranjan Pal
In the UK, the South Asian Cinema Foundation is paying tribute to Indian cinema legend Niranjan Pal by screening his films. The foundation's director explains the significance of the film-maker.
Duration: 04:44
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