18/05/2011 (1300 GMT)
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Syria refugees
We report from the Syria-Lebanon border as thousands of refugees flee the Syrian army who are arresting anyone suspected of taking part in protests.
Duration: 05:17
New AQ leader
How much do we know about the new Al Qaeda interim leader who has replaced Osama bin Laden?
Duration: 03:15
South Africa
Local elections in South Africa, but we hear the focus is very much on the performance of the governing African National Congress.
Duration: 03:45
Sri Lanka
Two years after the war ended is Sri Lanka truly at peace now? Charles Haviland reports.
Duration: 05:17
Mahler rocks
And how composer Gustav Mahler's reputation has gained new momentum with a new generation of fans.
Duration: 03:19
Ireland
What is the significance of the Queen's visit to Croke Park in Ireland?
Duration: 10:15
French privacy
Will French attitudes to privacy laws change in the light of the arrest of Dominique Strauss-Kahn?
Duration: 05:58
Yemen deal?
Is a deal likely to be signed soon to resolve Yemen's long running and violent political stand off?
Duration: 02:55
Saudi woman driver
We hear from the only woman who openly drives around the city of Jeddah even though women are not allowed to drive on their own.
Duration: 04:36
Ukraine weather
The Ukrainian weather forecaster who used a live radio broadcast to criticise the political situation in the country.
Duration: 01:52
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