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17/10/2011 (1300 GMT)

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

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Mon 17 Oct 2011 13:05GMT

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  • Kenya hunts kidnappers in Somalia

    The Kenyan Foreign Minister tells us why his country is acting unilaterally as Kenyan troops move into Somalia and we also hear from the head of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's African service Solomon Mugera.

    Duration: 09:32

  • Is climate change leading to shrinking animals?

    The evolutionary ecologist, Professor David Bickford tells us which species have had to lower their growth rates to conserve energy due to climate change.

    Duration: 13:00

  • Greece's financial despair leads to a surge in suicide rates

    As Greeks begin to feel the strain of the government's austerity measures, Chloe Hadjimatheou reports on the terrible consequences.

    Duration: 18:48

  • Wheldon killed in IndyCar crash

    British driver Dan Wheldon has died following a crash involving 15 cars at the Las Vegas Indy 300. Steve Slater, ESPN's racing commentator tells Newshour what happened.

    Duration: 23:00

  • Syria: Life in a conflict zone

    The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Sue Lloyd Roberts has managed to get into Syria and gives us a rare report on life in the city of Homs.

    Duration: 32:51

  • Stabilising Somalia

    Dr Augustine Mahiga, the UN Special Representative to Somalia responds to Kenya's accusations that the UN is not doing enough to help stabilise the country.

    Duration: 36:58

  • Violent clashes escalate in Yemen

    The New York Times reporter in Sanaa, Laura Kasinof tells Newshour that chances of resolving the conflict is being thwarted by escalating violence.

    Duration: 40:15

  • Rising flood waters threaten Thai capital

    Our correspondent in Bangkok, Rachel Harvey, reports on the regions which has been affected by the flood.

    Duration: 43:00

  • What's your era?

    Anita Prazmowska of the London School of Economics, Shruti Kapila of Cambridge University and the historian Patrick Dillon discuss when would have been the best time and place to be alive.

    Duration: 53:00

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  • Mon 17 Oct 2011 13:05GMT

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