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06 FEBRUARY 2013 NEWSLETTER

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Hollande: EU 'credibility at risk' if solidarity lost The "credibility" of the European Union is in danger of being destroyed if parties cannot agree on its long-term budget.

UK parliament votes for gay marriage In a historic vote, the British parliament accepted gay marriage after a divisive campaign and debate.

Fisheries policy 'in need of reform' According to Maria Damanaki, the EU urgently needs fisheries policy that stops the practice of overfishing.

Insufficient progress in Armenia media freedom Judicial practice of defamation is 'only area where steady positive developments continue'. HVR: Budget for growth and jobs Council President promises EU budget cuts. EU development aid threatens Kenyan school Hill Wheeler School, in the slum area of Mtomondoni, Mtwapa, Kenya, is a beacon of hope for over 200 children.

Disco fever to shuffle racism off the dancefloor. French troops will withdraw from Mali in March. New Head of EU Delegation to Russia. Cannot edit multi-paragraph selection. Researchers develop software to predict future. REACH successful in promoting safer use of chemicals. Huawei, Microsoft launch smartphone in Africa. North Korea possibly planning more nuclear tests.