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Mali crisis: France announces big troop cuts

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BBC News
Mali crisis: France announces big troop cuts
Tue 31 Dec 2013
France is to reduce the number of its troops in Mali over the next three months by 60%, the French defence minister has said. Jean-Yves Le Drian, who is visiting Mali, said a force of 1,000 would be... (photo: UN / Marco Dormino)

In this image released by GP2 Media, Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher of Germany gets ready to drive a GP2 car at the racetrack in Jerez de la Frontera, southern Spain, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010. Schumacher has started his preparations for his Formula 1 return by getting behind the wheel of a GP2 car to begin a three-day testing session.

Photos Wikipedia: Michael Schumacher Formula 1 Driver Michael Schumacher Schumacher Career

CNN
Michael Schumacher shows slight improvement, doctors say
Tue 31 Dec 2013
December 31, 2013 -- Updated 1034 GMT (1834 HKT) (CNN) -- Former Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher, who suffered a serious head injury in a skiing accident, is showing a "slight improvement" in his... (photo: AP / Malcolm Griffiths, GP2 Media)

F1 seven times World Champion Michael Schumacher of Germany slaloms during a ski race in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, Friday, Jan. 11, 2008.

The New York Times Mon 30 Dec 2013
Schumacher Critically Hurt While Skiing With His Son
PARIS — The seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher was in critical condition after having brain surgery following a skiing accident in the French Alps on Sunday, doctors said. Grenoble... (photo: AP / Alberto Pellaschiar)
Formula 1 Michael Schumacher Photos Skiing Wikipedia : Michael Schumacher

Mercedes Grand Prix driver Michael Schumacher of Germany poses during a team picture before the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, March 14, 2010

LA Daily News Mon 30 Dec 2013
Former Formula One champion Michael Schumacher in critical condition after skiing accident in French Alps
PARIS (AP) — Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher was in critical condition after undergoing brain surgery following a skiing accident in the French Alps on Sunday, doctors said.... (photo: AP / Gero Breloer)
Michael Schumacher Photos Skiing Sportstar Wikipedia : Michael Schumacher

In this photo released by Lebanon's official government photographer Dalati Nohra, Lebanese Army soldiers ride on their military vehicles during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Nov. 22, 2013.

The Guardian Sun 29 Dec 2013
Saudi Arabia gives Lebanon $3bn to bolster military
Wave of attacks have fuelled fears that Syria's neighbour could be slipping back towards full-blown sectarian conflict The scene of a deadly car bombing in Beirut.... (photo: AP / Dalati Nohra)
Lebanon Photos Saudi Syrian Civil War Wikipedia: Syrian Civil War

French President Francois Hollande, center, is welcomed by military officials as he arrives to an homage ceremony for Stephane Hessel

Fresno Bee Sun 29 Dec 2013
French court upholds Hollande's tax on high income
PARIS — French President Francois Hollande has finally got his super tax on high incomes after the country's highest... (photo: AP / Zacharie Scheurer, Pool)
Business France Photos Politics Wikipedia: François Hollande

West Bromwich Albion's Nicolas Anelka, right, gestures as he celebrates his goal against West Ham United during their English Premier League soccer match at Upton Park, London, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013.

Al Jazeera Sun 29 Dec 2013
Fury over Anelka's 'anti-semitic gesture'
The FA is to investigate an alleged anti-Semitic gesture made by West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka during a 3-3 Premier League draw at West Ham United. An FA... (photo: AP / Sang Tan)
Antisemitism in Football Nicolas Anelka Photos Racism in Football Wikipedia : Nicolas Anelka

France's President Francois Hollande delivers a speech on the situation in Mali at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013.

Swissinfo Sun 22 Dec 2013
French president 'regrets' quip on Algerian security
Reuters December 22, 2013 - 18:43 PARIS (Reuters) - President Francois Hollande expressed regret on Sunday that a quip he made about poor security in Algeria had... (photo: AP / Philippe Wojazer)
Algeria Defense France Photos Wikipedia: François Hollande

Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi delivers his speech at a gathering of supporters in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. Berlusconi is promising Italians if they vote him back into office that he will not only abolish an unpopular tax on primary residences, but he'll refund property taxes Premier Mario Monti's government made them pay in 2012. Berlusconi abolished the tax when last elected premier in 2008, but Monti, who replaced him in 2011 as Italy sunk into the Eurozone debt crisis, revived it to help fill state coffers.

US News Mon 16 Dec 2013
Eurozone survey points to pick-up despite France
Comment () Tweet By PAN PYLAS, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Fears that the recovery in the 17-country eurozone has stalled were eased somewhat Monday after a... (photo: AP / Antonio Calanni)
Economy Eurozone France Photos Wikipedia: Eurozone

Former prime minister and contender for the socialists´ presidential candidate, Laurent Fabius delivers a speech during a meeting in Marseille, southern France, Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. The party primary is Nov. 16, and the winner will run against th

Swissinfo Sun 15 Dec 2013
France says to seek European help in Central African Republic
Reuters December 15, 2013 - 12:19 PARIS (Reuters) - France will ask for more help from European partners to bolster its peacekeeping mission in Central African... (photo: AP Photo/Claude Paris)
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French troops leave their position near a suspected Seleka, the alliance of mostly Muslim rebel groups, hideout in Bangui, Central African Republic, Monday Dec. 9, 2013.

France24 Tue 10 Dec 2013
Two French soldiers killed in Central African Republic
Two French soldiers have been killed in the Central African Republic, the French presidency announced on Tuesday, as French and African Union troops lead a UN-backed... (photo: AP / Jerome Delay)
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	Michael Essien 'could leave Chelsea in January' London Evening Standard
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	Giants' Antrel Rolle Rants Over Pro Bowl Snub (NSFW Tweet) Huffington Post

Health & Medicine

	Mining in Greenland - a country divided BBC News
	Why induced comas help injured brains CNN
	Happy new year – but what exactly will make the news in 2014? The Guardian

Technology

	Storm batters southern France, Christmas flights cancelled Swissinfo
	Wind Turbines Don't Have Negative Effect On Property Values, Study Finds Huffington Post
	'Ghost of Rwanda' haunts as U.S. envoy visits Central African Republic Swissinfo

Executive Directors of the World Bank at the EC

World Bank says $52 billion pledged to help poorest

Libyan's Prime Minister Ali Zeidan speaks to the media during a press conference in Rabat, Morocco, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013. Libya’s prime minister, on a visit to Morocco, has stressed the importance of relations with the U.S. but maintains that Libyans have the right to be tried for crimes at home.

Libya PM hopes oil ports will reopen on Sunday

Jane Birkin

Jane Birkin's daughter Kate Barry found dead in Paris

Early spotlight on Portugal, France in new credit ratings ca Baltimore Sun
Iseq bucks European trend with gains The Irish Times
9 Cities That Get Better With Friends Huffington Post
Marxism is the root behind IMF plan to confiscate 10% of all The Examiner
Flywheel technology could be a cheaper way to slash fuel use Detroit news
Euro manufacturing posts highest growth in 31 months The Himalayan
WRU to offer regions new deal Belfast Telegraph
French car market in 2013 'should be forgotten' The Daily Telegraph
Car sales rise in Southern Europe lift recovery hopes Swissinfo
Producers Guild Awards Nominees Include '12 Years A Slave,' Huffington Post
Michael Counts to Join 3-Legged Dog Theater Company The New York Times
The Countries Americans Like Most — And The Ones They Don't Business Insider
Asian shares mixed at new year’s start Taipei Times
European shares slip in first session of the year Reuters
Lufthansa faces weekend strike at Paris airport The Guardian
French car market showing signs of life after dismal 2013 Deutsche Welle
French borrowing costs rising at 'worrying' rate The Daily Telegraph
Business Live: Thursday 2 January BBC News
Important milestones in 2014 Jamaica Observer
France spoils European manufacturing picture London Evening Standard

Mobile game Candy Crush displays on mobile screen

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In this Monday, June 10, 2013 photo, Iranian President elect, Hasan Rouhani, a former Iran's top nuclear negotiator, waves, from his bus, during his presidential election campaign tour to the western city of Sanandaj, Iran. Just a week before Iran's election gatekeepers announced the presidential ballot, Rouhani described the U.S. as the world's "sheriff" and said direct talks with Washington are the only way for breakthroughs in the nuclear standoff.

A Nuclear Deal With Iran Might Come As Soon As Next Week

Iran's Chief Nuclear Negotiator Saeed Jalili, right, chats with EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

Iran Nuclear Talks End With No Deal — But It's Not Over Yet

The President Of France Can't Seem To Get Anyone To Shake Hi Business Insider
SEA's latest attack targets Microsoft’s Ballmer Independent online (SA)
This Manufacturing Report From France Is Just Plain Ugly Business Insider
Citizens of the Internet Huffington Post
Migrations Real and Ideal: The Cultural Nomads We're Becomin Huffington Post
Schumacher 'Slightly Better' After Second Operation To Relie Business Insider
New Year Honours list 2014: Part One Belfast Telegraph
New Year Honours list 2014: Part Two Belfast Telegraph
New Year honours 2014: the full list The Guardian
New Year Honours 2014: list in full The Daily Telegraph
The World's Most Spectacular New Year's Celebrations Business Insider
Blooming marvellous invention Hong Kong Standard
France Is Grappling With The Spreading Popularity Of This Ap Business Insider
10 Weird Pregame Rituals Of Some Of The World's Best Athlete Business Insider
Uber Drivers In France Now Have To Wait 15 Minutes Before Pi Business Insider
Three-Fourths Of Facebook's Monthly Active Users Visit Daily Business Insider
Currency Traders Should Consider These 4 Notable Development Business Insider
10 Things You Need To Know Before The Opening Bell Business Insider
Upstarts, visionaries and innovators we lost in 2013 Business Journal
Saudi Arabia Is Giving Lebanon $3 Billion To Strengthen Its Business Insider

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda answers questions during a news conference following graduation ceremonies at Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kan., Friday, June 13, 2008.

Uganda warns South Sudan rebel leader

German Chancellor Angela Merkel gestures as she speaks at a conference of a group representing family-owned companies in Berlin

The world according to Angela Merkel

Lebanese army investigators in white coveralls inspect the scene of an explosion in central Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013.

Lebanon ‘microcosm of regional conflicts’

Comic France wants banned allegedly threatened US News
Letters to the Editor, January 3, 2014 South China Morning Post
Kerry Insists Mideast Peace Still Possible, Netanyahu Blasts Huffington Post
Mood sombre despite political growth of EU The Hindu
Saudi Arabia seeks to extend clout with Lebanese arms deal Stars and Stripes
Egypt, France Seek Boosting Joint Cooperation All Africa
Video of Second Bombing in Beirut in Less Than a Week The New York Times
How to break the stranglehold of academics on critical think The Guardian
John Kerry In Israel For New Round Of Mideast Talks Huffington Post
Jehane Noujaim on Filming History as It Happens The New York Times
Is multiculturalism good for Europe? Al Jazeera
France's obligation to Africa The Los Angeles Times
James Avery, star of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' dies at CNN
Schumacher exits critical period The Australian
Rivals worried by PSG threat: President The Times of India
Europe is slowly strangling the life out of national democra The Daily Telegraph
Great dollar rally of 2014 as Fukuyama's History returns in The Daily Telegraph
Romania awakes to open borders: 'Not many people are travell The Daily Telegraph
Rose Parade Gay Wedding Will Take Place Despite Protest Huffington Post
The Bête Noire of the French Establishment CounterPunch

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and Greece's Prime Minister Antonis Samaras arrive deliver a statement to the media at the Maximos mansion in Athens, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012.

Home Of German Ambassador In Greece Attacked

A U.S. Sailor, foreground, assigned to the Navy Expeditionary Guard Battalion conducts an early morning patrol while detainees stand by in the background at the recreation yard inside Camp Delta at Joint Task Force (JTF) Guantanamo, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba, July 7, 2010.

U.S. repatriates two Guantanamo detainees to Saudi Arabia

French Intervention In Central African Republic May Prove Radically Different Than Mali Mission

French Intervention In Central African Republic May Prove Radically Different Than Mali Mission

Big blimpin': Piloting a 'homesick angel' CNN
Coming to terms with Big Brother Stars and Stripes
Inter-religious violence kills three in Central African Repu Swissinfo
Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2013 Lexington Herald-Leader
Final goodbye: World leaders Mandela, Thatcher top roll call Fresno Bee
THE HISTORY OF A CLOSURE - How a road was restored to its ri The Telegraph India
Georges Vandenbeusch Freed: Kidnapped French Priest Released Huffington Post
Thousands block Central African Republic flights in plea for Swissinfo
Iran says nuclear deal to be implemented in late January Swissinfo
Greek former defence official at centre of graft inquiry ret Swissinfo
French priest kidnapped in November freed Chicago Sun-Times
2013′s most notable deaths New York Post Online
French priest kidnapped in Cameroon set free - French govt Swissinfo
Congo 'prophet' says criticism of Kabila prompted violence Swissinfo
Iranian official reports progress in nuclear talks with powe Swissinfo
French priest kidnapped in Cameroon set free -French governm Swissinfo
In pictures: Focus on Africa in 2013 BBC News
AP News in Brief at 10:58 p.m. EST Tampa Bay Online
In a Gesture, a Growing World of Trouble and Hurt The New York Times
A History of 'Fear' Huffington Post

ag2 Kelly Rowland one of the performers at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 7, 2007.

Kelly Rowland's Small Wedding Will Be Just Her, Her Fiancé And A Pastor

Beyonce Knowles accepting an induction into the international Pediatric Hall of Fame for her contributions to the betterment of children across the globe from Miami Children's Hospital in Miami, Florida on October 4, 2008

Beyonce Performs 'XO' For The First Time At Chicago Show

Ashley Benson

Ashley Benson Slams Photoshopped 'Pretty Little Liars' Ad

>Comic France wants banned allegedly threatened Seattle Post
First Coast Happenings The Florida Times Union
The Magic Snowflake (L’Apprenti Pere Noel et le flocon magiq The Hollywood Reporter
Video: Yorkshire ready for Tour de France Belfast Telegraph
26 New Movies Added To Netflix On New Year's Day Huffington Post
Examiner.com's 2013 Year in Film - 20 Questions Part IV The Examiner
Ke$ha's 'Dirty Love' Video Forgets The Iggy Pop Part Huffington Post
Capsule reviews of feature films Lexington Herald-Leader
Danielle Steel awarded France's highest honour Canberra Times
'Frances Ha's' Greta Gerwig has it all planned out, actually The Los Angeles Times
Three critics pick their top 10 movies of the year Austin American Statesman
Looking ahead to art, music, TV and more in 2014 Chicago Sun-Times
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Is 2013's Most Frequentl Huffington Post
Bowl Haircuts For Bowl Tickets Offer: Florida State And Aubu Huffington Post
Nigella Lawson and crew back for seconds with 'The Taste' Toronto Sun
Kaley Cuoco Marries Ryan Sweeting On New Year's Eve Huffington Post
Celebrity Horoscopes For 2014: What The Stars Have In Store Huffington Post
Schumacher stable but brain injury still critical The State
Arts preview 2014: blockbusters The Guardian
Gli Incogniti surveys the complete concerti grossi of Arcang The Examiner

What made the news headlines in 2013?

What made the news headlines in 2013?

Ali Zeidan, a Europe-based envoy for the Libyan National Transitional Council, speaks to the Associated Press in Paris, Monday March, 21, 2011. Zeidan said air strikes, led by France, Britain and the United States, have helped, but the council do not want international forces to invade the country.

East Libyan autonomy leader says will not reopen ports, challenges Tripoli

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks upon his arrival to the airport in Cochabamba, Bolivia, Thursday, July 4, 2013. Maduro is in Cochabamba for an extraordinary meeting of South American leaders to show support for Bolivian President Evo Morales, whose plane was rerouted in Europe, over suspicions that National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden was on board.

Venezuelan president says he has proof blackout was sabotage

Slow start to 2014 for shares as Chinese data disappoint Business Day
GLOBAL MARKETS-Slow start to 2014 for shares as China disapp Reuters
World markets bring strong year to a close STL Today
Wall Street Closing Out Year on Upswing The New York Times
>World markets bring strong year to a close Seattle Post
Tuesday, January 7 Springfield News-Sun
Brent rises above $112 on African civil unrest Business Day
Qatar Petroleum takes stake in Total E&P Congo Independent online (SA)
Dozens of bodies recovered after violence in Central African Swissinfo
Strike ends in one of Total's French refineries, two extend The Guardian
Rebel group attack kills 40 in eastern Congo Swissinfo
Plane crash in Siberia kills nine people - agencies Swissinfo
Indian court rejects riots petition against vote front-runne Swissinfo
Thai government rejects call to delay election after clashes Swissinfo
Six Chadian peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic Swissinfo
Plane crash in Siberia kills six crew - Interfax Swissinfo
Egyptian police arrest Brotherhood supporters under anti-ter Swissinfo
Pope denounces discrimination, violence against Christians Swissinfo
Opposition sees 'deep state' in Turkish crisis cabinet Swissinfo
Attack on reporter restores passion to Ukraine demonstration Swissinfo

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