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10/05/2011

Foreign journalists have been banned from Syria, but a New York Times reporter is allowed access for six hours. We hear from him.

Also, reports that software giant Mircrosoft is about to buy Skype.

And a small Irish village prepares to welcome US President Barack Obama.

55 minutes

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Tue 10 May 2011 09:05GMT

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  • Tue 10 May 2011 09:05GMT

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