EUROPEAN UNION: Jan. 1 marked the 10th anniversary of the Euro with no formal celebrations planned given the state of Europe’s economy. (New York Times)
SAMOA: The country crossed the international dateline by skipping Dec. 30 in order to be on the same calendar day as its major trading partners. (Washington Post)
UNITED STATES/IRAN: President Obama signed into law a major defense bill increasing sanctions on Iran amid renewed tension over Iranian nuclear activities. (BBC)
INDIA: The death toll from Cyclone Thane rose to 27 and battered the Indian coast before it weakened Dec. 31. (CNN)
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January 2, 2012
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