Monday, October 15, 2012

Iraq limits number of Syrian refugees



Published 15 October 2012 16:51 203 Views
Thousands of Syrians are fleeing the conflict at home to take refuge in neighbouring countries. Jordan has announced it will open a second camp meaning as many as 250,000 refugees could be held in the country. But Iraq, another Syrian neighbour , is now limiting the numbers coming over the border saying it lacks the security and resources to hold them. Al Jazeera's Jane Arraf reports from the al-Qaim refugee camp.

Austrian daredevil breaks sound barrier jumping from space



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Felix Baumgartner made history when he leapt from a capsule 39 kilometres above the ground to freefall at the speed of sound before parachuting to earth, in an event that captured the world's attention.

Luxury's Bargain Basement



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Each year, outlet retail in the UK attracts hundreds of thousands of shoppers keen to find a deal on designer goods. Generally found in out-of-town shopping centres, now the London borough of Hackney wants to set up its own outlet village. Seb Morton-Clark reports on how brands manage this sensitive corner of the market and what the stores can do for local areas.

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