Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

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April 26, 2011

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Syria Steps Up Military Efforts to End Protests

Witnesses reported hearing gunfire on Tuesday in the flashpoint city of Daraa
In this citizen journalism image made on a mobile phone, Syrian women carry a banner in Arabic that reads:" the women of Daraa want an end to the siege," as they protest in Daraa, southwest of Damascus, Syria, April 25, 2011

Fighting Rages in Western Libya; Diplomacy Falters

As Gadhafi troops strike Berber towns, Moscow says it will not support any UN resolution that escalates conflict
Libyan rebels are seen walking down a street in Misrata

Russian, Ukrainian Leaders Remember Chernobyl Accident

Deadly explosion at reactor 25 years ago led to worst nuclear disaster in history
A veteran "liquidator" at the Chernobyl nuclear reactor places flowers during a ceremony to honor victims of the Chernobyl disaster, in Krasnoyarsk, April 26, 2011

Polling Underway in Nigeria

Nigerians are voting in parliamentary elections
People register to vote in Lagos, Nigeria. Nigeria headed to the polls on Tuesday to choose powerful state governors amid fears of a resurgence of the violence that left hundreds dead after a presiden

Chinese Diplomat, International Statesmen Visit Seoul

Nuclear talks and human rights top the agenda as both parties attempt to reengage North Korea
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, accompanied by his delegation members, is greeted upon arrival in Pyongyang, North Korea,  April 26, 2011

Pressure to Probe Sri Lanka Atrocities Expected to Continue

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights welcomes public release of report on war crimes allegedly committed during last phase of conflict
Sri Lankan soldiers patrol in Jaffna, about 300 kilometers (186 miles) northeast of Colombo, Sri Lanka,  June 21, 2006 file photo

India Announces Plans for New Nuclear Safety Body

Message designed to calm public anxiety over a planned nuclear park in Jaitapur

US, China Set to Meet on Human Rights

Foreign ministry spokesman cautions Beijing is against any country using human rights as excuse to interfere in China’s internal affairs

Britian Preparing Security for Royal Wedding

Those who oppose the British government or its monarchy may see the royal wedding as an ideal target
Police officers search scaffolding poles being used to build platforms outside Westminster Abbey in central London, April 24, 2011

White House Condemns Latest WikiLeaks Disclosure

Spokesman says it is 'unfortunate' that news organizations publish documents that were obtained illegally
 White House Press Secretary Jay Carney briefs reporters at the White House in Washington (File Photo - April 14, 2011)

Critics Challenge New Internet Controls in Turkey

Turkey already bans more websites than any other European country; new controls announced

Britain's Royal Wedding: From Cake to Clergy

St. James's Palace in London publishes detailed review of all aspects of Prince William's marriage to Catherine Middleton April 29
A decorative rose is prepared for Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding cake, in Fleckney, central England March 24, 2011.
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