Best album cover ever?

Hi. Damian here. Today on Newshour we’re going to be looking back at an iconic image – four men, one barefoot, walking across a pedestrian crossing in north London. This became one of the most famous album covers of all time.

Your questions to Colonel Stuart Tootal

Afghanistan is reeling from another deadly bomb attack today — it’s yet another episode of violence that will surely be worrying local authorities and international forces, who are gearing up for presidential elections later this month. As the death toll mounts and more funerals are held - for ordinary Afghan civilians and allied forces - some are asking whether the efforts there are futile.

So today’s guest will certainly be interesting.

Should news be free on the internet?

First thing in the morning (writes Denise on Europe Today) I get in and check various websites like the New York Times and the Times of London to see what’s going on in the world. Soon I may mot be able to, as the owner of the Times says he plans to charge me to access the news pages of his website from next year. And Murdoch isn’t alone in considering a charge.

Should we pay couples not to have kids?

Birth control is getting creative in India - from increasing late night tv (yes to take couples’ minds off procreating) to encouraging women not to marry until they are 30 (when a women’s fertility begins to drop). Whilst these initiatives might not seem very convincing, the Indian government’s latest idea could be a little more tempting. Money.

What age is old enough to decide your fate ?

“I know I decided I definitely didn’t want this but everyone’s entitled to change their mind.”

Meet Hannah Jones. She’s 14, and is recuperating at home having had a heart transplant.

Homeless bound…

What do you do with a growing homeless problem in the most famous city in the world ?

You pay for them to go away. To relatives, to friends, to the country or state they came from in the first place.

It’s a scheme – initiated by Mayor Bloomberg -that’s been in place in New York  since 2007 and 550 families have taken up the offer.

Free education ; the answer for the world’s poorest people ?

The Indian Parliament has approved a bill that seeks to guarantee free and compulsory education for all children aged between six and 14. The Bill brings to reality the provision for everyone’s right to education included in the Indian Constitution.

But does free education necessarily translate into quality education for everyone?

On air: Should Bill Clinton have gone to North Korea?

Two US journalists detained in North Korea and sentenced to 12 years of hard labour have been pardoned after former US President Bill Clinton visited North Korean leader Kim Jong-il to ask for their release. According to reports, the reporters Laura Ling, 32, and Euna Lee, 36, who worked with US based internet broadcaster Current TV flew home with Mr. Clinton.

Wee can save the environment

Water – as environmentalists are often reminding us – is fast becoming a precious commodity. Now a campaign from a Brazilian group is asking the public to take a very specific step to stop wastage.

The message is simple – urinating in the shower saves water.

President Ahmadinejad is sworn in – is he right to be suspicious of foreigners?

Iran’s President Ahmadinejad has taken his oath for a second term after weeks of unrest following the elections. In his speech after being sworn in, he criticised foreign powers who have cast doubt over the validity of the elections. He said Iran would resist these countries. Referring to countries that have decided not to send letters of congratulation to the President, he said, “We heard that some of the Western leaders had decided to recognise but not congratulate the new government… Well, no-one in Iran is waiting for your messages.”