Vladivostok : Thousands of Russians rallied against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s government yesterday in a string of protests fuelled by sharp falls in living standards since the economic crisis hit. A coalition of opposition groups declared a national "Day of Anger" with some 50 rallies tapping into rising discontent at unemployment, higher bills and transport taxes. [...]
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South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, a pivotal moment in the anti-apartheid struggle. Read More S Africa marks 1960 massacre
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PRESIDENT Barack Obama looked to energise his Democratic allies with an in-person appeal for his historic health care overhaul today, the eve of a cliffhanger vote on the sweeping legislation. Mr Obama’s 11th-hour appeal on behalf of the bill, which would bring the world’s richest country closer than ever to guaranteeing health coverage to all [...]
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The cities of Pune and Kochi spend $700 between them buying Indian Premier League franchises for the 2011 season. Read More Cricket auction pulls in 700m
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