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16/02/2011 (1400 GMT)

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  • Libya clashes

    Hundreds of people have clashed with police and government supporters in the Libyan city of Benghazi. Newshour hears from Noman Benotman, a former commander in the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group.

    Duration: 13:00

  • Uganda elections

    On Friday, Ugandans will vote in presidential and parliamentary elections. Our East Africa correspondent Will Ross reports from Gulu District.

    Duration: 18:30

  • Kenyan spider

    Scientists in Kenya say they've discovered a mosquito-eating spider which could help in the fight against malaria. Newshour speaks to Dr Fiona Cross, one of the scientists who made the discovery.

    Duration: 22:53

  • Bahrain protests

    Thousands of protesters have gathered for a second day in Manama, the capital of the Gulf state of Bahrain. Michael Slackman, from the New York Times, is in Manama and spoke to Newshour.

    Duration: 32:53

  • Diplomat mistake

    A speech at the United Nations by the Indian minister for External Affairs, SM Krishna, has resulted in calls for his dismissal.

    Duration: 34:43

  • Somali pirate

    Somali pirate Abdiwali Abdiqadir Muse will be sentenced today for his involvement in an attack on a US ship. Newshour speaks to Donna Hopkins, the US state department's counter piracy coordinator.

    Duration: 39:07

  • Sex offenders

    In the UK, ministers have introduced proposals that will give thousands of convicted sex offenders the chance to have their names removed from a sex offenders list.

    Duration: 43:03

  • Egypt police

    Egypt’s unpopular police force has started its own Facebook page to improve its image. Newshour hears from Lieutenant Colonel Yasser from the Egyptian police.

    Duration: 49:02

  • Football head-butt

    The captain of the A C Milan football team, Gennaro Gattuso, head-butted the Tottenham Hotspur assistant coach Joe Jordan, at last night's Champions League match.

    Duration: 53:00

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  • Wed 16 Feb 201114:05GMT
    BBC World Service Online

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