Newsline (8 January): Shocking video sparks demands for a full war crimes probe in Sri Lanka, religious tension escalates in Malaysia between Christians and Muslims and why American spy agencies should change their tactis in Afghanistan.

Listen to today's programme:

War crimes in Sri Lanka?

A shocking video, authenticated by various experts, showing the execution of two unarmed Tamil rebels, allegedly by a Sri Lankan soldier has emerged on the internet. The UN is now demanding that Sri Lanka allows an independent inquiry into allegations of atrocities during the long and bloody war with Tamil separatists.

Listen to an interview with Rupert Colville from the UNHCR here.

Allah or God? Or both?

Religious tensions in Malaysia have escalated as Muslims clash with Christians over their use of the word 'Allah' to describe their own god. As a result, churches were attacked on Thursday. We speak to a member of the opposition People's Justice Party at the scene of one of the attacks. You can read more here.

US Defense Secretary supports spy agencies criticism

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has given his support to a damming report on American spy agencies working in Afghanistan. They should change their tactics from kiling insurgents to "winning the hearts and minds of the Afghan people".

Listen to an interview with col. Christopher Langdon, who says this change has already been implemented in US army tactics in Afghanistan.

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