Dutch Queen Beatrix abdicates in favor of Willem Alexander
Queen Beatrix announces stepping down after more than three decades on the throne. The 68 year old monarch says son Willem Alexander and Princess Maxima are ready to assume the crown on April 30. He will be the first Dutch king in over a century and has moderated a monarchy reshaped away from direct political power.
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Obama urges action on universal background checks and gun limits
President Obama met law enforcement leaders from Newtown to Philadelphia and urged Congress to back universal background checks and bans on assault weapons and high capacity magazines. He pressed for bipartisanship while highlighting gun violence in key communities.
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Mali and French Malians retake Timbuktu from rebels
French and Malian forces retook Timbuktu and Gao in Mali after Islamist rebels fled. The operations involved about 1 000 French troops and 200 Malian soldiers seizing Timbuktu airport without fighting. Mayor Halle reported the Ahmed Baba Institute was torched, with thousands of manuscripts said destroyed. UNESCO voiced horror at the fire.
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Bank offers rewards for direct deposit and debit card use
A bank advertises bonuses of 100 dollars for setting up direct deposit and 50 dollars for using a debit card. Details available at a local branch or bankofthewest.com slash treat.
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