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Syrian opposition strikes unity deal

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Has the Syrian opposition finally got its act together? A new coalition has been created, which the West hopes will offer a credible and united alternative to the Assad regime. Meanwhile, Kuwait is celebrating half a century since the birth of its constitution, but protesters say this has coincided with an unconstitutional move by the monarch. Finally, we look at how France is benefiting from the business boom in Qatar.

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