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The challenges ahead for Egypt’s new president

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We look at what lies ahead for the new Egyptian president, Mohammed Morsi. Meanwhile, the sabre-rattling between Turkey and Syria continues and Ankara’s response raises questions. Also, an Iraqi-Kurdish village fights female circumcision, with the law on its side. Finally, history and politics collide as Bethlehem’s church of the nativity is given World Heritage status.

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Syria: the inside UN observers mission
07/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Syria: the inside UN observers mission

The government calls it burgeoning reform, the opposition “a shame”. Syria votes in parliamentary elections. In Egypt an upsurge in violence taints what many are calling the transition to democracy ahead of the presidential election, and we look at the supermodel playing a temptress in a spy movie set in Dubai.
Syria: a faltering ceasefire
30/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Syria: a faltering ceasefire

First, we go to Syrian where the head of the UN observer mission has arrived in Damascus to take charge of the operation. Next, bloggers, writers and websites in the West Bank say they're being censored for speaking out against the Palestinian government. Finally, the Far East meets the Middle East in Doha.
Bahrain: Shiite opposition ups the ante
23/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Bahrain: Shiite opposition ups the ante

They were the real story at the Bahrain Grand Prix. As the glitzy race took place in the Gulf kingdom, thousands of protesters took to the streets demanding change. Next, Egypt stops gas exports to Israel. We look at what lies behind this move. Finally, our correspondent meets with hunger striker Khader Adnan, released after months of detention in Israel.
Keeping the peace in Syria: UN observers arrive
16/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Keeping the peace in Syria: UN observers arrive

They've hit the ground running - UN observers touch down in Syria with the delicate mission of strengthening the ceasefire. Next, it's been 10 years of separation in Israel since the controversial construction of a huge wall began - our correspondent reports from both sides of the barrier. Finally, a peace bus tours Lebanon to commemorate the start of the bloody civil war in 1975.
Turkey: Qualifying for Palestinian refugee status
09/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Turkey: Qualifying for Palestinian refugee status

Our correspondents meet with the Palestinians who had found refuge in Syria, only to have to flee again. Next, we travel to a city in southern Yemen where militant group Ansar al-Sharia has raised its flag and imposed its law. Finally, Qatar is sending three women to the London Olympics - a first in the Emirate's history.

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