25/10/2010
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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Karzai bribes
President Karzai has admitted that his chief of staff received cash from Iran. Newshour hears from Michael Semple, a former EU deputy envoy to Afghanistan and Akmal Dawi of Afghanistan Rights Monitor.
Duration: 10:10
Haiti cholera
Health officials in Haiti say there are signs that they are making progress in their efforts to contain a cholera outbreak. Laura Trevelyan reports from St Marc - the area most affected.
Duration: 12:57
Pakistan attacks
A bomb explosion at the gate of a Sufi shrine in eastern Pakistan has killed at least six people. Newshour speaks to William Dalrymple, historian and writer on Asia and the Middle East.
Duration: 17:24
Sony Walkman
The Sony Walkman - the iconic portable cassette player – will no longer be sold in Japan. Are its days numbered? Newshour speaks to Martyn Ware, a British musician and music producer.
Duration: 23:00
British economy
The British PM has told business leaders about a government strategy to develop the UK’s infrastructure. Newshour hears from the Confederation of British Industry and economist Vanessa Rossi.
Duration: 35:38
Zimbabwe economy
Zimbabwe is widely regarded as having the world's worst economy. Karen Allen reports on how pressure is mounting for international sanctions to be lifted.
Duration: 41:34
Sudan
The chief Sudanese negotiator for Darfur has told the BBC that his government wants a mediated agreement to settle the civil war by the end of this year.
Duration: 47:53
Glee
Ahead of the USA's mid term elections, our reporter Rajini Vaidyanathan tests opinion across America, by speaking to some of the real life versions of well known TV characters - today it’s “Glee”.
Duration: 53:03
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