Times Square bomb suspect confesses as US security failures exposed (+ analysis); Speculation North Korea will return to nuclear disarmament talks in return for Chinese aid; Greek bailout fails to steady market as strike begins; Tenuous Shiite coalition formed in Iraq; and more
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World News Brief, Tuesday April 20
European governments critised for ash cloud decisions as airports re-open (+analysis); Baghdad recount ordered in Iraq election; China restricts property investment; Kenyans lose work to ash cloud; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday April 8
Geithner in Beijing for currency talks amid heightened tensions; Thailand declares state of emergency; Shiite supporters abandon Maliki; Karzai bribery accusations lead to resignations; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday March 23
No Republicans voted for it, but Obama pushes through healthcare reform; Google may reveal plans to close Chinese search engine this week; Iraq election commission will not do recount; food security for Africa; Iran gets censured for jamming satellites; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday March 10
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
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