29/10/2011 (1200 GMT)
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Qantas grounded
Qantas grounds its whole fleet as part of an industrial dispute - we talk to the Australian Transport Minister and a pilot union about the unexpected decision.
Duration: 12:34
Kyrgz elex
Natalia Antelava reports on Kyrgyzstan's unusual election with 16 contenders for president - but can it bring stability to the country?
Duration: 04:30
Bangkok floods
With Bangkok suffering its worst floods in decades and the Thai prime minister saying the waters should recede soon, we hear how residents are managing to protect their homes.
Duration: 05:00
Syria latest
Will Syria listen to Arab demands for the violence to stop? We hear from our Middle East correspondent and from a British Solidarity for Syria Group activist marching on the Syrian embassy in London.
Duration: 06:10
Kabul attack
Quentin Sommerville reports on the latest suicide bombing on one of Kabul's main roads.
Duration: 02:30
UK 7 billion
With people in the UK now living longer, how difficult is it to convince young people to save money and prepare for their old age?
Duration: 05:00
Irish president
What kind of man is Ireland's new poet president, Michael D Higgins? We speak to former Irish politician Fergus Finley.
Duration: 05:00
Virtual shopping
Ladies, how would you like to forego department store dressing rooms and try on dresses virtually instead?
Duration: 03:37
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