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Thousands flee Syria's bloody Ramadan

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The conflict in Syria sends thousands seeking refuge beyond their country's borders. They will now spend the Holy month of Ramadan far from home. Also in the news this week, ultra-Orthodox Jews are currently exempt from military service in Israel. But could that be about to change? And we take to you a new all-female TV channel in Egypt, where a strict dress code applies for its employees.

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by Anonyme - 10/08/2012 - 23:24

ramadan is the month of peace why is the president not wanting to let go give syria a break all they want is peace not war !!!

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by Anonyme - 10/08/2012 - 23:23

ramadan is the month of peace why is the president not wanting to let go give syria a break all they want is peace not war !!!

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