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08/03/2012 (1400 GMT)

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

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Thu 8 Mar 2012 14:05GMT

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  • Syria minister defects

    We hear the resignation announcement of Deputy Oil Minister, Abdo Hussameddin.

    Duration: 02:41

  • Syria reaction to defection

    So how damaging is this defection for the Syrian government?

    Duration: 05:50

  • Syrian uprising

    The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s Jim Muir has been monitoring events in Syria from neighbouring Beirut.

    Duration: 08:27

  • China petitioners

    In an age-old tradition many people have gone to Beijing seeking redress for a grievance

    Duration: 12:58

  • Hindu celebrations

    Millions of Hindus are celebrating the annual festival of Holi.

    Duration: 17:02

  • Danish dramas

    Danish TV dramas have arguably become Denmark’s most famous exports.

    Duration: 22:57

  • Uganda rebel leader video

    A video about Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony has gone viral.

    Duration: 32:45

  • South Kordofan conflict

    The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s Africa Editor Martin Plaut reports from a refugee camp in South Sudan

    Duration: 36:39

  • Pakistan criminal responsibility

    In Pakistan the age for criminal responsibility is 7.

    Duration: 42:57

  • Solar storm

    The impact of the largest solar storm for five years will reach its peak today

    Duration: 48:47

  • Hammer Horror films

    The world-famous film company is asking fans to help in restoring over 30 of their films

    Duration: 53:00

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  • Thu 8 Mar 2012 14:05GMT

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