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Pope Francis dismisses 'authoritarian' Swiss Guard commander

Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 22:10 Last update: about 12 years ago

Pope Francis is removing the commander of the Swiss Guards, with the pontiff reportedly unhappy at the officer's strict authoritarian style. The news that Daniel Anrig would not be continuing as...

Sweden heads for polls after Lofven's parliament defeat

Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 22:03 Last update: about 12 years ago

Sweden's left-of-centre Prime Minister Stefan Lofven says he will call snap elections after his minority government lost a budget vote less than three months after coming to power. He said a new...

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