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31/07/2011 (1200 GMT)

US diplomat's scathing remarks on Syria; Ramadan and Arab Spring and extreme yodelling.

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50 minutes

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Sun 31 Jul 2011 12:05GMT

Chapters

  • Syria Hama attacked

    Syrian tanks have opened fire in the city of Hama.

    Duration: 11:33

  • Somalia famine Africa Union

    The UN’s world food programme on how they’re trying to reach famine victims in Somalia.

    Duration: 15:45

  • North Carolina USA sterilisation

    Thousands of people were sterilised in the State of North Carolina from the '20s to '70s.

    Duration: 22:46

  • US debt deadline

    The US treasury says it will run out of money to pay its bills unless a deal is reached.

    Duration: 31:25

  • China violence

    There’s been an outbreak of violence in the far west of China.

    Duration: 34:11

  • Festival of Ramadan

    Ramadan, a time when Muslims fast and see their families begins this week.

    Duration: 37:14

  • Ramadan + Arab Spring

    On the eve of Ramadan we hear from a Libyan rebel preparing to fast and fight.

    Duration: 42:52

  • The Welsh yodeller

    The Royal Opera House in London is today celebrating human voices from around the world

    Duration: 49:17

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  • Sun 31 Jul 2011 12:05GMT

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