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Sunday 1 August 2010
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Ministers to meet in the Netherlands to champion internet freedom
Foreign ministers will be meeting later this year in the Netherlands to decide on measures to strengthen freedom of expression on the internet.
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Netherlands increases aid to Palestinians
The Netherlands is making an extra contribution of €5 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The funds will be used for food, health care and education for the most vulnerable Palestinians, and to begin the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
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Netherlands deploys submarine in fight against piracy
The Netherlands is deploying a submarine to help combat piracy in the waters off Somalia. The vessel will take part in the NATO Operation Ocean Shield from late September to late November 2010.
In the spotlight
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Forming a new government
Immediately following the election, the process of forming a new government begins.
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Caretaker government
A caretaker government, formed by the Christian Democratic Alliance (CDA) and the Christian Union (CU), will deal with matters in hand.