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The enraged protesters swept aside those few soldiers of the Republican Guard who were present, and they forced open the two doors. They burst into the room. Some among them did recommend “Do not touch him”, but the majority of the group rushed at the defenseless president, striking him with their fists, and kicking him …
Mali: A President Assaulted, a Nation in Turmoil

This funk song by MC Cerrado has been created to encourage Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to veto the country’s new Forestry Code, which has been approved by the National Congress.

The rationale driving the bill is that agribusiness is hindered by the existing Code and Brazil is missing out on opportunities for economic development. However, environmental activists are campaigning for a “zero deforestation” bill for the sake of biodiversity, for the protection of ecological processes and for the slowdown of climate change.

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The governments of the Gulf are discussing transforming the current Gulf Cooperation Council into an EU-style union. The move comes in an atmosphere of uncertainty and tension caused by the Arab uprisings and Iran’s growing influence. As a first step, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain might seek closer union.

The governments of the Gulf are discussing transforming the current Gulf Cooperation Council into an EU-style union. The move comes in an atmosphere of uncertainty and tension caused by the Arab uprisings and Iran’s growing influence. As a first step, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain might seek closer union.

Should EU leaders stay away from Euro 2012 because of Yulia Tymoshenko?

Spain: Arts Also Blossom in the Global Spring

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“Vote here.” Image posted by @copi35.Algeria’s first legislative elections since the start of the Arab uprisings have seen a low turnout.Find out more…

“Vote here.” Image posted by @copi35.

Algeria’s first legislative elections since the start of the Arab uprisings have seen a low turnout.

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Akong, a 61-year-old grandfather in Thailand sentenced to 20 years in prison for sending text messages deemed offensive to the Royal Family died in prison a few days ago. Human rights groups criticized the government for refusing to grant bail to Akong who was diagnosed with cancer.

Akong, a 61-year-old grandfather in Thailand sentenced to 20 years in prison for sending text messages deemed offensive to the Royal Family died in prison a few days ago. Human rights groups criticized the government for refusing to grant bail to Akong who was diagnosed with cancer.

Bo Xilai portrayed as Greek mythology character Icarus, who tried to fly too close to the sun with a set of wings made from wax. Source: Beijing Cream. Political struggle, murder, corruption, espionage and diplomatic conflict - the downfall of Bo Xilai from the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) elite ranks has turned out to be a multi-faceted story. It is also a good example of the disruptive role that social media plays in today’s China.

Bo Xilai portrayed as Greek mythology character Icarus, who tried to fly too close to the sun with a set of wings made from wax. Source: Beijing Cream.

Political struggle, murder, corruption, espionage and diplomatic conflict - the downfall of Bo Xilai from the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) elite ranks has turned out to be a multi-faceted story. It is also a good example of the disruptive role that social media plays in today’s China.

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Both civilians and those charged with keeping order in the city displayed open hostility on Sunday, May 6, when protesters took to the streets of Moscow in anticipation of Vladimir Putin’s inauguration.

Novaya Gazeta’s Facebook page posted photographs from one of their articles [ru]. User Nickolai G. Bondarenko, in a comment, included a link to a YouTube video (see above) that showed police using force.

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Jakarta’s Governor, Fauzi Bowo has sparked controversy by giving a middle-finger salute at a youth event. He has been criticised for setting a bad example but later claimed he didn’t know the meaning of the gesture.

Jakarta’s Governor, Fauzi Bowo has sparked controversy by giving a middle-finger salute at a youth event.

He has been criticised for setting a bad example but later claimed he didn’t know the meaning of the gesture.