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Libya: Cameron and Sarkozy receive heroes' welcome

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It was a victorious visit to Benghazi for France's Nicolas Sarkozy and Britain's David Cameron. The two men who spearheaded military action against Gaddafi travelled to Libya for the first time since the regime fell. Also, how rocketing gold prices are hitting Tunisia's starry-eyed bridegrooms to be. Finally, in Morocco, green campaigners want more to be done to protect the country's mighty cedar trees.

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