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Manhunt for Canadian porn actor ends in Berlin

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The so-called "Canadian psycho" is caught in Berlin. Porn star Luka Rocco Magnotta was wanted for dismembering a Chinese student and posting his body parts to political parties. Next, Wisconsin's controversial governor Scott Walker makes history by surviving a recall election, in a major boost for the Republican party ahead of the US presidential election in November. Finally, Mexican students unite against presidential frontrunner Enrique Pena Nieto.

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