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Ivory Coast president takes oath of office (CBC News)
President Alassane Ouattara took the oath of office Friday, in the Ivory Coast five months after the election that nearly ripped this African nation in two and left hundreds dead when the country's strongman refused to concede defeat.

Gates: Bin Laden death a game-changer (WISH-TV Indianapolis)
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the killing of Osama bin Laden could be game-changer for the U.S. military in Afghanistan by splitting the native Taliban from the al-Qaeda terror network.

Al-Qaeda websites confirm bin Laden's death (examiner)
Those who theorize a conspiracy around the death of Osama bin Laden can rest easy if they choose. Multiple websites linked with Al-Qaeda have confirmed the death of the Al-Qaeda leader.

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Pink Floyd son admits guilt in protests (KNVA-TV Austin)
The son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour has pleaded guilty to participating in a rampage during student protests that included an attack on a royal convoy.

SACOM report details Chinese workers' anti-suicide pacts, overtime, more (examiner)
It was reported in mid-2010, in the wake of numerous suicides at Foxconn's Shenzhen plant, that Foxconn had required workers to sign a no-suicide "pact" [although that was reported to have later been rescinded]. Now a new report by the Daily Mail has delved into the details of the no-suicide clause.

Al-Qaida, In Web Post, Confirms Bin Laden's Death (TheBostonChannel)
Al-Qaida released a statement on jihadist forums Friday confirming the death of its leader, Osama bin Laden, according to SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors Islamist websites.

Japan to halt 3 nuke reactors over quake concerns (The News Tribune)
Japan's prime minister said Friday he instructed a utility to halt all three reactors at a power plant in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake and tsunami.

France is expelling 14 Libyan diplomats (SavannahNow)
France on Friday ordered 14 diplomats loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to leave the country within 48 hours, the foreign ministry said.

China reportedly bans TV spy and crime thrillers before Communist Party's 90th anniversary (Saint City News)
Chinese TV regulators have reportedly ordered local broadcasters to stay away from spy and crime thrillers as part of a propaganda buildup for the ruling Communist Party's 90th anniversary July 1. The Beijing Times reported Thursday that the ban is from May to July.

Gunmen kill 4 people in southwest Pakistan (WLNE-TV Providence)
Assailants using rockets and guns attacked a group of people exercising at an open soccer field in southwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing four of them and wounding 15, police said.

Brazil's top court approves civil unions (KSDK NewsChannel 5)
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled Thursday night that civil unions between same-sex couples must be allowed in this nation with more Roman Catholics than any other.

Athens Burnishes Its Tourist Appeals (EDGE)
Many tourists see Athens as a launching pad for visiting the beaches and cute whitewashed buildings of the Greek islands.

Polls close in Holyrood elections (Glasgow South and East Wood Today)
Polling stations have closed after a six-week campaign to elect the fourth Scottish Parliament since devolution.

Morocco arrests 3 suspects in Marrakech bombing (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Three Moroccan nationals were arrested in last week's deadly bombing at a Marrakech cafe, including the main suspect - a man with loyalties to al-Qaida who had attempted to travel to Iraq and Chechnya, the Interior Ministry said in a statement Thursday.

Country music stars to stage tornado fundraiser (WGNO-TV New Orleans)
Country music stars Hank Williams Jr., Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and the band Lady Antebellum are to hold a concert to raise funds for victims of storms and tornadoes that struck Alabama and nearby states, organizers said on Thursday.