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World News Brief, Tuesday December 20

Kim Jong-un announced as North Korea's leader after Jong-Il dies; US and South Korea "monitoring" events (+ analysis); Mass burial for 650 Filipino flood victims, hundreds still missing; Pakistan military tensions prompt Zadari return from Dubai; 13 dead after four days of Cairo crackdown; Playwright and President – Czech leader Havel dies; and more

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World News Brief, Wednesday November 23

Egyptian cabinet resigns as protests continue nationwide; At least 33 killed ahead of elections; Analysis says military junta doing "dismal job"; South Korea finalises free-trade deal with US; China claims 20% reduction in carbon emissions; West moves to isolate Iran banks; US supercommittee fails to reach agreement on debt; Moody's warns France; and more

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World News Brief, Tuesday May 10

Pakistan government to respond to Bin Laden raid, as US demands access to wives (+ analysis of Bin Laden's targets); Egyptian military partols streets after religious violence; Softer bailout terms for Greece and Ireland?; Bashir faces third trial; and more

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World News Brief, Friday March 4

Libyan rebels regain oil port of Brega, then face airstrikes (+ analysis); 90,000 refugees pour into Tunisia; Egypt military appoints PM with opposition support; Phillipines air force sees off Chinese boats; Battles flare in South Sudan; and more

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