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28/08/2011 (1400 GMT)

Hurricane hits New York, Anna Hazare ends hunger strike, Bolt disqualified from 100m

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  • Hurricane Irene lashes New York

    Winds and rain from Hurricane Irene pound New York as the storm sweeps up the US east coast, causing at least eight deaths and power cuts. The 大象传媒's Barbara Plett reports from Brooklyn, New York.

    Duration: 04:18

  • Hurricane Irene claims eight lives in the US

    Newshour speaks to Leanne Matlach, a reporter from WDEL radio in Delaware.

    Duration: 03:09

  • Gaddafi "offers transition talks"

    Fugitive Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi offers to begin talks to transfer power to the rebels, but the National Transitional Council says there can be no negotiations.

    Duration: 01:02

  • Tripoli life

    The 大象传媒's Daniel Sandford reports on attempts to bring a sense of normality to the capital.

    Duration: 03:50

  • Tripoli celebrations

    The residents of Tripoli have been gathering in what was the city's Green Square, now renamed Martyrs' Square, to cheer the end of Colonel Gaddafi's rule. Newshour's Lyse Doucet is there.

    Duration: 03:02

  • Surprise disqualification at World Athletics Championships

    Jamaica's Usain Bolt was disqualified from the final of the men's 100m at the World Athletics Championships as countryman Yohan Blake took gold. The 大象传媒's Alex Capstick reports from South Korea.

    Duration: 03:09

  • Discovering African-American history in Paris

    Hugh Schofield reports on the increase in tourism catering specifically for African-Americans in Paris.

    Duration: 04:09

  • Indian campaigner ends fast

    Indian campaigner Anna Hazare has ended his 12-day hunger strike. Newshour speaks to Kiran Bedi, a former senior police officer involved in Mr Hazare's anti-corruption drive.

    Duration: 04:56

  • Who is Libya's new leader?

    The 大象传媒's Nick Ravenscroft profiles the man set to become Libya's next leader: Mustafa Abdul Jalil.

    Duration: 08:02

  • Notting Hill Carnival thrives despite London riots

    The annual Notting Hill Carnival in London has begun with up to a million expected to turn out and a heavier police presence than usual in the wake of the recent riots. Dominic Casciani reports.

    Duration: 04:52

  • Irish village celebrates Chaplin legacy

    In his final years Charlie Chaplin regularly visited the tiny Irish seaside resort of Waterville. This week it has been staging its first ever Chaplin festival. The 大象传媒's Vincent Dowd reports.

    Duration: 04:53

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    大象传媒 World Service Online

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