Thailand Premier urges protesters to join snap election
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra pleaded for protesters to clear streets after calling a snap election. Protest leaders demand she step down within 24 hours and reject the election plan.
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Thaksin
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Akanat Promphan
Suthep
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Obama and Castro greet each other at Mandela memorial
In Johannesburg Obama and Raul Castro exchanged a brief handshake at Nelson Mandela's memorial. The moment contrasted with South Africa's Zuma who faced booing from the Soccer City crowd amid Mandela's death spotlighting reconciliation over divisions. The White House called it a routine greeting with no policy implications.
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Jacob Zuma
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United Nations
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Bill Clinton
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Hollande visits Bangui as violence worsens in Central Africa
French President Francois Hollande arrives in Bangui amid ongoing clashes after two French soldiers die in fighting. He praises troops for fighting violence against civilians while a 1600 strong force backs UN disarmament efforts. Casualties rise as mosques are attacked and lynchings are reported.
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Central African Republic
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Hollande
United Nations
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