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Day: December 31, 2012

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The 5 minority government members resign from UDP

A report in various Caribbean news outlets, attributed to a statement made by Deputy Premier Rolston Anglin, says that the five members of the Cayman Islands minority government resigned voluntarily as members of the United Democratic Party (UDP) on Saturday…

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Fiscal cliff deal close but Congress to miss deadline

From BBC The US will miss a midnight deadline and head over the “fiscal cliff”, after the House of Representatives said it would hold no vote on Monday. Earlier, President Barack Obama said a deal to avoid the steep tax…

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New year revellers welcoming 2013

From BBC Celebrations are being held around the world to mark the new year, with the city of Auckland in New Zealand holding the first major event of 2013. More than 1.5 million people gathered around Sydney harbour to watch…

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Belle de Jour’s history of anonymity

From BBC While we may not know their names, anonymous writers have long shaped our worldview, says Brooke Magnanti, who wrote as sex blogger Belle de Jour. How do we know who’s written the words we love to read? The…

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India gang rape: New Year celebrations scaled back

From BBC India has scaled back New Year celebrations, as it mourned the death of a woman whose gang rape on a bus a fortnight ago sparked public outrage. The army has cancelled all official celebrations as have the states…

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BBC’s top memes and viral videos of 2012

By Dave Lee and Mark Ward BBC technology reporters If your new year’s resolution is to achieve worldwide fame and fortune – you would be wise to learn a thing or two from the stories below. In a year which…