Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Thursday, 26 May 2011


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Serbian War Crimes Fugitive Ratko Mladic Arrested

One of the world's most wanted criminals, Mladic was caught in Serbia after a decade in hiding
General Ratko Mladic, commander of the Bosnian Serb army.

Mladic Legacy Remains '95 Srebenica Massacre

War crimes suspect rose in Yugoslav army, earning reputation as ruthless commander
Bosnian Serb military commander General Ratko Mladic

G8 Summit Under Way in France

World leaders' meeting likely to focus on Japan's nuclear crisis and popular uprisings in Arab states
Men work near a G8 backdrop as preparations continue ahead of the G8 summit in Deauville, northern France, May 25, 2011

More Than 50 Killed as Yemeni Clashes Continue

Fight led by Hashid tribe is most serious threat to President Saleh's grasp on power after three months of opposition protests
Yemeni army soldiers man a security point near a square, the site of an anti-government protest to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh, in Sanaa May 25, 2011

NATO Attacks Rock Libya as Diplomatic Efforts Continue in Europe

Government officials say airstrikes hit targets that include a vocational school
A rebel fighter gives orders to comrades at the front line between the rebels and Moammar Gadhafi forces, 25 km west from Misrata, Libya, May 26, 2011

AU Security Summit Considers Post-Gadhafi Libya

Closed-door meeting drags into early hours, bogged down in arguments about strategy
Gaddafi gestures as he speaks at a Tripoli hotel (file photo)

Egyptian Protesters Plan 'Second Revolution' Rally

Youth initiative meant to press ruling military leaders to break with the past
Protesters gesture during a demonstrations in Tahrir Square in Cairo May 20, 2011

Nigerian President Takes Charge of Economic Planning

Goodluck Jonathan says he is replacing the country's finance minister
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (front),  May 12, 2011

US Group Condemns UN Tribunal in Cambodia

Survivors group fears court will fail to fully prosecute all cases under government pressure

Taiwan Opposition Candidate Would Seek Deals With China

Democratic Progressive Party Chairwoman and presidential candidateTsai Ing-wen has a reputation as a conciliator
Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen answers questions during a press conference with the foreign media in Taipei,Taiwan (File Photo - April 29, 2011)

Sam Houston Lives On - In Texas Museum

This year, historians are Houston's connection to two anniversaries: Texas's independence, and the U.S. Civil War
A concrete and fiberglass depiction of 'Big Sam' Sam Houston stands more than 20 meters tall on display in Huntsville, Texas. The statue is considered the largest statue of any American hero.
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