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1 January 2011 Last updated at 19:38 ET

Rousseff becomes Brazil president

Dilma Rousseff is sworn in as Brazil's first woman president, succeeding the popular President Lula, who leaves office with approval ratings of 80%.

Mubarak calls for unity after Egypt blast

President Hosni Mubarak urges Egypt's Muslims and Christians to stand united against terrorism after a bombing outside a church in Alexandria kills 21 people and sparks clashes.

Australia facing 'biblical' flood

An official warns of the economic impact of flooding in Queensland, describing the disaster as one of "biblical proportions".
Palestinian dies following rally

A Palestinian woman has died after inhaling gas fired by Israeli troops during a protest against the West Bank barrier at Bilin on Friday, medics say.
Russia-China oil pipeline opens
Pope to hold Assisi peace summit
Russian band in plane fire drama
Ashtiani 'to sue two reporters'
Dozens arrested at Russia rallies
Drones kill 15 in north Pakistan
Gbagbo rejects deadline to resign

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