20 Jan
Events of Interest and Analyses, A Foreign Perspective
News
Death toll in Algeria crisis ‘could rise’
While inspecting the site of a deadly standoff with gunmen Algerian security forces find the bodies of 25 hostages.
Last Modified: 20 Jan 2013 15:07 GMT
Africa
Beijing to unveil new rules against pollution
Measures will include shutting down factories and banning certain vehicles when pollution hits unacceptable levels.
Last Modified: 20 Jan 2013 09:38 GMT
Central & South Asia
Testing China’s journalistic limits
Listening Post
19 Jan 2013 09:51 GMT
How much freedom of the press is China’s new leadership willing to tolerate?

A pro-gun protester at a rally in Louisiana. Photograph: Julie Dermansky
Gun control opponents hold protests
‘High noon’ events held in 47 states to protest against legislative proposals announced by Barack Obama
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Obama calls for gun control backing
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GOP agrees three-month debt ceiling increase
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Biden proves essential weapon for the president
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Obama uses campaign database to drive agenda
Aaron Swartz’s bittersweet memorial
Mourners exchange fond memories and angry calls for justice
World

Algerian security forces drive through the desert near the In Amenas gas plant. Photograph: EPA
Algerian crisis over after assault ends with death of seven remaining hostages
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2. Gas pistol pointed at Bulgaria party leader
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3. Snow could put UK in a triple-dip recession
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4. ‘Political coward’ Binyamin Netanyahu sees rift with Barack Obama widen
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5. Obama seeks American support to pressure Congress on gun control
The McGlynn







