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Syrian anti-government protesters gather in Banias on April 29, 2011

Syrian anti-government protesters demonstrate in Banias

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Over 50 people killed in Day of Rage protests in Syria

06:36 30/04/2011

More than 50 protestors were killed in clashes with Syrian security forces on Friday as thousands took part in "Day of Rage" demonstrations against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, Al Jazeera repoted, quoting activists.

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23:59 29/04/2011
A round up of what happened in the past 24 hours
Medvedev calls for clear-cut laws on charity donation
19:14 29/04/2011
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev proposed on Friday drafting more streamlined regulations for charity activities.
Kate Middleton joins royalty in dress fit for a queen
18:46 29/04/2011
Kate Middleton arrived at Westminster Abbey for her wedding to Prince William on Friday in a stunning dress designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen.
Medvedev congratulates British royal newly weds
16:26 29/04/2011
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton on their marriage on Friday and sent them a decorated lacquer box as a present.
William, Kate tie 'Windsor Knot'
14:25 29/04/2011
Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey at 11:00 local time on Friday in the presence of 1,900 guests, and watched on TV by an estimated two billion viewers, in what will be remembered as the social event of the new century.
ISS astronauts congratulate William, Kate
13:30 29/04/2011
Crewmembers at the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday sent their congratulations to Prince William and Kate Middleton on their wedding.
Prince William, Kate to get titles of Duke, Duchess of Cambridge
11:51 29/04/2011
Prince William and Kate Middleton will receive the titles of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after the two wed, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.
The most exciting moments of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding
10:56 29/04/2011
Prince William and Kate Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey at 11:00 local time on Friday in the presence of 1,900 guests, and watched on TV by an estimated two billion viewers.
Medvedev moves to penalize drug abuse, institute mandatory treatment
17:12 28/04/2011
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday instructed the government to submit proposals criminalizing drug abuse and instituting mandatory treatment for addicts, the Kremlin press service said.
New bill requires officials to declare incomes
16:05 28/04/2011
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev submitted to parliament on Thursday a bill requiring government officials to disclose their incomes.
Former Miss Russia arrested for shoplifting in America
15:44 28/04/2011
Miss Russia 1998 and former Miss Universe semifinalist Anna Malova was arrested in the United States for shoplifting in a clothing store, the New York Post reported on Thursday.
Two militants killed in Russia's Dagestan
13:27 28/04/2011
Two militants were killed on Thursday in a security operation in Makhachkala, the capital of Russia's volatile North Caucasus republic of Dagestan.
Dutch cops to look after animal welfare
22:50 27/04/2011
Some 500 police officers will be assigned to look after animal welfare in The Netherlands, local media reported on Wednesday.
Russia needs skills boost to improve investment climate - Medvedev
17:52 27/04/2011
Russia must improve the skills of its labor force to boost its investment climate, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday.
Moscow says 'studying' gay march proposal, leaves event up in air
16:25 27/04/2011
The Moscow city government says it is studying a request by a leading gay activist to hold the country's first ever gay pride march in the capital.1
Russian prosecutor general denies mudslinging with investigators
14:30 27/04/2011
The General Prosecutor's office is not involved in a "mudslinging war" with the Investigative Committee, Russian Prosecutor General Yuri Chaika said on Wednesday.
Preparations for Victory Day celebrations on May 9, 2011
12:57 27/04/2011
Russia will celebrate the 66th anniversary of Soviet victory in World War II (known in Russia as the Great Patriotic War) on May 9, 2011. Preparations for the celebrations are underway across the country.
Russia to compile migration policy concept by yearend
22:48 26/04/2011
Russia's Federal Migration Service said on Tuesday it will submit a draft migration policy concept to the government before the end of the year.
Disabled British veterans plan to conquer Everest after North Pole success
21:04 26/04/2011
The Walking with the Wounded charity, whose members recently conquered the North Pole, plans to send a new expedition to Everest, the group's founder Simon Daglish said on Tuesday.

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Syrian anti-government protesters gather in Banias on April 29, 2011

Over 50 people killed in Day of Rage protests in Syria

More than 50 protestors were killed in clashes with Syrian security forces on Friday as thousands took part in "Day of Rage" demonstrations against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, Al Jazeera repoted, quoting activists.

Paris and Rome plot Schengen reform

Paris and Rome plot Schengen reform

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi want to reform the Schengen zone by allowing the temporary re-introduction of border controls to enable European countries to deal with "exceptional circumstances."

NATO vows to keep military pressure on Gaddafi until situation improves

NATO vows to keep military pressure on Gaddafi until situation improves

NATO plans to put pressure on Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi until his troops stop attacking civilians, NATO spokeswoman Carmen Romero said on Friday.

Consequences following tornadoes that ripped through the southern United States

Russia offers help to U.S. in tackling tornado aftermath

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev expressed his condolences to U.S. President Barack Obama and offered assistance in tackling the consequences following tornadoes that ripped through the southern United States, the Kremlin press service said on Friday.

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