Show goes on as writers vote to end strike
United States: A 100-day walkout that brought the showbiz industry to a halt ended when Hollywood writers voted to return to work today.
The move clears the way for the Oscars to be staged on February 24 without the threat of pickets or a boycott by actors.
East Timor: Eighteen rebel soldiers face arrest for their alleged involvement in assassination attempts against the president and prime minister, while foreign troops boosted security amid fears of unrest.
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Tuesday 29 May 2012
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