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12 December 2011 Last updated at 19:23 ET

Cameron defends EU veto decisionDavid Cameron

David Cameron says he negotiated "in good faith" at the EU summit as he explains his actions in a statement to MPs - although Deputy PM Nick Clegg decides not to take his seat alongside the PM.


Duke of Palma de Mallorca Inaki Urdangarin (file image)Spain duke suspended over scandal

The son-in-law of Spain's King Juan Carlos agrees to stand down from public duties amid a corruption scandal.

David Cameron and Nicolas Sarkozy with Herman van Rompuy (9 Dec 2011)Sarkozy: Now clearly two Europes

French President Nicolas Sarkozy says there are now clearly two Europes following last week's summit in which the UK vetoed EU treaty changes.

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Gavin Hewitt Article written by Gavin Hewitt Gavin Hewitt Europe editor

British hope in uncertain Europe

Britain may appear to have isolated itself after last Friday's summit, but its vision of Europe could yet find supporters in the difficult years ahead, the BBC's Gavin Hewitt writes.

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    The three countries undecided about joining the EU summit deal


  • Robert PestonVeto ripples

    UK business troubled by the PM's euro move, says Robert Peston


  • Protesters in Moscow 10 Dec 2011Rattling the cage

    Moscow protest could herald new, rebellious generation's arrival


  • Nicolas Sarkozy 9/12/11European viewpoints

    Analysts from France, Germany and Poland consider EU deal


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