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Snapshots: the world in 24 hours, April 18

Updated: 2011-04-19 15:34

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Snapshots: the world in 24 hours, April 18

Ugandan anti-riot policemen stand guard outside Kasangati Police Station where Uganda's Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leader Kizza Besigye was held after being arrested in Kampala, April 18, 2011. Ugandan opposition leader Besigye was charged in court on Monday with engaging in riotous beahviour and inciting violence after he was arrested during protests over rising food and fuel prices. [Photo/Agencies]

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