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  • Syrian fighting continues

    Syrian government forces have advanced into the northern town of Jisr al-Shughour, state media say, as part of a widespread government crackdown. Newshour has the latest.

    Duration: 10:03

  • Turkey elections

    Turks are voting in a general election which could lead to constitutional change in their country. What impact would this have for the Turkish people?

    Duration: 04:26

  • Finding peace

    How close - or remote - does a peace deal to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict seem to those Israelis on the ground? Kevin Connolly reports from Jerusalem.

    Duration: 05:33

  • Economic rise of the east

    Asia's political and economic leaders are gathering at the World Economic Forum in Jakarta. Mishal Husain explains what is being discussed at the regional summit.

    Duration: 03:05

  • Libya unrest

    Fighting between government and rebel forces is continuing in western Libya. Rebel fighters have reportedly re-gained a foothold in the town of Zawiya, the scene of intense fighting in March.

    Duration: 03:45

  • The end of the 'war on terror'?

    The man believed to be the leader of al-Qaeda in East Africa has been shot dead in Somalia. But will this really help bring an end to the organisation?

    Duration: 03:55

  • The godfather of Ethio-Jazz

    East Africa is often outshone by the West of the continent when it comes to music. But now Ethiopia's Mulatu Astatke is gaining global recognition for his work. Will Ross went to meet him.

    Duration: 05:48

  • Chile's volcano ash disrupts flights

    Ash particles drifting across the Pacific Ocean from a volcanic eruption in Chile are causing further disruption to airlines in New Zealand and eastern Australia. Newshour reports.

    Duration: 03:30

  • Power of Asia: Australia

    As part of the 大象传媒's Power of Asia series, Australia's foreign minister Kevin Rudd explains how his country is dealing with the growing influence of its region.

    Duration: 05:30

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  • Sun 12 Jun 2011 12:05GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online

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