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Page last updated at 09:52 GMT, Thursday, 26 November 2009 News Feeds Afghanistan: An unholy madness? Hugh Sykes reports on the deeply complex political puzzle that poverty-stricken Afghanistan is facing. Country profile: Afghanistan Obama's tough Mid-East conflict lessons Jeremy Bowen considers how the conflict has taught US President Barack Obama hard and humiliating lessons. Country profile: Israel and Palestinian territories Life in Jerusalem's city of three faiths Heather Sharp reveals the daily difficulties and charms of living in Jerusalem's Old City, a district sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims. Living in Jerusalem's Old City MEET THE CORRESPONDENTS Who inspired Hugh Sykes to become a journalist? Caroline Wyatt recounts her scariest moment Why Mark Mardell has a passion for politics Which trip had the biggest impact on David Loyn? Where did Bridget Kendall face a tank battle? Humphrey Hawksley reveals key reporter skills RECENT FEATURES Java Man A journey to the home of an ancient alpha male Hungary's loss Remembering WWII victims of Soviet labour camps Painful process Getting US health insurance is one big headache LATEST DESPATCHES Hugh Sykes in Afghanistan Tim Whewell in Poland Jeremy Bowen on Mid-East conflict Heather Sharp in Jerusalem Christine Finn in Indonesia Podcast Download or subscribe to this programme's podcast Follow From Our Own Correspondent on Twitter to get tweets from the team WORLD HEADLINES Top German quits over Afghan raid China unveils Copenhagen targets India marks Mumbai anniversary Dubai asks for debt payment delay Philippine massacre suspect held