Thirty-three people are reported to have been killed in the violence over the last week according to morgue officials. The ministry of health said more than 1 500 have been injured in the latest clashes in and around Tahrir Square, the worst bout of violence in Egypt since the revolution that ousted Hosni Mubarak.Crowds in Tahrir Square have been growing and clashes continuing as night has fallen in the Egyptian capital. Riot police are continuing to fire teargas and casualties continue to be taken to the field hospital Chants have called for the trial or execution of Scaf head Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi.

American president, Barack Obama gives two turkeys, named Peace and Liberty in an annual Thanksgiving service at the White House. However, the official national Thanksgiving turkey will be spared the fate of other turkeys across the U.S. who are destined to become the main course of the traditional Thanksgiving meal in millions of American homes.

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To follow on from the resignation of Silvio Berlusconi, the new Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti rings the silver bell to signify the start of his first cabinet meeting, next to predecessor Silvio Berlusconi at the Chigi palace in Rome on Wednesday.

Earlier in the week, Mary Wollstonecraft's image was beamed onto the side of the Houses of Parliment as a part of campaign which wants a statue of her to be erected in honor of her contribution to equality and human rights. Campaigners are aiming to raise £240,000 to pay for the statuary on Newington Green, in north London, near the site of Wollstonecraft's former home and the school where the radical 18th-century campaigner taught. They also spent two hours handing out leaflets and promoting the fact that 77 supportive MPs have already signed a petition, including Jeremy Corbyn MP, who masterminded the turning out of the lights overlooking the Thames.

Also this week, American President, Barack Obama announced his country's top priorities in foreign policy now lie in the Asia-Pacific region.


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It has been revealed this week  UK Border Agency had been downgrading immigration and visa checks.  The UK government is facing strong criticism following this and the Head of the Border Force, Brodie Clark, resigned over claims that staff were told to relax the checks made on non-EU nationals arriving in the UK. In July 2011, the UKBA began a minister-approved pilot program which resulted in fewer mandatory checks. Allegedly, border officials were then authorised to stop verifying fingerprints in visas given to non-EU nationals and abandon watch lists. Home Office Secretary, Theresa May admitted relaxing border controls on EU passengers.

Italian Prime minister Silvio Berlusconi finally agreed to resign on Tuesday evening, after the country's lower house of parliament approved, by a margin of 380 votes to 26, an urgently-needed package of economic reforms designed to tackle the country's €1.9 trillion debt and revive its sluggish economy . Berlusconi was Italy's longest-serving post-war prime minister, bringing to an end a tumultuous, 17-year political career which was marred by sex scandals, corruption allegations and gaffes on the international stage. There are now fears, however, that Italy will join Greece, Portugal and Ireland in needing a bailout, which would inevitably lead to catastrophe for the eurozone.

Boxing legend and champion, Joe Frazier died earlier this week, 67, of liver cancer. Frazier, also known as Smokin' Joe - had been receiving hospice care in Philadelphia after being diagnosed with cancer several weeks ago. The legendary fighter will be best remembered for being the first man to beat Muhammad Ali in New York in 1971.

Many memorials and services will be held today, as they have been throughout the week to honour the fallen. England captain Frank Lampard spoke about his immense pride of the Three Lions in wearing a poppy to honour the nation's war dead. Millions honoured Britain's fallen on Friday as the nation fell silent on 11.11.2011 at 11am, 93 years after the Armistice ended World War One.


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Earlier this week, the Home Secretary vowed to tackle crime culture, in an unveiling of her plan to stop 'war on gangs'. The plans follow the shocking anti-social behaviour we saw in the riots this summer. An estimated 6% of the population are in a gang, a total of 450 000 young people. The new series of measures has been initiated into Five Ps: Prevention, pathways out, punishment, partnership and provision.
More statements from the government this week, as Tory Nicholas Soames and Labour's Frank Field say the Government must 'act now' to stop Britain's population soaring to over 70 million by 2027. It has been revealed that 200 homes will need to built every day for 23 years, in order for Britain to cope with immagrants at the current rate.

Tragedy struck as seven people have been confirmed dead in the M5 accident in Somerset. 51 people have been injured in a 34-vehicle pile-up and police fear the death toll may rise. Officers said Friday night's crash, which happened close to junction 25 northbound at about 20:30, led to a 'massive fireball' at the scene. The cause of the crash is not clear but the road was wet and foggy in patches. Drivers and passengers died as vehicles caught fire in the accident. The tragedy is likely to renew the debate about motorway safety. It comes just weeks after the government announced plans to raise the speed limit to 80mph.


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