A new UN report suggests global unemployment rose by 4 million in 2012, bringing the total number of jobless to 197 million – 13% of them youths.
Deadly quake
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake has struck to the south-east of the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, killing one and injuring several more. Widespread flooding has left about 500,000 homeless.
Second chance
United States president Barack Obama (51) has officially begun his second term. He identified health reform, gun control and gay rights as top priorities.
Trial starts
The trial of five men accused of the gang rape and murder of an Indian woman last month has begun. The savage attack prompted protests across the country.
Speaking up
Britain’s Prince Harry says he killed Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan during his five-month deployment to the country.
Switched on
A high-speed underwater cable connecting Cuba to the Internet has reportedly been switched on. Previously, access has only been possible via satellite.
Warnings ignored
Filipino government officials say the US Navy officers were warned about the presence of a world-heritage reef before a ship got stuck on it last week.
Police attack
Taliban militants have launched a bold raid on the police headquarters in Kabul, killing three officers and initiating a tense stand-off which lasted several hours.
No choice
Algerian prime minister Abdelmalek Sellal says his country had no choice but to storm a foreign-owned gas plant after Islamic terrorists took control and hundreds of workers hostage. 37 foreigners from eight countries were killed.
Pitching in
The British government is expected to make a larger contribution to the French-led military operation against Islamist rebels in Mali where the govt regained control of the key city of Konna last week.
Chavez improving
Ailing Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez is improving in a hospital in Cuba, recovering from cancer treatment. He has not been seen in public for over a month.
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