1The partner of the Guardian journalist who broke the Edward Snowden story was detained at Heathrow Airport for nearly nine hours, had his belongings searched and his data confiscated by heavy-handed authorities. The incident has sparked an international outcry about the freedom of journalists and the use of the Terrorism Act. The editor of the Guardian claims he was pressured to destroy computer equipment related to the Snowden story by political figures. Questions are now being asked about the level of Government intervention in the media.

2A deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria has left over 1000 people dead and prompted international outrage. However the Syrian Government insists it was not involved.

3The Australian election campaign has reached the halfway point. Analysis of the second leadership debate which was fiery and contentious.

4Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak has been freed from prison after two years behind bars.

5Former Pakistani President General Pervez Musharaff has been indicted for the 2007 assassination of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

6The trial of Bo Xilai, the man accused of murdering British Businessman Neil Heywood, is intriguing China.

7An exclusive interview with BBC World's Chief International Correspondent.