Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Friday, 27 May 2011


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G8: Gadhafi Must Go

Statement came in final declaration wrapping up two-day summit of world's eight most industrialized countries in Deauville, France
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev walk together prior to a meeting at the G8 summit in Deauville, France

Russia Offers Help in Mediating Gadhafi's Exit But Says No Asylum

President Dmitry Medvedev calls on Libyan leader to resign, says some countries might be able to shelter him
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi

Yemen Tribal Loyalists Say Cease-Fire in Effect

Announcement late Friday came after rebels seized control of government Republican Guards military camp outside of Sana'a
A tribesman checks the damage around the house of Sheik Sadeq al-Ahmar, the head of the powerful Hashid tribe, caused following clashes with Yemeni security forces in Sana'a, Yemen, May 26, 2011

Syrian Forces Fire on Protesters, At Least 8 Dead

Despite violence, opposition activists are urging Syrian Army to support Friday's protests
Men throw stones at riot police during clashes in the Mediterranean coastal town of Banias, May 27, 2011.

Egyptian Activists Stage ‘Second Revolution' Rally

Activists are demanding ruling military government quicken pace of democratic reforms, including rooting out official corruption
Protesters conduct Friday Prayers in Tahrir square in Cairo

Belgrade Court Rules Mladic Fit for Hague Extradition

Former Bosnian Serb army commander was in court Thursday following his arrest in northern Serbia after 16 years in hiding
Newspapers on a stand in Sarajevo, Bosnia, May 27, 2011

Mladic Arrest Tests Balkan's Will to Heal Wartime Wounds

Arrest announced on same day that EU foreign policy chief was in Belgrade to discuss country’s application to regional group

Clinton Urges Pakistan to Act Decisively Against Militancy

US, Pakistani relations at 'turning point' says Clinton during surprise trip to Islamabad
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton addresses the media in Islamabad.

US Ambassador Says China Must Do More on N. Korea, Human Rights

Gary Locke says Beijing should use regional influence as a source of security, stability and prosperity

Nigerian President Faces Security Challenges in New Term

Goodluck Jonathan determined to improve security, with new administration that takes power Sunday
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan casts his ballot in his home village of Otuoke, Bayelsa state, April 16, 2011

Woody Allen's 'Midnight in Paris' is Love Letter to City of Light

Film co-starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams centers around aspiring novelist whose fantasy comes alive when he visits Paris
Left to Right: Owen Wilson as Gil and Rachel McAdams as Inez
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