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Thursday 16thÌýJune 2005
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0607
Tony Blair comes to Brussels today toÌýwrestle with the European Union budget and the aftermath of the collapse of the constitution.

0609
On the eve of the Presidential elections,ÌýIran has admitted misleading the UN over its processing of plutonium.

0615
Today'sÌýÌýbusiness news from Greg Wood.

0625
Gary Richardson keeps us up to date with events in the sporting world.

0632
The gargantuan tasks of settling a budget and deciding on the future, if any, of the wreckage of the constitution will today fall upon the European Summit.

0635
Justice and ±«Óãtv Affairs ministers are expected to give the go-ahead for a new computer database which will allow countries to share details of the victims and perpetrators of child pornography.

0638
The Sun Newspaper strikes again - this time they claim to have wandered around Sandhurst military academy - current home of Prince Harry - carrying a fake bomb.

0640
This morning'sÌýnewspaper summeries come from Britain, Warsaw, Madrid and Paris.

0643
Robert Orchard reviews Yesterday in Parliament.

0650
John Peet was a Treasury official back in the Thatcher era 1984 when the rebate was negotiated, what are his predictions for the days outcome?

0650
A two - week test case is starting in the Court of Appeal to decide whether "shaken baby syndrome" can be relied on as a diagnosis of the cause of death or bodily harm in young children.

0713
European Correspondent Tim Franks sheds some light on the financial issues that currently dominate EU discussion. Jack Thurston former advisor to the Ministry of Agriculture and French MEP Pervenche Beres.

0722
Today David Cameron, the Shadow Education Secretary will set out his views on the wider education system. He also happens to be tipped as a Conservative leadership contender.

0724
MoreÌýbusiness news from Greg Wood.

0728
Anne Rossitor from the Social Market Foundation joins us, as does the Liberal Democrats' transport spokesman John Pugh to discuss the proposed introduction of a national School Bus service.

0739
The latestÌýsporting news from Garry Richardson.

0742
A confidential report commissioned by the Metropolitan Police Service - and leaked to this programme - suggests that children are being trafficked from Africa and sacrificed in the UK.ÌýAngus Stickler has the report.

0746
The Large Blue butterfly- once a common sight in the flower rich meadows of the west country - is making a comeback.

0751
Thought for the Day comes from Glasgow this morning - John Bell of the Iona Community.

0655
What is on the European agenda for Italy? TheÌýItalian Europe minister Georgio La Malfa joins us from Rome.

0810
Ahead of the G8 summit next month, home affairs and justice ministers will be getting together today. Top of their agenda is tackling worldwideÌýchild pornography by setting up a hi-tech database containing details about paedophiles and their victims.ÌýCharles Clarke.

0821
We asked our old colleague John Sergeant, who's seen it all at more than 40 summits, to cast a watery eye over the summit business.

0831
The people of France made very clear that they didn't like what Europe has become when they voted no to the EU Constitution last month,Ìýwhat do they want out of Europe after effectively killing off the Constitution. Ed Owen former special advisory to the Foreign Secretary

0840
A finalÌýÌýbusiness update from Greg Wood.

0847
A confidential report commissioned by the Metropolitan Police Service and leaked to this programme - suggests that some children are being trafficked from Africa and sacrificed in the UK. But not everyone agrees with the research - in fact some commentators believe the approach taken by the police could be perceived as racist.

0850
David Heathcoat-Amory, conservative MP and delegate to the convention that drew up the draft constitution...the Dutch MEP who led the Yes (Ja) campaign there- Lousewies van der laan and Vaira Vike Freiberga, the president of Latvia are here to discuss your suggestions for a new European constitution.
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The Blunder Clips

Some of Our Less Memorable Moments
These infamous sound clips have risen from the Today vaults again to haunt our newsreaders and presenters. Enjoy!

Can of what John?
John gets confused over the expression, 'opened a can of worms.'
- 18th March 2005
What is our website and email address John?
John gets confused about all this modern technology and it's David Blunkett Jim!
- 22 December 2004
Who's reading the news Sarah?
Sarah introduces a guest newsreader. And it's catching, asÌýNick Clarke of the World at One demonstrates
- 4/5th October 2004
The boy who likes to say YES!
Sports presenter Steve May is left trying desperately to get his seven year old guest to say something other than yes!
- 23rd September 2004
When the technology failsÌýJohn and Jim have to Ad-Lib...
JimÌýintroduces a veryÌýstrange soundingÌý
'Yesterday in Parliament' package.
Ìý- 23thÌýJuly 2004
Paul Burrell sings opera?
Sarah cues in a very odd sounding Paul Burrell clip.
Ìý- 25th October 2003

Sarah decides it's her turn - and interrupts Allan's discussion
-7 June 2002
Waiting
Garry Richardson waits and waits and waits for Brendan Foster.
What is Charlotte Green giggling about?
John and Jim share a joke about the weather?
The Extended Interview

We don’t always have time to play the whole interview on air. Listen to the extended interview here, exclusive to the Today website.

Jim Naughtie speaks to the Archbishop of Kaduna, Josiah Idowu Fearon, about the Anglican Church in Africa and tensions between Christians and Muslims. (25/05/05)
Edward Stourton interviews Monsignor Charles Burns, a retired head of the Vatican's Secret Archives, inÌýRome about the funeral of the Pope John Paul II.
(08/04/05)
Part 1
Part 2
First ±«Óãtv interview of Moazzam Begg, former Guantanamo Bay detainee. Mr Begg speaksÌýto our reporter Zubeida Malik aboutÌýhis ordeal and how heÌýcontinues toÌýcampaign for five Britons still there to be freed.
Justin Webb interviews Walter Cronkite who pays tribute to Dan Rather, a 73 year old news presenter in America whose is retiring after 24 years.
(10/03/05)
Tony Blair speaks to Jim at the British Embassy in Washington, following his controversial Rose Garden press conference with Bush. The Iraq war, the Middle East and the first hints of an EU constitution referendum u-turn. (17/04/04).
, about the recent increase of religious violence in Nigeria.
(19/05/04)
John Humphrys interviews Prince Hassan of Jordan on the critical situation in Iraq.
(03/05/04).
Jim Naughtie interviews Bob Woodward.ÌýFirst Watergate, now a controversial book into events in the White House pre-Iraq war.
(20/04/04).
Sarah Montague interviews Paul Burrell.
The former royal butler denies betraying Diana, Princess of Wales, insisting his controversial new book was "a loving tribute".
General James L. Jones
During his visit toÌý London - the Supreme Commander of Nato talks to James Naughtie about the threat posed to NATO by a stronger EU military force.
Hillary Clinton talks toÌýJamesÌýNaughtie
Her questions surrounding theÌýWhite House handling of the Iraq war, plus her years with Bill in that stately building.
Mark Coles interviews Damien Hirst
......about his new exhibition in the small Slovenian capital Ljubljana, including drawings from his teenage years.
James Naughtie interviews Hans Blix:
Hans Blix says allies had motivations other than WMDs for going to war - 6th June 2003.

Los Angeles based psychiatrist, Dr Carol Lieberman, tells us why she’s complained to child protection authorities about Michael Jackson.

Zubeida Malik talked to Prince Turki Al Faisal - the new Saudi Ambassador to Britain before the war in Iraq
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