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Stories for January 1st 2009

• Thursday, January 1st 2009 - 20:00 UTC

  New Year begins with a new Constitution for the Falklands

  

  January first 2009 marks an important milestone in the history of the Falkland Islands as a new constitution takes effect, providing enhanced local democracy and internal self-government and enshrining the right of self-determination.

• Thursday, January 1st 2009 - 20:00 UTC

  Pope Says Global Crisis a Test for Future

  Pope Benedict marked World Day for Peace and the feast of Mary Mother of God Thursday appealing for a reworking of the global financial system and a spiritual and moral revolution that puts solidarity for the poor in pride of place.

• Thursday, January 1st 2009 - 20:00 UTC

  Brazil embraces spelling reforms

  

  Brazilians start 2009 facing the task of learning new spelling rules that have just come into effect.

• Thursday, January 1st 2009 - 20:00 UTC

  Raul Castro marks Cuban revolution

  

  Cuba's revolution is “stronger than ever” the country's president has said, as he led ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary of the overthrow of the US-backed government.