THE WEEK THAT WAS
29/01/2013 00:00
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HUNDREDS of thousands of Gazans poured into Egypt when militants destroyed part of the border wall. They bought goods unobtainable in Gaza since Israel closed crossing points.
The US Congress speedily approved a $150 billion economic stimulus package proposed by President Bush but some economists believed it was too little, too late to prevent the onset of a recession.
A peace settlement was reached between rival factions in Congo ending fighting that had resulted in 45'000 deaths a month.
Italy's centre-left government was in danger of collapse after two small parties left the coalition and Its leader Romano Prodi resigned.
Also in Holiday
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!
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