King Abdicates.. Palestinian Unity Cabinet.. WWII Gas Masks

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Spain's King Juan Carlos, who led Spain's transition from dictatorship to democracy but faced royal scandals amid the nation's near financial meltdown, announced Monday he will abdicate in favor of his son, making way for a "new generation."

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