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Owen Bennet Jones presents stories from Syria, Germany, Japan, Egypt, Somalia, The Netherlands and Mexico.

Call to arms in Syria

Ian Pannell meets greengrocers, farmers & mechanics taking up arms.

Greeks in Germany

Steve Evans reports on Greeks living in Berlin, who are upset by the negative sentiments shown by Germans about their national character.

Seaweed in Japan

Helen Grady visits an unfortunate businessman who moved to the Fukushima area just before the quake. He is now the only one left in his hamlet.

Work and play in Egypt

Sara Hashash stopped into a local bar one evening and found an Egyptian protestor who earns his wage as a soldier.

Signs of normality in Somalia

Andrew Harding meets a Somali traffic policeman back at work – after decades of war.

Partying in The Netherlands

One conservative town lets its hair down for one festival each year.

Sipping cola in Mexico

Descendents of an ancient Mayan civilisation adapt ancient traditions - it's fiesta time in Mexico

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