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http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/dec/30/india-gang-rape-victim-cremated
A woman who died after being gang raped and beaten on a bus in India's capital was cremated on Sunday, amid an outpouring of anger and grief by millions across the country demanding greater protection for women from sexual violence.

Blast in southwest Pakistan kills Shia pilgrims
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20869409
Blast in southwest Pakistan kills Shia pilgrims. Burnt out bus. Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. The BBC's Aleem Maqbool: "Mastung... is a place where there've been many attacks in the past". Continue reading the main story ...

French court tosses 75% tax rate for rich
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/dec/29/france-supertax-thrown-out-unconstitutional
PARIS -- French President Francois Hollande's plan to tax the ultrawealthy at a 75 percent rate was thrown out Saturday by the country's highest court, which ruled it was unfair.

Margaret Thatcher leaves hospital
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20866352
Former Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has left hospital after having a growth removed from her bladder, sources have told the BBC.

Israel formally indicts ex-Foreign Minister Lieberman
http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/indictment-served-against-former-foreign-minister-avigdor-lieberman.premium-1.490721
JERUSALEM - Israel's Justice Ministry says it has formally indicted former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for breach of trust and fraud, allegations that could hurt his political future if he is convicted.

Report: Iran Plans Hormuz Strait Naval Maneuvers
http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/12/28/257465.html
Iran is planning naval maneuvers in international waters near strategic Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of world oil supply passes, the official IRNA news agency reported Tuesday.

Venezuela Says It Deported Alleged French Agent
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/12/30/3986859/venezuela-vp-in-cuba-to-visit.html
Venezuelan authorities say they have deported a man they describe as a French intelligence agent who was jailed for alleged involvement in a plot to assassinate President Hugo Chavez.

US shuts embassy in Central African Republic
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iAiTud446FzIZlL_DHQ4B5yKwqTA?docId=CNG.58170e1143492a7c07fac5987f5877f0.441
WASHINGTON - The State Department has closed its embassy in the Central African Republic and ordered the ambassador and his diplomatic team to leave the country as rebels there continue to advance and violence escalates, U.S.

Protesters clash with police at Jantar Mantar
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/delhi-gang-rape-protesters-clash-with-police-at-jantar-mantar/articleshow/17818533.cms
New Delhi, Dec 30 (PTI) A group of protesters, allegedly owing allegiance to BJP's student wing ABVP, today clashed with police at Jantar Mantar during a demonstration demanding speedy punishment for the rapists of the girl who died after battling for life.

The meaning of Modi's victory
http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-9-150994-The-meaning-of-Modis-victory
With Narendra Milosevic Modi's third consecutive victory, Gujarat has taken a big step backwards and India has suffered a political setback.