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Vatileaks: Pope’s butler arrested for stealing confidential correspondenceThe identity of the man who leaked dozens of confidential documents that have embarrassed the Vatican in recent months appears to have been uncovered, after Pope Benedict’s butler was arrested. But the Vatileaks scandal will not end here. 1 Houla massacre ‘indiscriminate and unforgivable’ – UN mission chiefUN monitors have confirmed that the bloodshed in Houla has left at least 90 people dead, including 32 children. The Free Syrian Army has declared that it will no longer honor the ceasefire unless the UN takes "urgent steps to protect civilians." 2 Bad news unwelcome: Israel refuses to listen to US envoy’s report on IranTop Israeli officials have refused to meet the US envoy to the P5+1 group, who arrived in Jerusalem with a report on recent talks with Iran. The diplomatic démarche comes as relations between the two countries strain over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. 3 Canada protest spreads as arrest list hits 2,500 benchmark Ontario students have pledged to take to the streets in solidarity with their protesting fellows in Montreal and other cities of Quebec. The students are defying emergency laws the authorities are imposing to curb down the wave of dissent. 4 Not guilty: Socrates narrowly acquitted 2,400 years after deathCrisis-enduring Greece received a bit of hope for belated justice. A re-trial of Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates in Athens, the very city that sentenced him to death in 399 BC, ended with his acquittal. 5

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25.05, 22:28 Official caught poaching after deadly chopper crash A new poaching scandal has hit the ex-head of the Altai Republic who has allegedly been spotted hunting for protected moose in a national park.		25.05, 22:23 1 comment Right for business: New prosecutor to protect Russian entrepreneurs A specific post for a prosecutor safeguarding the rights of entrepreneurs has been created in Russia.
25.05, 22:18 ‘Protests in Moscow will carry on’ – expat Moscow's expats speak up about the Occupy Russia movement, its success and prospects.		25.05, 21:23 Double vision cocktail, Russian style RT’s mixologist has come up with a cocktail designed especially for the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest.
25.05, 20:22 Russia eliminates red tape for foreign graduates Doing a post-grad at a Russian university has become easier for students from abroad. In an effort to attract more brain-power, the country has top unis candidates.		24.05, 22:28 De-Phazz share secrets of the perfect jingle German pop jazz band De-Phazz has arrived in Moscow to showcase their latest album. RT caught up with the jazz and lounge stars.
24.05, 22:22 Bolshaya Ordynka – open-air museum with architectural gems A piece of ancient history in the heart of Moscow, Bolshaya Ordynka is one of the oldest streets in the capital’s historic center.		24.05, 22:07 Rare chance to witness Venus traverse solar disk Muscovites will soon get the chance to witness a rare celestial phenomenon.
24.05, 21:47 Depths of history: Soviet WWII sub found at Baltic Sea bottom A World War II-era Soviet submarine has been found on the bottom of the Tallinn Bay by an Estonian hydrographical ship.		24.05, 21:47 Job and the city: Muscovites to elect their mayors A draft law being considered by the city government is part of a nationwide reform to reinstate elections for regional leaders.