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Rage as Egypt's Mubarak is spared the gallows
AFP, Published on 03/06/2012
» Thousands of angry protesters across Egypt took to the streets after ex-president Hosni Mubarak and his security chief were given life in prison over the deaths of protesters in 2011 but six police chiefs were acquitted.
Life term for Mubarak
AFP, Published on 02/06/2012
» An Egyptian court sentenced former president Hosni Mubarak to life in prison on Saturday after convicting him of involvement in the murder of protesters during the uprising that ousted him last year.
Putin stands firm on Syria
AFP, Published on 02/06/2012
» Russia stood firm in the face of growing international pressure for tougher action over Syria, rejecting military intervention and questioning sanctions as fears of civil war grew.
Maoist leader calls for unity in crisis-hit Nepal
AFP, Published on 27/05/2012
» The leader of Nepal's Maoists called Monday for rival parties to join a national unity government to take the country to fresh elections and said he was open to a change of prime minister.
Walmart appoints new China boss after pork scandal
AFP, Published on 07/02/2012
» US retail giant Walmart on Tuesday named a new chief executive for its China operations, four months after the retailer's former boss quit following a scandal over falsely labelled pork.