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19:19 31/01/2009

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Protesters rally against Davos forum in Geneva, police fire tear gas
19:04 31/01/2009
Police used tear gas and water cannons against protesters rallying in Geneva on Saturday against the World Economic Forum in Davos after the rally participants started throwing bottles.
Ukrainian Communists in Donetsk demand president's resignation
18:11 31/01/2009
About 500 activists of the Ukrainian Communist Party held a rally on Saturday in the eastern city of Donetsk demanding President Viktor Yushchenko's resignation.
Latvian coalition should resign to help country - opposition MP
18:05 31/01/2009
The resignation of Latvia's government would help ease the tense political situation in the country, a senior opposition member of parliament told RIA Novosti on Saturday.
Russian Orthodox bishop cites barrier to patriarch meeting pope
17:32 31/01/2009
A meeting between the new Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia and the Pope is possible but would require the end of proselytizing by Roman Catholic monastic orders, a senior Russian Orthodox bishop said Saturday.
Jealous husband in China kills 5 including medics
13:59 31/01/2009
Iranian president praises Turkish PM for Davos outburst
12:48 31/01/2009
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday congratulated Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on taking a stand over Israel on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Russian cruiser Pyotr Veliky leaves India
11:17 31/01/2009
Russia's Pyotr Veliky missile cruiser has left the port of Mormugao in the Indian state of Goa and headed for African waters.

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Main news of January 31

Protesters rally against Davos forum in Geneva, police fire tear gas

Ukrainian Communists in Donetsk demand president's resignation

Latvian coalition should resign to help country - opposition MP

Russian Orthodox bishop cites barrier to patriarch meeting pope

Jealous husband in China kills 5 including medics

Iranian president praises Turkish PM for Davos outburst

Russian cruiser Pyotr Veliky leaves India

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