On Newsline (30 October): The odds are on for Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende as Tony Blair's chances to become EU president shrink, Honduras's political crisis finally resolved and what not to wear to your Halloween party.

Listen to the programme here:

Tony Blair is out, Jan Peter Balkenende is in - allegedly

If you believe the backroom gossip at today's EU summit in Brussels, Mr Balkenende is one of the frontrunners to become the first EU president. But will he really leave The Hague for Brussels?

Read the full article here. Listen to a short statement by Mr Balkenende (through an interpreter) here:

Political deadlock in Honduras finally resolved

The interim president of Honduras, Roberto Micheletti, is willing to sign a deal with ousted President Manual Zelaya to resolve the country's political deadlock. Mr Zelaya has already called it a 'triumph for democracy'.

Listen to an interview with Eileen Gavin of the Latin News Daily:

No solo round the world sailing trip for 14-year old Laura - yet

A Dutch court has banned 14-year old Laura Dekker from The Netherlands from setting off on a round-the-world solo sailing trip. She wants to become the youngest person ever to complete this trip, but judges think she's still too young. She will have to wait until July 2010, they ordered.

Read the full article here. Listen to a response from Laura's spokewoman, Mariska Woertman:

What NOT to wear at your Halloween party

It's Halloween this weekend, a holiday that's widely celebrated in the US with fancy dress being an integral part of the celebrations. But one costume, dubbed the 'illegal alien kit', has angered Latino organisations, who say it's offensive. But is it?

Listen to reactions from a Latino activist and from someone who doesn't see the problem.

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