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Venezuela opposition's Leopoldo Lopez hands himself in
BBC
A Venezuelan opposition leader, Leopoldo Lopez, has handed himself over to the National Guard after holding a speech to thousands of his supporters.
South Sudan ceasefire 'ends' amid Malakal fighting
BBC NEWS
Fighting has broken out in South Sudan's Upper Nile state, local officials say, the first major clashes since the government and rebels signed a ceasefire agreement in January.
Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf in court for treason trial
BBC NEWS
Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has appeared in a Pakistani court for the first time on treason charges.
Security and health concerns prevented him from attending earlier hearings, and he has been in hospital for more than a month.
Thai police clash with protesters
BBC NEWS
Three people have been killed and dozens injured in violence that erupted as Thai police began clearing protest sites in the capital, Bangkok.
Venezuela president expels three US consular officials
BBC
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is expelling three US consular officials, accusing them of meeting students involved in anti-government protests.
UN 'wants North Korean regime crimes punished'
BBC
A year-long UN inquiry into rights abuses in North Korea is due to be published, and is expected to urge punishment for systematic violations by the state.
US president warns Uganda over anti-gay bill
BBC
President Barack Obama has warned Uganda's President Yoweri Musuveni that enacting an anti-gay law will complicate relations with the US.
Pro and anti-Maduro marches gather thousands in Venezuela
BBC NEWS
Supporters and opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have taken to the streets of the capital, Caracas, in rival marches.
Ukraine protesters quit key building
BBC NEWS
Ukraine protesters are vacating city hall in Kiev, the symbolic centre of prolonged anti-government demonstrations, eyewitnesses say.
Egypt's Morsi due to stand trial on spying charges
BBC NEWS
Deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has arrived at court for a new trial, on charges of espionage and conspiring to commit acts of terror.
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