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The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

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What has been agreed?

Few winners

Lessons of Cyprus
The new Pope

Who is Pope Francis?

What's in his inbox?

Break with the past
Universe's ancient light

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Obama in the Middle East

Our North America Editor, Mark Mardell, analyses Obama's charm offensive. Are the US and Israel strong allies despite the tensions?

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