Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:10:02 +0100 (Reuters) - Protesters burn papers and throw stones at riot police during a protest at the University Square in Bucharest, January 15, 2012. Thousands of Romanians gathered on Sunday in capital Bucharest and large cities across the country for a fourth consecutive day of protests that started out against a controversial healthcare reform bill and widened to government austerity measures. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel (ROMANIA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)
A trader looks at jade stones at Myanmar's 2011 Mid-Year ...
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:02 +0100 (Reuters) - A trader looks at jade stones at Myanmar's 2011 Mid-Year Emporium for jade, pearls and other gems at an emporium hall in the capital Naypyitaw, in this December 24, 2011 file photo. As Myanmar emerges from a half century of isolation, Asian companies with high tolerance for risk are sizing up business opportunities in what was once one of Asia's wealthiest nations. To match Analysis MYANMAR/BUSINESS REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/Files (MYANMAR - Tags: SOCIETY WEALTH BUSINESS)
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:00:08 +0100 LONDON (Reuters) - Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has undergone laser eye surgery and is "doing very well," a spokeswoman said Friday. British media reported that the 68-year-old, famous for surviving years of rock-n'roll excess, underwent the procedure to correct his deteriorating vision. The Rolling Stones, one of rock music's most successful acts, celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. The music press, including Rolling Stone magazine, has reported that another tour could be on the cards, although internal rifts within the band would have to be resolved first. ... (Source: Reuters)
Top microbloggers break follower milestones as they ring in the new year
Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:00:10 +0100 The world’s most followed microbloggers have celebrated the start of 2012 with excited posts, New Year’s resolutions and a long list of new followers. (Source: AFP Relax News)
A Palestinian hurls stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes ...
Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:10:02 +0100 (Reuters) - A Palestinian hurls stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes between Palestinian villagers and Jewish settlers from the near by settlement of Yetzhar, in the West Bank village of Asira al-Qibilya, near Nablus December 31, 2011. REUTERS/Abed Omar Qusini (POLITICS CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
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