Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 18 May 2012

Week in pictures: 20-26 May

ylie Minogue and director Leos Carax arrive at Cannes film festival for the screening of Holy Motors
Bolivia parliament brawl

Six of the best parliamentary brawls from around the world

Deja Vu Fri 25 May, AT 15:09

A fight in the Ukrainian legislature is just the latest example of politicians resorting to violence...

Ukraine parliament brawl

Ukraine MPs brawl over language law in parliament video

First Post Fri 25 May, AT 13:48

Punch-up comes just two weeks before Euro 2012 kicks off amid fears for England fans' safety

US
Alexander Cockburn

Whitey's majority is nearly over. Luckily, the fascist regime is ready

Fri 25 May, AT 07:06 Alexander Cockburn

White births are no longer a majority in the US, but it will be a while before Wasp-dom loosens its grip on power

Jacob Zuma - penis painting

Jacob Zuma wins either way in penis painting court case

First Post Thu 24 May, AT 16:11

Is the South African government's fury over Brett Murray's painting of Zuma's genitalia all it seems?

Canadian student protest in Montreal

400 arrested in Quebec at demo against ban on mass protests

One-Minute Read Thu 24 May, AT 14:36

Canadian students rally against Bill 78, which forces demonstrators to seek police permission for marches

Child given an oral vaccine

Why is the WHO declaring a polio global health emergency?

Briefing Thu 24 May, AT 11:20

Briefing: Crippling disease is making a comeback – and the World Health Organisation wants money to wipe it out for good

Pope at Vatican

Schoolgirl Emanuela Orlandi 'kidnapped for Vatican sex parties'

One-Minute Read Thu 24 May, AT 08:30

Priest claims teenager missing 30 years was killed in a cover up also involving diplomatic staff

Ronald Reagan

UK website auctions Ronald Reagan's blood

First Post Wed 23 May, AT 16:12

Late President's foundation angered by sale of blood sample taken after 1981 assassination attempt

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