Switzerland Switzerland's new president to focus on 'people power' The new Swiss president faces the tough task of reconciling referendum votes with international commitments 03/12/2014
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Israel Netanyahu sacks ministers paving way for early Israeli elections Israel looks to be heading for early elections after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked two senior ministers from his coalition government. He 02/12/2014
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