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Page last updated at 13:35 GMT, Saturday, 28 November 2009 News Feeds No easy settlement for West Bank tensions Alan Johnston returns to the Palestinian territories and finds no resolution in the tensions over Israeli settlements. Country profile: Israel and Palestinian territories From Singapore to Bangkok on the 'jungle railway' Christine Finn samples various delicacies on a journey through Malaysia's jungle and the paddy fields of Thailand. Ugly side of the beautiful game Christian Fraser looks at how Egypt's failure to qualify for the football World Cup has exposed deeper frustrations inside the country. Country Profile: Egypt 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 Tough lessons How the Mid-East has taught Obama hard lessons City of faiths The difficulty and charm of living in Jerusalem's Old City Java Man A journey to the home of an ancient alpha male 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 'Bomb' caused Russian train crash UN chief urges deal at Copenhagen Golfer Woods faces police queries Gatecrashers met Obama at banquet Swedish 'murder' committed by elk