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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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