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19/11/2011(1200 GMT)

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

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Sat 19 Nov 2011 12:05GMT

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  • Gaddafi's son 'captured' in Libya

    Libya's interim government says that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the country's former leader, has been arrested. Newshour has the latest.

    Duration: 03:17

  • Pope in Benin

    Pope Benedict, who's on a visit to the West African state of Benin, has called on African leaders not to deprive their people of hope. David Willey is travelling with him.

    Duration: 09:33

  • Record unemployment in Spain

    Spain is holding a general election this weekend, in the midst of the worst economic crisis in the country in decades. There are now almost five million people without work. Sarah Rainsford reports.

    Duration: 04:42

  • Bolshoi blow as dancers defect

    One of the Bolshoi Theatre's most promising dance partnerships is leaving its Moscow stage to join the rival Mikhailovsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. Ballet critic Judith Mackrell speaks to Newshour.

    Duration: 04:00

  • Saif al-Islam 'arrest' update

    Newshour hears from Rana Jawad in Tripoli and speaks to a spokesperson from the International Criminal Court about what his capture means.

    Duration: 04:30

  • Turkish democracy

    Turkey is regarded as the leading democracy in the Muslim world. So should it be seen as the model for those countries emerging from the Arab Spring? Robin Lustig reports from Istanbul.

    Duration: 09:36

  • England legend D'Oliveira dies

    The cricketer Basil d'Oliveira, who found himself playing a central role in the battle against apartheid South Africa, has died at the age of 80. Newshour looks back on his life.

    Duration: 04:30

  • Parallels in protest

    American composer Philip Glass discusses his opera about non-violent protest, which he believes is still relevant today.

    Duration: 03:23

  • 'Curry college' for British workers

    The UK is making deep cuts in immigration and that includes tighter controls on bringing in chefs from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. But can British workers be trained to cook a decent curry?

    Duration: 03:45

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  • Sat 19 Nov 2011 12:05GMT

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