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5 December 2011 Last updated at 10:55 ET

Eurozone 'needs tougher treaty'German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy after talks in Paris (5 Dec 2011)

France and Germany say Europe needs a tougher treaty by March to cope with the eurozone debt crisis, in a move welcomed by European markets.


Pro-Kremlin youth group Nashi celebrate United Russia's election victory in central Moscow - 5 December'Many violations' in Russian vote

International observers cite numerous violations in Sunday's parliamentary elections in Russia, including the apparent stuffing of ballot boxes.

Greece 'wrong' on Macedonia block

The International Court of Justice rules Greece was wrong to block Macedonia's bid to join Nato because of a row over its name.

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Euro endgame

EU leaders now believe the sickly eurozone requires major surgery, the BBC's Europe Editor Gavin Hewitt reports.

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