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Sadiq Jalal al-Azm, Syrian philosopher and writer
25/04/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Sadiq Jalal al-Azm, Syrian philosopher and writer

Douglas Herbert meets Syrian philosopher and writer Sadiq Jalal al-Azm to discuss the explosive mix of religion and politics in the Arab world. His guest has first-hand knowledge of how touchy the subject is. He himself was briefly jailed in 1970 after writing a groundbreaking book on the Six-Day War. He argued back then that the Arab defeat was due, in part, to their leaders' failure to rethink the role of religion in society.
Ertharin Cousin, Executive Director of the World Food Programme
23/04/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Ertharin Cousin, Executive Director of the World Food Programme

Over the past two years, thousands of Syrian civilians have been killed and many more have been forced to flee their homes. Ertharin Cousin, Executive Director of the World Food Programme, has joined forces with other UN agencies to respond to this major humanitarian crisis. But, as the death toll in Syria increases, funds for aid operations are soon going to run out. She now pleads for a political solution to end the civil war.
Scores dead in clashes near Damascus, activists say
21/04/2013 - SYRIA

Scores dead in clashes near Damascus, activists say

Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al Assad killed at least 80 people in five days of fighting, culminating in a raid on the Damascus suburb of Jdeidet al Fadel, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Sunday.
US doubles non-lethal aid to Syrian opposition
21/04/2013 - SYRIA

US doubles non-lethal aid to Syrian opposition

US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday that the United States would double its non-lethal aid for opposition forces in Syria to $250 million, stopping short of a US pledge to provide the rebels with weapons they have requested.
Assad warns West against supporting 'al Qaeda rebels'
18/04/2013 - SYRIA

Assad warns West against supporting 'al Qaeda rebels'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Wednesday that Western nations would pay a “heavy price” for supporting Islamist Syrian rebels linked to al Qaeda, warning that the terrorist group would strike at the heart of Europe and the US.
Turkey arrests 10 on suspicion of arming Syria rebels
17/04/2013 - HURRIYET DAILY NEWS

Turkey arrests 10 on suspicion of arming Syria rebels

Turkish security forces on Tuesday detained 10 people suspected of supplying weapons and personnel to militants in Syria fighting against the Assad regime, a Turkish news agency reported.
Syria's Assad offers rebels 'amnesty' as conflict rages
16/04/2013 - SYRIA

Syria's Assad offers rebels 'amnesty' as conflict rages

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has offered rebel fighters amnesty terms if they turn themselves in to mark a national holiday, although activists said it was a meaningless gesture.
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The World This Week - April 12th, 2013 (part 2)
12/04/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - April 12th, 2013 (part 2)

You wouldn’t think Margaret Thatcher had been out of politics for more than two decades in view of the incredibly polarized reactions to the Iron Lady’s death. Also, how the resignation of a tax-dodging French minister could impact all of Europe and the very long shadow of Hugo Chavez over his anointed successor.
The World This Week - April 12th, 2013
12/04/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - April 12th, 2013

You wouldn’t think Margaret Thatcher had been out of politics for more than two decades in view of the incredibly polarized reactions to the Iron Lady’s death. Also, how the resignation of a tax-dodging French minister could impact all of Europe and the very long shadow of Hugo Chavez over his anointed successor.
Al Qaeda's bid for Syria (part 2)
11/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Al Qaeda's bid for Syria (part 2)

A victory for Assad? The jihadist Al-Nusra Front's pledge of allegiance to Al Qaeda puts the Syrian opposition and Western powers in a pickle. At the G8 foreign ministers meeting in London, U-S Secretary of State John Kerry is quoted as saying he can make 'no promises' that weapons sent to rebels in Syria won't fall into the wrong hands.
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