Israel to build 1600 new homes in East Jerusalem, earns US ire (+ analysis); San Suu Kyi to be banned from Burmese elections; Chinese exports soar; Ahmadinejad in Afghanistan; and more
Top of the Agenda: Biden Criticizes Israeli Construction Plans
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Biden leads peace talks with Israel, but critics round on Obama; Iraq election turnout figures released; Euro credit warnings see currencies slide; Secret US-Japan pacts revealed; and more
Top of the Agenda: Biden Opens Talks with Israel
Vote counting in Iraq after at least 38 die during elections (+ detailed election guide); China to let yuan rise once it exits stimulus; Burma passes key election laws; 200 killed in Nigeria attack; and more
Top of the Agenda: US Hails Iraqi Elections Amid Violence
Iraqi elections to determine who leads after US withdrawal underway (+ analysis); China grows defence budget, but at smaller rate; German militants sentenced for planning "monstrous bloodbath"; Turkey and Brazil could undermine Iran sanctions; and more
Top of the Agenda: Violence Haunts Early Voting in Iraq
Greece cuts spending and increases taxes, but markets still wary; China sends message to US; Arab leaders support last crack at Israel peace talks; Afghan authorities threaten to arrest journalists; and more
Greece Announces New Austerity Measures
Chile seeks international aide following earthquake; curfew in Chile to protect residents against looting; China wants stronger response to Iran's nuclear efforts; North Korea admits currency reform last year a failure; Clinton to visit Argentina; and more
Tens of thousands protest Greek cutbacks while credit agency threatens downgrade; Australia scolds Israel over Dubai assassination; Syria seeks to broker deal between Iran and West; Bernanke: low interest rates for "extended period"; and more
Top of the Agenda: Greek Debt Debate Intensifies
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