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A Russian view of Syria

Reality Check: Russia's role in Syria, Quebec student protests, Ireland EU referendum, Oxfam's "Stop a bullet, stop a war" campaign, Euro 2012 and the Ukrainian measles outbreak

Russia is increasingly being seen as the key player who could negotiate some sort of progress towards peace in Syria - but Moscow is still reluctant to take a stand against President Assad.

What do Russians know about their country's handling of the crisis, and what do they think about it? Karen Percy reports from Moscow.

Student protests in Quebec

Quebec has seen unprecedented student protests against tuition fees that has spread into all areas of society and even set off a "pot banging" movement across the province. Mike Finnerty of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation tells Riem Higazi how the movement developed and the success it is having.

Ireland referendum

As Ireland votes on the EU Fiscal Treaty, Nina Maria Potts reports from Dublin on how the Irish are feeling and the potential significance of today's vote.

Oxfam calls for ammunition sales regulation

The humanitarian group Oxfam is launching a new campaign for the sale of ammunition to be controlled around the world.

The group says there is little point in controlling arms, unless ammunition is controlled as well.

Measles and Euro 2012

Visitors to Ukraine for Euro 2012 should be sure to check their vaccination certificates before travelling. Ukraine is undergoing something of a measles epidemic, and crowded stadiums are the perfect place for the virus to spread. Deborah McKenzie of New Scientist explains the risks and why many people are unprotected against the potentially deadly infection.

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