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Tourism near the Gaza border
At the Zikim Kibbutz, near Ashkelon in southern Israel, tourists come in to see what life is like living just a short distance from the Gaza border.
Wrong tax bill for millions in UK
Almost six million people in the UK have paid the wrong amount of income tax in the past year, with some facing a bill of up to £1,400 - although others can expect a rebate.
Cairo literary business booming
Egypt's literary scene is thriving, with a new generation of writers and poets taking advantage of an increasing number of small publishers and social networking sites to get their work noticed.
Banks leave customers in 'poverty'
High Street banks have been accused of leaving some customers in "dire poverty" after taking money out of their accounts without permission.
Global food prices reach 20 year high
Global food prices have reached a 20 year high and there are concerns they could climb even further after Russia decided to extend its ban on wheat exports.