Saturday, April 23, 2011

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: APRIL 17-23, 2011

HAPPY EASTER EVERYBODY!
Amongst events happening around the world this past week...

*The civil unrest and fighting continues in Syria and Libya, with reports of civilian deaths in both countries and stories concerning mass rapes of innocent women by Mommar Gadafi's forces in Libya. Meanwhile, Oman is trying to head off any potential problems with a new series of public relations advertisements.
*Fidel Castro officially resigned from Cuba's Communist Party's Central Committee as part of his gradual retreat back into private life.
*Goodluck Jonathan won the Presidential election in Nigeria.

IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS...
*Fans mourn the death of Elisabeth Sladen as she lost her unknown to the public battle with cancer. The actress is best remembered for portraying Sarah Jane Smith between Doctor Who and its spinoff: The Sarah Jane Adventures.
*For those who need a reminder, the royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton is this coming Friday, April 29 in England.
*Lindsay Lohan has been sentenced to four months in jail for a parole violation.

For more news at any time, either scroll down to the IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen or visit any reputable news source.

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