Pakistan says US aid violates its sovereignty; China grows share of global trade; US sentate passes healthcare bill; Russia won't budge on Iran sanctions; and more
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World News Brief, Wednesday October 14
Clinton woos Russians to join Iran sanctions (+analysis); US has already sent more troops to Afghanistan; China and Russia agree gas and oil deals; North Korea may test more missiles; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday October 8
Obama rules out large troop reduction in Afghanistan (+analysis); Tensions rise in Jerusalem over Temple Mount; one million people flood-stricken in Philippines; Somali defence minister kidnapped
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday October 7
Pentagon to teach US troops Afghan culture; Kim Jong-Il willing to rejoin Six-Party talks; Taliban: international aid not in "the interests of muslims"; Israeli leader cancels UK trip fearing arrest; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday October 6
Taliban attacks kill eight soldiers in Afghanistan (+America's strategic choices); Did Chinese Premier meet Kim Jong-Il?; Indonesia calls off search for quake survivors; Ireland ratifies Lisbon Treaty; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday October 2
Iran nuclear talks begin with "no compromise" vow (+analysis and background); hundreds die in Indonesia earthquake; Israel to exchange prisoners for video of solider; Obama tells big polluters to install monitors; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday October 1
Spies inside Al Qaeda weakening terror group (+analysis); Pacific tsunamis kill more than 100; Survivors angry with slow disaster response in Philippines; US talks with Cuban government and dissidents; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday September 30
Iran: IAEA can inspect nuclear facility "soon" but we'll never abandon programme; Philippines seeks aid after flooding; Hamas welcomes Egyptian plan to reconcile with Fatah; NATO chief wants more troops in Afghanistan; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday September 29
Iran responds to tough talk with missile tests; Merkel wins another term in Germany; NATO gives backing to Karzai; North and South Korean family reunions resume; and more
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Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday September 25
Obama: America is "re-engaged" with the UN; US to start talks with Burma but sanctions remain; Brazil backs Iran's nuclear ambitions; Russia opens door to tougher Iran stance; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday September 24
China and Japan promise to cut greenhouse emissions by 2020 (+ Copenhagen analysis); Israel-Palestine "ice-breaker" brings talks closer; Obama considers reducing troop numbers in Afghanistan; Burmese general sneaks into US; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday September 23
China promises carbon reduction while Coke, GE and BP urge swift action on climate change; US reasserts world leadership at UN (+ analysis); Netanyahu and Abbas meet in New York; piracy on the rise in Asia; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday September 22
McChrystal Afghanistan report released: 'more troops or we'll lose'; Islamic militants arrested in Philippines; CIA begin 'intelligence surge' in Afghanistan; Gordon Brown to meet Gaddafi as arms sales soar; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday September 18
US opts out of European missile shield (+ analysis); Intelligence sources say Iran isn't developing nuclear weapons; Burmese political prisoner numbers double; China-Venezuela oil deal; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday September 17
Joint Chiefs add voice to calls for more troops in Afghanistan; Bernanke: recession is over; Japan's PM named; Bombs detonate in Baghdad as Biden arrives; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday September 16
EU does deal to confirm Iran nuclear talks; Who will lead the Chinese Communist Party from 2012?; Musharraf says US money was spent to fight India; WTO reveals growing protectionism; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday September 15
Trade tiff between US and China; victims of needle stabbings get all-clear; Iran to meet with international community; Russia to fund weapons for Venezuela; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday September 11
Intelligence: Iran has enough nuclear fuel for a bomb; War crime investigations in Afghanistan; Australia launches investigation into Balibo Five; At least 26 dead in Iraqi bombings; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday September 10
European leaders call for Afghanistan summit after disputed election; China plans world's biggest solar plant; America freezes North Korean assets; 12 dead after drone attack in Pakistan; and more
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