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Georgian protests: Two killed as police clear Tbilisi
May 26, 2011The Georgian capital Tbilisi is tense after an overnight crackdown on anti-government protesters, during which a policeman and one other person died. Both victims were killed by a speeding car, which President Mikheil Saakashvili said had been in a convoy...
Queen greets President Obama on first UK state visit
May 24, 2011The Queen has greeted US President Barack Obama, and his wife Michelle, at the start of his first UK state visit. The Obamas also met Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall and spent 20 minutes with newlyweds the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. They...
Obama affirms US-Irish ties in Dublin on Europe tour
May 23, 2011US President Barack Obama has used an open-air speech in the Irish capital to reaffirm US-Irish ties, at the start of a week-long tour of Europe. Mr Obama praised the Irish people for striving to overcome sectarian differences and financial difficulties...
Russia's Medvedev promises election decision 'soon'
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May 18, 2011Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has promised journalists he will reveal whether or not he will stand for re-election in 2012 "soon". His predecessor and mentor, Vladimir Putin, is eligible to stand again as president next year, after two...
Donald Trump says he won't run for US president in 2012
May 17, 2011Tycoon Donald Trump says he will not run for the US presidency in 2012, declaring he is not ready to leave the private sector. On Monday, he said he could win, but "business is my greatest passion". In recent months, the real estate mogul...
In Egypt, thousands demand reform, peace
May 13, 2011Thousands gathered in Cairo's main square on Friday urging an end to sectarian violence, continued political reforms and support of the Palestinian cause. The rally comes after Muslim-Christian clashes left 12 dead over the weekend in sectarian fighting...
India says Pakistan 'a terror sanctuary'
May 02, 2011The killing of Osama bin Laden near Islamabad is proof that "terrorists belonging to different organisations find sanctuary in Pakistan", Indian Home Minister P Chidambaram says. President Obama's statement that the Al-Qaeda leader was killed...
UK vigilance urged after Osama Bin Laden death
May 02, 2011Britons have been urged to be vigilant in the wake of the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, with embassies worldwide ordered to review their security. Bin Laden, blamed by the US for the 9/11 attacks, was killed by US forces about 62 miles from...
Full text: Obama on Osama Bin Laden's death - VIDEO
May 02, 2011US President Barack Obama confirmed that al-Qaeda founder and leader Osama Bin Laden had been killed, in an address delivered in the East Room at 0435 GMT (2335 EDT). This is the text of his speech. Good evening. Tonight, I can report to the American...
Maldives rocked by protests against President Nasheed
May 01, 2011Police in Maldives have used tear gas and batons to disperse a mass anti-government protest in the capital Male. Several thousand people gathered to demand President Mohamed Nasheed quit because of the worsening economy. An opposition spokesman said...