Republicans threaten to block nuclear treaty despite White House pleas (+ Clinton & Gates op-ed); China promises fire safety standards after 53 die in Shanghai; NATO leader talks of Afghanistan combat role beyond 2014; Iraq President refuses to execute Tariq; and more
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World News Brief, Wednesday November 17
Pressure grows on Ireland and Portugal to accept bailout (+ Euro analysis); US plans military campaign in Yemen; Suu Kyi seeks to reinstate political party; Mullah Omar rejects Afghan peace talks with "puppets"; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday November 16
G20 and APEC fail to deliver enforceable deals of currency and protectionism; Obama returns to US to face unfinished business; Suu Kyi urges reconciliation and rule of law; Netanyahu wants to return to peace talks (and billions of dollars); Is Ireland negotiating an EU bailout?: and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday November 12
US and South Korea fail to settle free-trade deal due to car, beef disputes (+ analysis of US trade policy); Iraqi leaders finally form government; Pakistan attacks India's UN record; Bi-partisan panel suggests radical cuts to US budget; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday November 11
Obama urges cooperation as G20 opens amidst finger-pointing and stalling tactics (+ analysis); Thousands protest Japan's plans to join TPP; Kenyan court rules it has no jurisdiction over pirates; EU to work together on energy security and efficiency; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday November 10
Criticism of quantitative easing grows over concern for falling dollar and inflation (+ analysis); Is South Korea finally to get its FTA?; Iran open to nuclear talks – so long as they're in Turkey; Obama arrives in Indonesia as favourite son; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday November 9
US does $15 billion business in India, pledges support for UN seat (+ analysis); China vs. the US currency wars continue; Iraqi leaders meet for reconciliation talks; David Cameron heads to China to take care of business; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday November 5
The US Fed's last-ditch attempt at recovery – printing money (+ analysis); Obama takes responsibility for mid-terms loss, but divisions remain; Fears of military clashes in Asia grow; Iran's historic protests; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday November 2
Leftist guerilla turned dour technocrat wins Brazil presidency (+ analysis); Clinton has China warning for Cambodia as she tours Asia-Pacific; US Fed to make crucial stimulus decision this week; What to do about Yemen?; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday October 29
Hillary Clinton wants clarity from China on rare-earth minerals policy; Japan and US strengthen security alliance; Bank of Japan unveils $61.4 billion asset-buying programme; economic woes overshadow US mid-term elections; Afghans apply more pressure over Pakistani insurgents; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday October 28
US Federal Reserve debates how to rescue US economy (+ analysis); China commits to improve product safety; new Middle East deal would offer Israel generous incentives in return for settlement freeze; Obama deports 70% more illegal aliens than Bush; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday October 27
Iran begins injecting fuel into its first nuclear reactor (+ analysis); China wary of growing anti-Japan mood; US mid-terms looks set to divide Congress further on deficit; India suspicious of getting too close to US; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday October 22
US announces largest arms deal in its history... to Saudi Arabia (+ analysis); Chinese economic growth slows... to 9.6 per cent; US officials to warn named Iraqis about new Wikileaks release; China fails to stall Darfur report showing it broke embargo; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday October 21
Afghan election found to be riddled with fraud as NATO pushes for Taliban talks (+ analysis); Tories introduce biggest British cuts since WWII (even the Queen suffers); Days of violence see 33 dead in Karachi; China denies trade restrictions; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday October 20
Geithner vows not to devalue US dollar, easing fears of 'currency war' (+ analysis); Over a million join protests against French pension cuts as fuel shortages bite; China increases interest rates due to real estate fears; US pressures Turkey on Iran sanctions; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday October 19
France and Germany invite Russia to summit in hope of rebuilding EU & security relations; India plans $6 billion arms purchase as Obama urges more open market; Iran hosts al-Malaki, urges al-Sadr deal; Xi Jinping on track to lead China; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday October 8
US apologises for missile strike that killed Pakistani soldiers but criticises military; Pakistani ISI pressuring Taliban to reject peace talks, say reports; US turns to Iraq to help repair its economy; Questions over Bangkok bombings – was it the Red Shirts?;
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday October 7
Attacks on NATO convoys bound for Afghanistan intensify as Pakistan washes its hands; Drone strikes linked to Al Qaeda Europe plot; UAE banks cuts off another of Iran's lifelines; China and US militaries learning to just get along; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday October 6
Japan cuts interest rates and commits to massive new stimulus; After seven months, is Iraq nearing a power-sharing deal?; More NATO convoys attacked in Pakistan; China tells to wealthy nations to cut carbon; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday October 5
Brazil's presidential electiion goes to surprise run-off (+analysis); US issues travel alert as fears of Al Qaeda attack in Europe grow; Climate talks to move China; NATO supply lines in Pakistan bombed again, six dead; and more
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