31/03/2012 (1200 GMT)
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China censors websites over coup rumours
We hear from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Michael Bristow and Professor Steven Tsang of the University of Nottingham on the curbs China has placed on social media over online rumours of a coup.
Duration: 07:29
US winner for biggest jackpot in history
The search begins in the US state of Maryland for the person who will claim a share of $640m dollars. We hear how a massive win changed Mark Gardiner's life.
Duration: 13:00
India to embargo Iranian oil
The US wants countries to stop importing oil from Iran in order to put pressure on the country over its nuclear programme. Jyoti Malhotra explains why India is going along with the demand.
Duration: 18:53
Harry Potter tour
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Vincent Dowd gets a preview of the new Harry Potter studio tour at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire.
Duration: 23:00
Harry Potter tour
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Vincent Dowd gets a preview of the new Harry Potter studio tour at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire.
Duration: 23:00
Rebel assault on key Mali town
Tuareg rebels in Mali attack the strategic northern garrison town of Gao with heavy weapons, hours after another town, Kidal, fell to their control. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Thomas Fessy reports.
Duration: 30:03
EDL stages far-right European rally in Denmark
Tahmina Salik, a Danish Muslim says the EDL is encouraging extremist violence as the Leader of the English Defence League Tommy Robinson calls for Muslim migration into Europe to stop.
Duration: 43:00
Is Burma's elections a sign of future reforms?
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Rachel Harvey reports from Rangoon on how the conduct of these election can affect Burma's future.
Duration: 48:15
New York Taxis
Our New York correspondent Matt Wells caught up with a group of South Asian drivers who have found a novel way to ease the stress of a long day behind the wheel - reciting Sufi verse.
Duration: 53:00
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