Britain on fire
Riots and acts of lawlessness paralysed Britain
for over four days, dealing a major blow to its image worldwide.
Organised gangs of youth went on the rampage in many cities, burning
properties and cars and looting shops.
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Russian President signs decree backing U.N. resolution against
Libya
MOSCOW, Aug. 13, Xinhua - Russian President
Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree Friday backing the U.N. Security
Council resolution that authorized international military action in
Libya, the presidential press service said.
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U.S., Afghan presidents discuss security responsibility
transitions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, Xinhua - U.S. President
Barack Obama and his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai on Friday
discussed progress in handing over security responsibility towards a
full Afghan lead in 2014.
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