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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Italy - Raw Video: Mount Etna Erupts

Published on Jan 5, 2012 by AssociatedPress

Italy's Mount Etna volcano is erupting, for the first time of the new year. Etna, on the island of Sicily, is considered Europe's most active volcano.(Jan. 5)

USA - President Barack Obama Unveils New Strategy for Smaller Military

Published on Jan 5, 2012 by AssociatedPress

President Barack Obama insists the United States will maintain what he calls the best-equipped military in history despite deep and looming defense budget cuts. (Jan. 5)

Britain - David Cameron promises Government will remove the fear of businesses being strangled by red tape

Uploaded by telegraphtv on Jan 5, 2012

The Prime Minister promises the Government will remove the fear of being
strangled by red tape from running a business.

Britain - Winds cause disruption Overnight gusts of up to 112mph in the Pennines.

Uploaded by BBCNewsHeadlines on Jan 5, 2012

Strong winds have been causing damage and disruption across the country, with overnight gusts of up to 112mph in the Pennines.

Thousands of homes and businesses are without power in England and Scotland.

BBC weather forecasters said strong winds would persist until early evening on Thursday, with 60 to 70mph winds on north-western coasts. Ed Thomas reports.

Pakistan - British Red Cross doctor kidnapped in Quetta

Uploaded by telegraphtv on Jan 5, 2012

Police say they are working to trace a getaway car before it leaves the southwestern city of Quetta, after gunmen kidnapped a British doctor working with the International Committee of the Red Cross