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23/06/2011 (1400)

US troops to leave Afghanistan; Geert Wilders acquitted; Thai tattoo taboo

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大象传媒 World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Afghanistan Obama

    President Obama plans for a faster American military withdrawal from Afghanistan but says he is committed to the future of Afghans.

    Duration: 02:55

  • Afghanistan US

    Brian Katulis of the Centre for American Progress tells Newshour that President Obama can safely withdraw forces while keeping up pressure on the insurgency.

    Duration: 06:29

  • Afghanistan MP

    As the US and the UK announce the withdrawal of their troops, Mahmood Gilani, an Afghan member of parliament says Afghanistan cannot afford to lose international support now.

    Duration: 13:00

  • Gert Wilders

    Can the comments of Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders, who described Islam as "fascist" be considered "legitimate political debate"? Newshour looks at the arguments.

    Duration: 18:24

  • Thailand amulets

    The 大象传媒's Rachel Harvey is in Thailand finding out whether ancient traditions and modern desires can coexist happily.

    Duration: 23:00

  • Turkey Syria

    The Syrian army takes its campaign against political dissent closer to the Turkish border. Reuters photographer Umit Bektash joins the programme live from the border.

    Duration: 30:07

  • Turkey Syria

    The 大象传媒's Rami Ruhayem says the primary aim of the Syrian troops moving in close to the border is a move to break up an opposition stronghold.

    Duration: 32:37

  • Afghanistan government spokesman

    The Afghan Foreign Ministry spokesman Janan Mosazai joins the programme live from Kabul.

    Duration: 36:49

  • Queen Noor

    Queen Noor of Jordan tells Newshour that Arab governments must talk those demanding reform.

    Duration: 43:00

  • Russian stout

    The 大象传媒's Steve Rosenberg speaks to the group of British brewers trying to reintroduce Imperial Russian Stout to the Russians.

    Duration: 47:38

  • American gangster

    The inspiration for the Jack Nicholson character in the film "The Departed", James "Whitey" Bulger speaks to the 大象传媒's Dan Damon.

    Duration: 53:00

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  • Thu 23 Jun 2011 13:05GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online

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