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Monday, January 28, 2013

Dutch Queen Beatrix to abdicate

Dutch Queen Beatrix to abdicate


Dutch Queen Beatrix to abdicate

Posted: 28 Jan 2013 10:22 AM PST

After 33 years on the throne skilfully navigating controversy the monarch has stepped aside in favour of her son the crown prince Willem-Alexander

Fears for treasures as Timbuktu totters

Posted: 28 Jan 2013 11:48 AM PST

Hundreds of French and Malian soldiers have surrounded the city on the edge of the Sahara, one of three main bases of the al-Qaeda-linked militants

Erdogan displays his more moderate side

Posted: 28 Jan 2013 09:17 AM PST

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sounded more conciliatory of late on Kurdistan, Syria and EU membership but his motives are opaque, as ever

Egypt clashes continue as tension rises

Posted: 28 Jan 2013 05:55 AM PST

Violent protests continue for the fifth day in cities across the country as opposition declines to meet president for reconciliation talks

Iran sends monkey into space

Posted: 28 Jan 2013 09:42 AM PST

Western analysts say that if correct, Iran's successful launch would mark progress in its bid to develop ballistic missile technology

Austerity French-style as city sells wine

Posted: 28 Jan 2013 10:59 AM PST

Dijon has auctioned half its prized municipal collection of 3,500 bottles, amassed since the 1960s, in order to fund social spending

Obama to unveil immigration reform plans

Posted: 28 Jan 2013 09:40 AM PST

Speech in Las Vegas comes day after bipartisan group of eight senators unveiled proposals to create 'tough but fair path to citizenship'

Disaffected south holds key to Italy poll

Posted: 28 Jan 2013 08:06 AM PST

Many people in and around Naples are unhappy with high unemployment, struggling public services and what they see as empty political promises

Chávez calls for Latin American unity

Posted: 28 Jan 2013 10:35 AM PST

Despite rumours that Mr Chávez's health will force him to stand down, Venezuela's leader could not resist the audience of the CELAC-EU summit

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