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'Biggest challenge to Assad dynasty'

Yemen's President Saleh has said he is willing to step down whilst President Assad of Syria appears to be willing to kill large numbers of demonstrators to stay in power.

Our Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen explains the struggle for control of the two countries.


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