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Mladic trial focus on SrebrenicaRatko Mladic at The Hague. 16 May 2012

Bosnian Serb ex-army chief Ratko Mladic's war crimes trial enters its second day, with prosecutors focusing on the 1995 Srebrenica massacre.


Chen GuangchengPassport boost for activist Chen

Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng says he and his family have completed passport applications and officials say they should be ready in 15 days.

Spanish euro coinSpain set to pay more on bonds

Spain's borrowing costs look set to spike in a bond auction on Thursday, as the Greek crisis saps confidence in other indebted economies.

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