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Afghan consulate deemed unsafe Afghan consulate deemed unsafe
| IN another sign of deteriorating security, the US is considering abandoning plans for a consulate in Afghanistan's north because the building chosen is deemed too dangerous to occupy. | The US ... (photo: US Army / Michael J. MacLeod) The Australian
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Russian riot police detain a protester as they disperse opposition rally in downtown Moscow on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Vladimir Putin to be sworn in as president for third term
Vladimir Putin will take office as Russian president for a historic third term today, facing the challenges of a fast-changing society and an outburst of protests against his 12-year domination. | &nb...; (photo: AP / Ivan Sekretarev) The Daily Telegraph
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French president-elect Francois Hollande waves to crowds gathered to celebrate his election victory in Bastille Square in Paris, France, Sunday, May 6, 2012. Francois Hollande celebrates French presidential win
French socialist Francois Hollande has been celebrating victory in the country's presidential election. | Mr Hollande - who polled just under 52% of votes in Sunday's run-off election - said... (photo: AP / Francois Mori) BBC News
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Women casts their ballots at a polling station in Athens, Sunday, May 6, 2012. Greece set for deadlock after vote against austerity
Greece was poised for political gridlock after voters punished traditional governing parties in general elections on Sunday, turning to smaller anti-bailout groups and putting the indebted countryR... (photo: AP / Thanassis Stavrakis) The Hindu
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Russian riot police detain a protester as they disperse opposition rally in downtown Moscow on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Anti-Putin protesters clash with police, over 250 arrested
May 7, 2012 -- Updated 0021 GMT (0821 HKT) | Moscow (CNN) -- An anti-government protest in Moscow turned violent Sunday, with some demonstrators clashing with police after they veered off their agreed... (photo: AP / Ivan Sekretarev) CNN
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File - A U.S. Navy ship's serviceman, a Joint Detention Group barber attached to the Navy Expeditionary Guard Battalion, speaks to a detainee about trimming his beard at Camp VI, Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Feb. 10, 2011. Lawyers say 9/11 hearing protected by 'veil of secrecy'
Defence lawyers for five men accused of plotting the 11 September 2001 attacks have challenged the fairness of the military tribunal at Guantanamo Bay. | The defendants, who include the alleged master... (photo: US Navy / MCS1 David P. Coleman) BBC News
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