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Western Sahara: UN envoy in bid to restart talks

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The future of the disputed region of Western Sahara is back on the agenda as a UN mediator bids to kick-start stalled talks. Meanwhile, in Morocco, new adoption laws are sparking controversy. Until now, abandoned children could be adopted by foreigners and brought up overseas, but authorities are worried they won't offer an Islamic upbringing.

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Finally, France declares a new day of remembrance for the Algerian War, but the conflict remains as divisive as ever on both sides of the Mediterranean.

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Art exhibition sparks clashes in Tunis
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A fresh wave of violence has got many worried about the rise of radical Islam in Tunisia. Next, we head to Morocco - although divorce may be a legal option in the country, we find out it's a choice that leaves thousands of women in severe difficulty. Finally, we take you to a concert in the French capital, where Jewish and Muslim musicians join forces for an electric performance.
Libya: Federalism takes shape in Benghazi
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Libya: Federalism takes shape in Benghazi

In Libya, tribal leaders keep up the push for federalism in Benghazi, the cradle of the revolution. Meanwhile, in Tunisia, a group of bloggers launch a hunger strike in a protest over press freedom. Finally, 50 years after the Algerian war of independence, an exhibition in Paris looks back at the realities of the war that ended France's rule over its former colony.
Young Algerians cry foul over internet censorship
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