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December 17, 2010 (Friday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

Maoist rebels abduct seven villagers in the Purulia district of India's West Bengal state. (NDTV)
American missile attacks kill 54 people in a region in northwest Pakistan. (Washington Times) (Assosiated Press)

Disasters

The death toll from the Christmas Island wreck rises to 30 with many still missing. (AP via Yahoo! News)
Further disruption is caused by blizzards and widespread ice in many parts of the United Kingdom, with more wintry weather forecast for the weekend. (BBC)

International relations

Bolivia recognizes the State of Palestine. (Ynetnews)

Politics

The United Kingdom government announces plans to make prisoners serving less than four years eligible to vote. (BBC)

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