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The New York Times

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The Guardian, UK

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The BBC

French court questions IMF chief May 23, 2013
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Dhaka collapse probe uncovers abuses May 23, 2013
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Rafsanjani criticises Iran's leaders May 23, 2013
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Bombers hit Niger barracks and mine May 23, 2013
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Four American drone deaths confirmed May 23, 2013
US Attorney General Eric Holder confirms four American citizens have been killed in US drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan since 2009.
Stockholm riots spread around city May 23, 2013
A fourth night of unprecedented riots in Stockholm sees unrest spread around the city, with a restaurant and up to 40 cars burnt.

The Independent, UK

Love don't cost a ring-ring...Jennifer Lopez launches her own mobile phone store chain May 23, 2013
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Four Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes, says White House May 23, 2013
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FBI kills 'friend of Boston bomb suspects' during questioning in Florida May 22, 2013
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