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22 July 2011 Last updated at 08:22 ET

Syria: Tens of thousands protest

Tens of thousands of Syrians defy a massive military crackdown to take to the streets again for Friday protests.

Protests in Awwamiya, eastern Saudi Arabia, 3 MarchAmnesty condemns Saudi terror law

A secret anti-terror law being drawn up by Saudi Arabia would lead to "massive rights violations", says Amnesty International.

Mohammed bin HammamBin Hammam expects guilty verdict

Suspended former Fifa presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam believes he is likely to be found guilty of bribery allegations.

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