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A protester prepares to throw a stone at riot police during an anti-government protest in central Istanbul June 1, 2013. Turkish police fired tear gas and water cannon for a second day on Saturday to prevent hundreds of protesters reaching the central Taksim Square, scene of violent protests in...

Protesters clash with riot police during an anti-government protest in central Istanbul June 1, 2013. Turkish police fired tear gas and water cannon for a second day on Saturday to prevent hundreds of protesters reaching the central Taksim Square, scene of violent protests in which hundreds...

Turkish PM Erdogan calls for end to protests as clashes flare A man is hit by a jet of water as riot police use a water cannon to disperse demonstrators during a protest against Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in central Ankara June 1...

Tiananmen Mothers condemn China's President Xi Jinping More than 100 people whose relatives were killed during China’s 1989 crackdown on protestors in Tiananmen Square have lashed out at Xi Jinping, accusing the country’s new president of taking “giant steps backwards”. Tiananmen Mothers...

South Sudan TV editor says security agent threatened him with gun By Hereward Holland JUBA | Fri May 31, 2013 1:58pm EDT (Reuters) - The head of South Sudan's only private television station said he was threatened at gunpoint by a national security agent who was attempting to censor its news...

US eases Iran tech sales ban to support free speech AFP Updated May 31, 2013, 5:45 am WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States on Thursday lifted a ban on sales of communications equipment to Iranians and opened access to Internet services and social media, in a bid to help the Iranian people...

Barbara hits southern Mexico, killing at least two By Jose Cortes SAN PEDRO TAPANATEPEC, Mexico | Wed May 29, 2013 10:10pm EDT (Reuters) - Hurricane Barbara hit Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Wednesday, flooding roads, toppling trees and killing two men before weakening to a tropical...

Free Syrian Army fighters stand in a street in Sidi Meqdad area, in the suburbs of Damascus, May 25, 2013. Picture taken May 25, 2013. Ward Al-Keswani/Shaam News Network/Handout via Reuters

Free Syrian Army fighters on a pick-up truck, hold their weapons as they flash victory signs in Sidi Meqdad area, in the suburbs of Damascus, May 25, 2013. Ward Al-Keswani/Shaam News Network/Handout via Reuters

A security member loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad holds a weapon as he takes up position in Damascus May 27, 2013. Picture taken May 27, 2013. REUTERS/ Alaa Al-Marjani

Syrian opposition says peace talks must mean Assad exit A general view shows buildings that were damaged during clashes between with forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and Free Syrian Army fighters, near Sayeda Zainab area in Damascus May 27, 2013. REUTERS/ Alaa Al-Marjani By...

French arrest suspect in soldier's stabbing Paris prosecutors say man, named Alexandre D, admitted to attacking French soldier in a neighbourhood. Last Modified: 29 May 2013 15:57 Move your cursor over the mouse to see the play button<object id="flashObj" classid="clsid:D <embed...

Waves crash on tetrapods at a beach near Chubu Electric Power Co.'s Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

Chubu Electric Power Co.'s Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station is seen behind waves at a beach in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

A worker stands on the top floor of the No.5 reactor building, as visitors are reflected in a window, at Chubu Electric Power Co.'s Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

A worker stands on the top floor of the No.5 reactor building at Chubu Electric Power Co.'s Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

A control panel is seen in the central control room of the No.5 reactor at Chubu Electric Power Co.'s Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

An employee works in the central control room of the No.5 reactor at Chubu Electric Power Co.'s Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

Signs, which read "Controlled area. Authorized person only" (yellow board), and "Door must remain closed at all times. (Airlock door)" (white board), are seen in the No.5 reactor building at Chubu Electric Power Co.'s Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, May 17, 2013...

An employee walks through an emergency electric panel room in the No.4 reactor building at Chubu Electric Power Co.'s Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Toru Hanai