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A tourist takes pictures in Roman Theatre in Sabratha
Libya's struggles with modernity
Travelling to the Libyan town of Sirte to report on the African Union summit, Christian Fraser considers whether Libya is ready for an era of mass tourism.
Country profile: Libya

Soldiers from the Afghan National Army and 3rd Battalion (The Black Watch) The Royal Regiment of Scotland board a Chinook helicopter in the desert in the Upper Sangin Valley, Helmand Province (file photo)
UK troops face critical Afghan task
UK forces in Afghanistan are paying a high price as the Taliban fight back with deadly weapons. Caroline Wyatt, just back from Helmand province, says it is a critical time.
Country profile: Afghanistan

Russian dolls with images of US President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev
Obama seeks thaw in US-Russia ties
As President Barack Obama heads to Moscow to try to rebuild ties that have reached Cold War depths, Rupert Wingfied-Hayes tries to judge the the US leader's uphill task.
Country profile: Russia

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