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Syria: the exodus to Turkey

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As thousands of Syrians continue to flee to Turkey, our correspondent heads to the Red Crescent camps at the border to speak to refugees. Also, Jordan announces political reforms and a move towards a constitutional monarchy. Finally, we visit a hospital in Jerusalem where a group of Israeli and Palestinian doctors are working together to treat Palestinian children with serious heart disease.

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