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19:06Putin to visit Belarus, France and Germany before flying to China

19:02Vatican detains suspect in leak of confidential documents

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18:21Muslim Brotherhood candidate to compete in second round of Egypt poll

18:02Iran's Navy foil attacks on two oil tankers

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Today: 19:46 'A Dragon by the tail!' 1st private space capsule docks with ISS Dragon, the first commercial unmanned space vessel is docking with the ISS. The success of a historic operation will put Dragon owner SpaceX in line with world’s four mighty space agencies.		Today: 19:063 comments German poll: No special debt owed to ‘aggressive’ Israel Over 70 year after the Holocaust, the majority of Germans believe their county has no special obligations to the Jewish state, a recent survey has shown. Israel was denounced as an “aggressive” state by almost 60 per cent of respondents.
Today: 19:06 ET spotting goggle-plex goes to Oz & S. Africa A battle for the world's largest radio telescope has ended in a draw, with both Australia and South Africa winning the right to host the unique project. When completed in 2024, it could allow scientists to detect signs of extraterrestrial life.		Today: 18:392 comments Japanese tsunami victim remains to wash up on US coasts North American beach-goers could soon be finding human bones washed up in the wake of the March 2011 Japanese tsunami, experts say. For some in Japan, these could be the only traces they ever find of their missing relatives. Earthquake in Japan
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Today: 12:1224 comments Assange sports Anonymous mask in extradition ruling run-up Julian Assange has made what he says might be his “last public appearance”. The Wikileaks founder hid his face behind an Anonymous mask as he appeared at an event, less than a week before his extradition ruling.		Today: 08:192 comments UN Syria report 'a step forward’ – researcher The UN has released a new report claiming that both the Syrian government and the opposition are engaged in gross human rights violation. RT discussed the documents' significance with researcher William Engdahl. Syria unrest
Today: 04:4912 comments Short for words: Ukrainian MPs trade punches over language bill (VIDEO) The Ukrainian Parliament resembled a pub when a rowdy brawl broke out between opposition and pro-presidential deputies. What sparked the tussle was a moot bill that sought to grant the Russian language official status in parts of the country.		24.05, 22:331 comment Solar Impulse charges into first intercontinental flight The world’s most high-tech solar powered aircraft has taken to the skies for its first intercontinental flight, from Switzerland to Morocco. The 2,500-km journey with only one stopover will be the longest ever for the record-holding Solar Impulse.