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Events in Syria are having an effect on its neighbour, Lebanon - a country that has already had more than its share of bloody conflict.Damascus has always been closely involved in Beirut's politics, placing Lebanese leaders in an awkward position now. And the capital has witnessed clashes between pro- and anti-Assad factions....http://www.euronews.net/

Turkish and Romanian Jews on Friday marked the 70th anniversary of the deaths of 768 Jewish refugees denied shelter by Turkey during World War Two.Their ship, the SS Struma, fled Romania and docked in Istanbul after Britain denied them entry to Palestine. They waited there 70 days....http://www.euronews.net/

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EDIT CONTAINS CONVERTED 4:3 MATERIAL Sacha Baron Cohen rankles the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. The over the top actor intended to attend the Oscars as his character from the upcoming comedy "The Dictator." But the Academy swiftly vetoed his idea. Although Cohen hasn't been officially banned, the Academy informed him and the film's studio Paramount that he is not welcome to turn the Oscars red carpet into a publicity stunt for his movie. The Academy says he's welcome to attend as a cast member of best picture nominee Hugo if he behaves himself. The actor is responding to the criticism in typical Cohen-fashion - with another publicity stunt. On "The Dictator" website he addresses the controversy. NATS Cohen has a history of using awards shows and other big events to hype his movies. At the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, he came as the fashionista Bruno - to promote the film of the same name. "The Dictator" is scheduled to march into theaters on May 11. Alicia Powell, Reuters.

PART 2 - Start the weekend with a good argument. France 24 teams and the International Herald Tribune team up with our round table of Paris-based journalists in The World This Week hosted by François Picard. Every Friday at 7.10 pm. All shows: http://www.france24.com/en/list/emission/19116FRANCE 24 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 24/7http://www.france24.com

There are just over two months to go before round one of the presidential elections here in France. As things stand, the verdict is crystal clear: the next French president will be a Socialist by the name of François Hollande. He is riding high in the polls, out in front of outgoing president Nicolas Sarkozy. But Sarkozy certainly relishes a challenge. Can he pull it off? Powered by NewsLook.com Producer : France24

North Koreans are buzzing with excitement at a newly opened shopping center in the capital, Pyongyang. It's been opened as part of efforts to increase the availability of consumer goods in the country. (Feb. 24)Copyright 2012 The Associated Press

The President of Russia is Vladimir Vladamirovich Putin. It is true that today he is technically the prime minister, and that his re-election to the Kremlin is due on March 4th, but in the hearts and minds of Russians he already has the title. However, for the first time, Putin faces growing opposition. Eve Irvine and James André went to find out just how widespread that opposition is.Powered by NewsLook.com Producer : France24

A major miscommunication between the Government and its top law officers played out in the Supreme Court on Thursday. The homosexuality debate gained centrestage again when the Additional Solicitor General, PP Malhotra, told the Supreme Court that the Home Ministry believed gay sex was unnatural and caused AIDS. When it was reported by the media, the Home Ministry quickly distanced itself from the statement, saying it wasn't their position on homosexuality.Powered by NewsLook.com Producer : NDTV

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Will Nicolas Sarkozy accomplish what many believe is now "mission impossible", as he lags behind his Socialist rival François Hollande in the polls? Meanwhile, this week, France's constitutional court issued a highly awaited ruling on the rules whereby one can be a presidential candidate - much to the dismay of the far-right National Front. Powered by NewsLook.com Producer : France24

The people of Kano live in constant fear. Not a week goes by without deadly attacks on government targets. The terrorist group Boko Haram has claimed responsibility - the attacks form part of its plan to institute Sharia law in northern Nigeria. Government crackdowns have only made this Muslim faction more extreme and won it more followers.Powered by NewsLook.com Producer : France24

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Annette Young speaks to Camille Grand, Director of the Foundation for Strategic Research. Will they or won't they? It's the overriding question on everybody's lips as to whether Israel will stage a military attack on Iran's nuclear sites in the coming months. Powered by NewsLook.com Producer : France24

The Prime Minister has said that foreign agencies or governments may be preventing India from attaining its nuclear energy ambitions. Who are these agencies and how true is the possibility of a foreign hand? We discuss.Powered by NewsLook.com Producer : NDTV

(0224 CR M11) NO LENIENCE TO "GUTTER OIL" CRIMEDATELINE: Feb.24, 2012LENGTH: 00:03:41CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETYPKGINTRO"Gutter oil" makers may face as serious as death penalty, as China is considering a toughened punishment to deter the crime.China Report explains.PKGChina's Supreme People's Court issued a notice along with the Supreme People's Procuratorate and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on Thursday.According to the notice, death penalty could be handed down in gutter oil cases after full consideration to suspects' subjective malignance, the amount of money involved and the harm done to the public and the market.Government officials and civil servants who fail to fulfill duties related to edible oil safety will also face harsh punishments once they are convicted.The notice is the latest effort by Chinese authorities to crack down on "gutter oil" production.Recycled from kitchen waste, "gutter oil" was resold by some illegal traders back to tables, posing great risks to peopPowered by NewsLook.com Producer : Xinhua News Agency