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Millions watch Royal Wedding of Kate and William
Thousands of people gather for the wedding of the century at Westminster Abbey as Prince William marries Kate Middleton.
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Syrian Ambassador’s wedding invitation withdrawn
The Syrian Ambassador’s invite to the Royal Wedding is withdrawn as Channel 4 News learns envoys from countries with questionable human rights records, such as North Korea and Iran, are attending.
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British arms sales: defending the indefensible?
Recent events in the Middle East have highlighted the United Kingdom’s position as one of the world’s most successful arms producers.
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Syria deploys troops and tanks in brutal crackdown
The Syrian government mobilises hundreds of troops, backed by tanks and armoured vehicles, in a determined effort to crack down on anti-government protests.
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Hague: ‘I advise all Britons to leave Syria’
The Foreign Secretary William Hague urges all British nationals in Syria to leave the country, following further unrest in which up to 100 protestors were killed by security forces.
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The Royal Wedding – coming to a street party near you?
The guest list is out, the seating plan has been revealed but not everyone in Britain is proving keen to celebrate the Royal Wedding.
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Libya’s rebel movement: radicals or democrats?
We look at the most prominent members of Libya’s rebel movement – an ad hoc coalition of former Gaddafi men, soldiers, democrats and radicals.
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Syria/Yemen: pro and anti government factions rally
As protests gather strength in Yemen and Syria, Presidents Saleh and al-Assad address thousands of supporters as pro and anti groups draw nearer in their respective capitals.
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Gaddafi regime seeking talks ‘to stop the killing’
Libya’s former Prime Minister Abdul Ati al-Obeidi tells Channel 4 News that Gaddafi’s regime is trying to set up talks with western powers to stop the war.
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Libya: Hague calls on more Gaddafi regime figures to defect
Following the defection of Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa, William Hague calls on other key Libyan figures in Gaddafi’s regime to follow suit. Jonathan Rugman looks at Koussa’s background.
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Video reveals bloody aftermath of Syrian shootings
Shocking eye witness video posted on YouTube reveals the chaotic scenes in the port of Latakia after civilians were shot yesterday. The Syrian government has pledged to investigate.
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Syria protests: no concessions from President Assad
A senior Syrian opposition figure tells Channel 4 News the people protesting on the streets of Syria have “reached the point of no return” as President Assad refuses to bow to their demands.
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Special educational needs system shake-up
The Government wants to revamp the system supporting the one in five children with special educational needs in England. But how will it work? Channel 4 News Reporter Jane Deith investigates.
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Yemen: Saleh warns military coup could lead to civil war
Hakim Almasmari, Editor in Chief of the Yemen Post, reports on the increasingly tense face-off between President Saleh and the country’s military.
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Foreign Office advice to British nationals in Japan
A helpline have has been set up for concerned relatives, and the Foreign Secretary William Hague offers advice to those in the earthquake zone.