| TUESDAY 28 APRIL 22.30 GMT - BBC TWO PRESENTER EMILY MAITLIS Hello, They were friends of the 7/7 suicide bombers. They grew up with them, they went on trips across tourist London with them - including Tube stations - they supported jihad and the "defence of Muslim lands". But today, three British men from Leeds were cleared of playing any part in the London bombings. On hearing the verdict, one defendant, Sadeer Saleem, criticised the police for a prosecution based on "guilt by association" and a charge brought about on what he called the flimsiest of evidence. It is nearly four years since those bombings tore through London's transport system leaving 52 people dead and hundreds injured. Many remain convinced the planning and preparation involved many more than just the four suicide bombers themselves, yet no one has been brought to justice. Tonight we investigate why. The UN has warned swine flu cannot be contained and it's become clear that the virus has now spread to people who have not actually travelled to Mexico. The face masks are out in full force and travel warnings have been imposed but there is still no clear indication of which precautionary measures actually work, or how close we really are to a pandemic. Susan Watts will speak to the man who's just come out of the COBRA emergency meeting about what happens next and to the computer modellers whose work will be used in the fight to stop it spreading. Here's a word from Justin Rowlatt, who is in Washington DC: We've got an American-themed feast for you tonight. I'll be reporting on the Obama Administration's attempt to kick start global climate negotiations. We'll get the inside track on the talks from climate change minister Ed Miliband. He's said we need a populist campaign to push for an international agreement on emissions reductions. I'll be asking why instead of wooing climate campaigners, Labour seems more interested in arresting them. Then there's the latest instalment of my American Ethical Man odyssey which reveals just how different the Obama Administration's approach is. Y'all enjoy! Missed Newsnight? Click here to watch online Newsnight Blogs Join the debate | 
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