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NewsnightMonday, 8 July, 2002, 17:28 GMT 18:28 UK
Monday 8 July

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Monday 8 July

WorldCom
WorldCom
Tom Carver reported on the congressional hearing in the United States into what went wrong at WorldCom.Did former executives help to explain the huge accounting mistake at the telecoms giant?

Aids/HIV
Our Science Editor, Susan Watts looked into the announcement from the international conference on Aids/HIV in Barcelona. Does the new hope for a speedier vaccine to deal with the disease represent the answer we are looking for?

Arms Sales
The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, has announced the approval for export of high-tech cockpit components to America, where they will be used in fighter jets destined for Israel. Our Political Editor, Martha Kearney, examined this controversial step.

Afghan War Lord
And Jonathan Head told the story of an Afghan war lord, one of the most powerful leaders in the region.


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reports on the congressional hearing in the United States into what went wrong at WorldCom
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08 Jul 02 | Business
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08 Jul 02 | UK Politics
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