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Radio 4,19 Apr 2011,45 mins

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The Syrian government is to lift a national emergency law that has been in place for nearly fifty years. We'll hear the latest from there and discuss the country's significance. A majority of English universities will charge the highest level of fees permitted. We talk to the universities minister. And an American couple explain their cryptic marriage proposal. The World Tonight with Ritula Shah.

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