Zimbabwe Takeover: Mugabe Makes First Public Appearance

The Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has made his first public appearance - at a graduation ceremony in the capital, Harare - since the military put him under house arrest on Wednesday. Earlier the military said talks with Mr Mugabe were continuing and there had been significant progress in targeting what it called the "criminals surrounding him". Some reports say Mr Mugabe has been demanding guarantees and a dignified exit.

Also in the programme: Newshour's Tim Franks is in Lebanon as the country's prime minister, who has resigned, is expected to leave Saudi Arabia; and one of Italy's most feared Mafia bosses has died in prison.

(Image: Robert Mugabe delivers a speech during a graduation ceremony at the Zimbabwe Open University in Harare. Credit: AFP/Getty Images/Jekesai Nikizana)