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This Feb. 27 photo released by the State Attorney's Office on May 17 shows George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot Trayvon Martin, with blood on the back of his head.
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The Kel-Tec PF-9 9mm handgun used by George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer, to shoot Trayvon Martin is shown in a newly released photo
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Demonstrators covered in an oily substance conduct a die-in as they protest against the Keystone Pipeline and Alberta Tar Sands development on May 17 in Chicago. This was the fourth day of protests in what is expected to be a full week of demonstrations as the city prepares to host the NATO Summit May 20-21.
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An ultra-efficient vehicle driven by a Spanish team drives the course of the Shell Eco-marathon in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on May 17. During the event students from all over Europe test their accumulated knowledge of energy-efficient driving with cars that can drive as far as possible on minimal fuel.
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Anti-riot police evict protesters at the Roemerberg in Frankfurt Main, Germany, on Thursday. Despite a ban on demonstrations the Blockupy alliance had organised a demonstration through downtown Frankfurt to protest against banks and the European austerity policy. The planned strings of demonstrations have prompted banks and certain shops to close their doors for fear of damage in case of violence.
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A village boy leads his goat past a parched pond on the outskirts of the eastern Indian city of Bhubaneswar, India, on May 17. Huge swathes of rural farmland has turned dry as farmers await the annual monsoon rains which, according to the India Meteorological Department, are expected to reach on time this year.
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ARLINGTON, VA - MAY 17: Clarence Metcalf (C) holds the American flag that was draped over the casket of his son, U.S. Army PFC Michael Metcalf, during a burial service for PFC Metcalf at Arlington National Cemetery May 17, 2012 in Arlington, Virginia. Metcalf, from Boynton Beach, Florida, died April 22 in the Paktia province of Afghanistan when a vehicle he was driving ran over an improvised explosive device. Also pictured is PFC MetcalfÕs mother, Kimberly Metcalf (L).
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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: American, NATO and Chicago's city flags fly above the Michigan Avenue bridge as anti-war protestors, organized by CODEPINK, march across May 17, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. This was the fourth day of protests in what is expected to be a full week of demonstrations as the city prepares to host the NATO Summit May 20-21.
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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 16: Loren Taylor (C) with the Chicago Anti-eviction Campaign demonstrates against home foreclosures outside a Citibank branch in the Loop May 16, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. This was the third day of protests in what is expected to be a full week of demonstrations as the city prepares to host the NATO Summit May 20-21
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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Vermin Supreme participates in an anti-war protest organized by CODEPINK in front of the Prudential Building which houses the reelection headquarters for President Barack Obama May 17, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. This was the fourth day of protests in what is expected to be a full week of demonstrations as the city prepares to host the NATO Summit May 20-21
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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Alexandria Banks (L) and Rachel Kryzak join other demonstrators who covered themselves with an oily substance to protest in front of the Canadian Consulate against the use of tar sands May 17, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. This was the fourth day of protests in what is expected to be a full week of demonstrations as the city prepares to host the NATO Summit May 20-21
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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Anti-war protestors, organized by CODEPINK, demonstrate in front of the Canadian Consulate May 17, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. This was the fourth day of protests in what is expected to be a full week of demonstrations as the city prepares to host the NATO Summit May 20-21.
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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 16: A protester holds a picket sign calling for charges to be dropped against Carlos Montes during a small protest in the Federal Building Plaza May 16, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Montes is a longtime California activist facing several charges following a May 2011 raid.
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Bahraini security forces have once again used tear-gas on peaceful protesters in the country’s capital, Manama. While the mainstream media remains silent, Bahrain’s government has been suppressing anti-regime demonstrations for over a year now.
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For the first time in US history, racial and ethnic minorities outnumber its white majority – white births make up fewer than half the children born in the country, according to the US Census Bureau. The new 2011 census, which was made public on Thursday, reveals non-Hispanic whites accounted for 49.6 per cent of all births in the 12-month period that ended last July. The minorities – Hispanics, blacks, Asians and those of mixed race – made 50.4 per cent in total, with Hispanics at 26 per cent, blacks 15 per cent, and about 4 per cent Asian. That compares with a 37 per cent ratio in 1990.
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Between four and seven Palestinian farmers were reportedly injured in clashes with Israeli troops, who used tanks and bulldozers to tear down their homes, Palestinian sources say. Israel would not comment on the casualty reports. The incident allegedly happened in the early hours of Thursday near Beit Lahia, east of Gaza City. Palestinian reports say three of the victims were elderly people. Two of the people were taken to hospital, reports RT’s Paula Slier from israel. Between six and eight Israeli tanks and bulldozers are said to have been involved in the incident.
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It's a wrap! Spectators snuggle up under blankets while they await the start of a beachfront cinema screening on the Croisette at the 65th Cannes film festival
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The cost of new homes in China has been plummeting across most major cities in the past two months after the government took steps to curb the property market. Here, a prospective homebuyer makes inquiries about a new apartment project at a real estate fair in Yichang, Hubei province
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Mayan women in Quintana Roo state, Mexico, prepare for the start of a traditional ceremony at Xcaret park. The celebration, which kicks off on 18 May, bids farewell to the current era – the Mayans believe 2012 will usher in global harmony
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British hopes are resting on this man's leather-clad shoulders. No it's not David Cameron heading to the G8 summit, it's Engelbert Humperdinck at Heathrow airport, en route to Baku for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Flying economy then EH? :)
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Bahraini Shia Muslim women march in support of jailed dissident Abdel Hadi Khawaja and prominent rights activist Nabeel Rajab, in Bilad Al-Qadeem, a suburb of Manama. Khawaja, on hunger strike for more than three months, is well but continues to fast over his life sentence
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Also down with the kids, David Beckham meets Greek schoolchildren during a visit to the Experimental University School of Athens
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Lord Coe and the surely soon-to-be Sir David Beckham speak to students during a tour around the Experimental University School of Athens
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Summer is here and the first Test at Lord's is under way. Marylebone Cricket Club members wait patiently outside the ground before the second day's play in the first match between England and the West Indies
Members of MCC reading tabloids, i mean, really!!!!!!!!! :)
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Looking remarkably like a Victorian oil painting, the Hewlett Gulch fire continues to rage across the Poudre canyon near Fort Collins, Colorado. Hundreds of firefighters have been battling to combat the blaze since it ignited on Monday
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Qinhuangdao, China: Franchon Crews of the US rests between rounds during her light heavyweight semi-final at the women's world boxing championships
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La Paz, Bolivia: a woman walks past riot police
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Washington DC, US: Oxfam activists wearing masks depicting G8 world leaders demonstrate outside the White House
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London, UK: Yeoman Michael Smith climbs up from the boiler room onboard the HMS Belfast before its re-opening to the public
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A U.S. Army soldier of 3/1 AD Task Force Bulldog prepares to hit a golf ball from the rooftop of a building at Combat Outpost Boston in Kherwar district in Logar province, eastern Afghanistan on May 18.
Some might say that he is doing something a wee bit more positive than killing people. Keep it up soldier! :)
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Migrants from Central America wait for a freight train after taking part in a protest in Lecheria, in Tultitlan, Mexico on May 17, 2012.
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A police officer stands in front of three men holding letters, one of which (right) was addressed to the "Leaders of China", outside a building housing the United Nations World Food Programme office in central Beijing on May 18, 2012. The men were ushered into a police van shortly after.
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Rescuers search for victims inside a bus that crashed in Vietnam's central highland province of Daklak on May 18, 2012.
Reuters reports — A passenger bus plunged into a river in Vietnam's Central Highlands at night killing 34 people and injuring at least 25 others, state-run newspapers reported on Friday.
The bus slammed into Serepok River on Thursday night while passing a bridge between Daklak and Dak Nong provinces, crushing many to death, the news website VNExpress quoted Daklak's Deputy Chairman Dinh Van Khiet as saying.
Traffic accidents killed more than 3,100 people nationwide in the first four months of 2012, down 30 percent from the same period last year, Vietnam News cited government data as showing
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Kay Solberg takes photos of the "Persian Ceiling" during a preview of the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit at the Seattle Center on Thursday, May 17 in Seattle.
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Dale Chihuly is seen silhouetted in the entryway to the "Mille Fiori" during a preview of his show at the Seattle Center.
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Ched Evans rape case: Police at Sky over victim naming
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Sky News staff have met with police after the channel published the name of the teenager raped by Wales footballer Ched Evans.
Officers from North Wales Police formally interviewed staff in London as part of their continuing investigation.
The case will be referred to the Crown Prosecution Service and the Attorney General's office.
Sky said a technical error meant the victim's name was broadcast "for a fraction of a second".
The broadcaster added that it was "visible only when viewed in slow motion."
It said staff had met with police on Thursday to "explain and demonstrate" the technical error.
"We apologised to the victim and her family as soon as we became aware of the error and are co-operating fully with the police," Sky added in a statement.
Det Ch Insp Steve Williams confirmed Sky News had fully co-operated with the investigation.
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Barry George in compensation case
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Barry George, who was wrongly convicted of the murder of BBC TV presenter Jill Dando, can fight a test case for compensation, a judge has ruled.
Mr George, who spent eight years in prison before being cleared after a retrial, will be one of five lead cases to be heard at the High Court.
They will help establish the boundaries of what amounts to a miscarriage of justice meriting compensation.
It follows a ruling at the Supreme Court last year.
Nine judges had considered appeals by three men, not including Mr George, who said they had wrongly been refused compensation after their murder convictions were overturned.
Their judgement in those cases redefined the legal meaning of what amounted to a miscarriage of justice after debating when compensation should be awarded to wrongly convicted people.
Mr George's claim for damages for lost earnings and wrongful imprisonment was rejected by the Ministry of Justice, on the basis he was not legally entitled to compensation.
In the most recent hearing, London's High Court Mr Justice Irwin said the five test cases would "illustrate the boundaries of the law" as it currently stands, to help settle future compensation cases.
He said he aimed to hear the lead cases in the second week of October.
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Kings and queens from around the world have been lunching at Windsor Castle to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Twelve members of the British royal family joined the Queen to welcome the sovereigns of 26 countries.
Among the guests is King Hamad al-Khalifa of Bahrain, whose attendance has been criticised by human rights campaigners.
Buckingham Palace has said that the Foreign Office approved the invitation of King Hamad.
Another invitation proving to be controversial is that of King Mswati III of Swaziland, who is accused of living a lavish lifestyle while his people go hungry.
Campaigner Peter Tatchell criticised the Queen for inviting "royal tyrants to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee".
The Foreign Office said it was having "a full and frank discussion on a range of issues" with Bahrain's government. :)
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Dicing death: The fish more poisonous than cyanide
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The Japanese delicacy fugu, or blowfish, is so poisonous that the smallest mistake in its preparation could be fatal. But Tokyo's city government is planning to ease restrictions that allow only highly trained and licensed chefs to serve the dish.
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Jacob Zuma painting: ANC to sue South Africa's Brett Murray
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South Africa's governing ANC says it will go to court after a gallery exhibited a painting with President Jacob Zuma's genitals hanging out.
Brett Murray's painting by is an "abuse of freedom of artistic expression" said ANC spokesman Jackson Mthembu.
He said he had asked lawyers to get the Johannesburg gallery to remove the $14,000 (£9,000) painting, The Spear.
President Zuma, who has four wives, has sued local media companies 11 times for defamation.
The BBC's Mohammed Ali in Cape Town says some have been settled, other dropped, while most are outstanding.
The best-known case is a 2008 suit against one of the country's most high-profile artists, Zapiro, after he depicted Mr Zuma about to rape a female figure representing justice - this is due to be heard in October.
Mr Zuma was cleared of raping a family friend in 2006
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China jails smuggler Lai Changxing for life
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Lai Changxing has been jailed for life for running a multi-billion dollar smuggling ring, Chinese media say.
Xinhua news agency said Lai, extradited from Canada, was convicted and sentenced by a Fujian court.
The 53-year-old was accused of bribing officials and smuggling goods including cars, cigarettes and oil in one of China's biggest political scandals.
He fled to Canada in 1999 and avoided extradition for 12 years by arguing he faced torture and execution in China.
Beijing promised Canada he would not be executed and he was deported in 2011.
Canada usually forbids the extradition of suspects to countries where they might face the death penalty, and the case severely tested diplomatic relations between the two.
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German baritone singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau dies
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The respected German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau has died, aged 86.
Once described as "the most influential singer of the 20th Century", he was famed for his performances of Winter's Journey (Winterreise) by Schubert.
Born in Berlin in May 1925, he emerged as a performer after World War II and was swiftly recognised as one of his generation's finest lyrical vocalists.
Benjamin Britten personally asked him to perform in the first performance of his War Requiem in May 1962.
Fischer-Dieskau was most famous for his interpretations of lieder - German art songs written for solo voice and piano.
He performed them around the world, rescued many from obscurity, and made scores of recordings that became the benchmark against which other singers' interpretations were judged.
Klaus Staeck, president of the German Academy of Arts, said his contribution to the German art song was "phenomenal", adding that "his performances of some of the great role in opera history shaped the culture of singing".
Though critics raved about his beautiful voice and musical artistry, Fischer-Dieskau said his aim was simply to get close to the essence of the song.
