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World Service,12 Nov 2005,22 mins

Jordan Bombings - An Own Goal?

From Our Own Correspondent

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Have the Jordan bombings damaged the reputation of Al-Qaeda? Suicide bombings in the Jordanian capital Amman may have helped changed perceptions of Al-Qaeda. Also in the programme, a year after the death of their leader Yasser Arafrat Palestinians remain in mourning and why a visit to the dentist is not recommended in Turkmenistan. Presenter: Lopa Kothari.

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