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With Ritula Shah. National and international news and analysis.

The Prime Minister promises a big increase in police capability to deal with rioters in London tonight.

We assess police tactics and report from Lewisham. Do rioters feel remorse for the damage inflicted on their own communities?

Also... The Federal Reserve gives its prescription for sustaining the US economy. Will it turn the markets around?

With Robin Lustig.

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