BBC News 19 December 2012 Last updated at 19:12 ET

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Obama calls for 'action' on gunsPresident Obama speaking about gun law reform, Washington (19 Dec)

US President Barack Obama calls for "concrete proposals" on gun control by the end of January, saying "words need to lead to action".

President-elect Park waves to supporters (19 Dec)Park wins South Korean election

South Korea's president-elect, Park Geun-hye, has said her victory will help the country's economy recover as her liberal rival admits defeat.

Building at US Consulate in Benghazi burns on 11 September 2012Three quit after Benghazi report

Three US state department officials resign following a damning report into the deadly attack on the US consulate in Benghazi.

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