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19:16 26/04/2008

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Japan's PM discusses G8, visas, peace deal in Russia
19:08 26/04/2008
Japan's prime minister met with Russia's president and president-elect on Saturday for discussions ranging from a peace agreement to the G8 summit and simplifying the visa system.
Japan's PM, Russia's president-elect discuss G8 agenda
18:18 26/04/2008
Georgia warns it will respond to Russian 'aggression'
16:43 26/04/2008
Georgia wants to find peaceful solutions to its disputes with Russia, but will retaliate against any aggressive actions from Moscow, a deputy defense minister warned on Saturday.
Olympic torch relay in Japan passes with minor protests
15:26 26/04/2008
The Olympic torch relay for this summer's Beijing games, which has been marred by pro-Tibet protests in cities around the world, passed through central Japan's Nagano on Saturday with sporadic disruptions.
Putin upbeat over peace treaty at talks with Japanese PM
14:59 26/04/2008
Russia's outgoing president told Japan's prime minister at talks near Moscow on Saturday that the countries are moving in the right direction on reaching a peace treaty to formally end World War II hostilities.
Iran's conservatives strengthen control over parliament
13:54 26/04/2008
Iran's conservatives have strengthened their majority in parliament, winning 52 of the 82 seats being contested in a run-off, national election authorities said.
Chernobyl victims remembered on 22nd anniversary
13:19 26/04/2008
Ukraine and other former Soviet states affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster are holding ceremonies on Saturday to mark the 22nd anniversary of the explosion.
Sri Lanka bus blast kills at least 26
11:54 26/04/2008
At least 26 people have died following a parcel bomb explosion on a commuter bus during the Friday afternoon rush hour on the outskirts of Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, and dozens are injured.

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Main news of April 26

Japan's PM discusses G8, visas, peace deal in Russia

Japan's PM, Russia's president-elect discuss G8 agenda

Georgia warns it will respond to Russian 'aggression'

Olympic torch relay in Japan passes with minor protests

Putin upbeat over peace treaty at talks with Japanese PM

Iran's conservatives strengthen control over parliament

Chernobyl victims remembered on 22nd anniversary

Sri Lanka bus blast kills at least 26

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