Karadzic to begin Hague defenceRadovan Karadzic on trial at The Hague

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Police in Lisbon guard parliament as a fire lit by protesters burns. 15 Oct 2012Portugal announces tough budget

The Portuguese government unveils the country's toughest budget in years as hundreds of protesters gather outside parliament calling on ministers to resign.

The Libertad docked at the port of Tema, outside Accra, Ghana. 14 Oct 2012Argentine naval chief replaced

The head of Argentina's navy is sacked following the seizure in Ghana of a naval training ship and its 300 crew, amid a debt dispute.

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