Friday, April 20, 2012

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South Sudan 'to withdraw troops'Photo taken on 15 April 2012 of a South Sudanese soldier waiting amongst acacia trees at the front line just north of Heglig

South Sudan's president orders the withdrawal of his troops from the Heglig oil field across the border in Sudan, following fears of all-out war.

Bahraini children hold up pictures of activists allegedly tortured by security forces in Bahrain, behind graffiti demanding the cancelling of Sunday's Grand Prix (19 April 2011)Security stepped up at Bahrain F1

Security is tightened in Bahrain in preparation for protests, as Formula 1 cars take to the track for practice sessions ahead of Sunday's Grand Prix.

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YouTube could face a huge bill for royalties as it loses a court battle in Germany over music videos.

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