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12 November 2011 Last updated at 11:36 ET

Italy MPs endorse austerity lawPrime Minister Silvio Berlusconi leaves his residence in Rome. Photo: 12 November 2011

Italy's lower house of parliament passes austerity measures demanded by the EU, which should pave the way for PM Silvio Berlusconi to resign.


Coastguard boats rescue passengers from the Kartepe ferryTurkish forces end ferry hijack

Turkish security forces shoot dead a hijacker who seized a ferry on Friday and free the 24 passengers and crew, officials say.

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks to foreign experts just outside Moscow on 11 November 2011Putin defends bid for president

Vladimir Putin vigorously defends his decision to stand in next year's Russian presidential election, denying it is a quest to retain personal power.

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