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5 November 2011 Last updated at 13:06 ET

Syria forces 'renew Homs attacks'

Syrian military forces resume attacks in the city of Homs, as fresh anti-government protests take place around the country.

UN 'finds Iran nuclear arms bid'

Diplomats say the UN's atomic watchdog is due to reveal what it says is evidence Iran has been conducting research into nuclear weapons.

Israel boards Gaza protest boats

The Israeli navy intercepts and boards two boats carrying activists and medical supplies as they attempt to break the blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Jordan-Egypt ferry struck by fire

More than 1,200 passengers are evacuated from a ferry that caught fire in the Red Sea, and one Jordanian reportedly dies after jumping overboard.
'New blow' for Palestinian UN bid

The UK, France and Colombia have told the UN Security Council members they plan to abstain in any vote on Palestinian membership, a UN diplomat says.
Israeli troops 'kill two in Gaza'
Gaddafi son Saif 'trying to flee'
Israeli army tests rocket system
Attack on French satirical paper
Qatar to hold elections in 2013
Iranian minister survives vote
Syria accepts Arab peace proposal
UN concern over Libyan weapons

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