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Dangerous developments in Gaza

Reality Check: Gaza, Eurofighter scandal, BP gets record fine for Deepwater Horizon disaster, US-Russia relations, Next Door Family

In Gaza, an cease fire was called for three hours this morning, while the Egyptian Prime Minister, Hisham Qandil, visited the territory. Although the visit passed without incident, it seems that the cease fire was not fully observed, and although most analysts say that none of the parties has anything to gain by a further escalation, it looks as though it might be unavoidable.

The shelling on both sides reached new intensity following the assassination of the military leader of Hamas, Ahmed Said Khalil al-Jabari, on Wednesday.

International security analyst, Paul Rogers, explains the complex and dangerous developments of the last 24 hours.

Eurofighter scandal

10 years ago, the ÖVP-Freedom Party coalition signed a deal with the fighter jet manufacturer EADS Germany. The price-tag for the fighters was just under 2 billion Euros - and it prompted allegations of massive kick-backs being paid to secure the contract. Profil journalist Martin Staudinger - who specialises in the arms trade and the defence industry tells Gennie Johnson about the still unanswered questions.

BP received record criminal fine

The US Department of Justice is fining oil giant BP four billion dollars as a part of a settlement for the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Russia and world politics

As German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Moscow, Matthew Rojansky of the Carnegie Endownment for International Peace, looks at the future role of Russia on the international stage.

Next Foor Family

Rob Cameron investigates the integration initiative that is bringing people together in Prague, Next Foor Family.

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