Several days of violent clashes in the central Nigerian city of Jos have reawakened fears of inter-religious warfare between Christians and Muslims in Africa's most populous country. This week's fighting has claimed more than 300 lives, wounded nearly 1000 and prompted many more to flee their homes.
During the Gaza raids against Hamas, the Israeli army denied international media access to the conflict zone, against a decision by the Israeli Supreme Court to lift the embargo. Our correspondents Sophie Claudet and Willy Bracciano report.
By deciding to strike back and to attack the densely populated Gaza strip, Israel has been forced to confront the difficulties of urban warfare while the shocking civilian death toll of 'Operation Cast Lead' continues to escalate. Who's to blame?
