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Reports that Pakistan's military offensive in the Swat Valley is nearing its end have gone quiet, a week after they were first floated.
This view had already been questioned by Panorama's John Sweeney, who gained rare access to the region that is the latest frontline in the war against Islamic militants.
In Battle of Swat Valley, John followed Pakistan's long and complicated relationship with the Taliban - which had taken almost total control of the remote area. If you missed it you can watch it on the Panorama website.
STILL IN THE NEWS
The crisis in Iran shows no sign of abating, two weeks on from President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election on 12 June.
When Jane Corbin made her film for Panorama shortly before the election, the focus was on US President Barack Obama's relationship with the Ayatollah. Just two weeks on and it's Obama and Ahmadinejad who are now in the spotlight. The US President has responded to Ahmadinejad's criticism of the US for condemning Iranian violence against protesters. Obama is accusing Iran's president of trying to deflect attention from himself at this time of civil unrest.
As the deadly clashes between police and protestors continue, the question being asked is what's next for Iran? Four experts have assessed the possible developments for the BBC News website.
There is also no sign of the MPs' expenses scandal going away, now that police have announced they are to investigate the alleged misuse of expense. You can read more about this here on the BBC News website.
BACK IN THE NEWS
Jockey Darren Williams has been suspended from racing for three months, following an inquiry by the British Horseracing Authority. It comes a year on from the Panorama programme: Racing's Dirty Secrets, which sparked the inquiry.
You can read the full story on the Sportinglife website.
Paul Kenyon's film revealed the abuses that the betting process was open to, and how hundreds of thousands of pounds could be made from betting on horses to lose.
You can read his report on the Panorama website.
Woolworths is making a come back as an internet business. The ex-High Street giant will live on, albeit online, six months after it went into administration.
In April, Panorama followed five former Woolworth's employees, as they faced the uncertainty and stress of unemployment.
If you missed it you can watch on the Panorama website.
COMING UP
Ten years on from devolution, Panorama revisits the issues facing Scots and interviews the key players who could hold the country's fate in their hands.
Watch Will the Scots ever be happy? on BBC One, Monday 29 June at 8.30pm.
That's all for this week but you can keep up to date with Panorama on our website.
And remember you can e-mail us anytime at panorama@bbc.co.uk
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