Israel
As Israel prepares its retaliation for Tuesday's murderous pool-hall attack, accusations fly in the United States that Europeans are too pro-Palestinian, even anti-Semitic. How will Euro-American relations endure the latest spat?

Sea Harrier
The Royal Navy may have to give up any pretension to ruling the waves, as Defence Ministry plans deprive it of its fighter cover in the years to come. Mark Urban investigated Conservative claims that the early retirement of the Sea Harrier, before its replacement is ready, shows up the Government as 'defence illiterate'.

Argentina
And as the financial crisis in Argentina deepens, Robin Denselow reported on the chaos produced by various 'pseudo currencies' springing up across the country to pay for workers. The trouble is, provinces won't accept each others' money.

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