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Afghanistan - unrest

Hamid Karzai is sworn in 19 November(Photo: Reuters)

Ten killed in suicide blast during Karzai inauguration

A suicide bomber has killed 10 civilians in southern Afghanistan, the second attack on the same day President Hamid Karzai was sworn into office. The bombing in Uruzgan province followed a suicide attack in neighbouring Zabul, which killed two US soldiers.

2009-11-19 13:34 TU

Economy - OECD predictions

Annualised quarterly real GDP growth for OECD and non-OECD countries(Source: <a href="http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/41/33/35755962.pdf" target="_blank">OECD Economic Outlook 86 database</a>)

Economies grow, debt spending must end by 2010, says OECD

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development predicts global economic activity will be back to normal within 25 months. The Paris-based grouping of 30 of the world's richest nations also warned of rising national debts from continued stimulus spending.

2009-11-19 11:28 TU

Afghanistan - presidential inauguration

President Hamid Karzai during his swearing-in ceremony

Challenges await as Karzai is sworn in for second term

Afghan President Hamid Karzai vowed to combat corruption and extended a hand out to his chief rival, Abdullah Abdullah, after he was sworn in for a second term on Thursday, facing Western pressure to restore legitimacy as a US-led war stretches into a ninth year.

2009-11-19 14:04 TU

China-US relations

US President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with Chinese Ambassador to the United States Zhou Wenzhong at the Great Wall of China(Credit: Reuters)

Obama wraps up trip with partnership - except on the yuan

US President Barack Obama wrapped up his four-day trip to China on Wednesday by meeting Preimer Wen Jiabao, as both leaders stressed the need for partnership, not rivalry.

2009-11-18 14:14 TU

Nicaragua - student unrest

A university student fires a homemade mortar at the National Assembly building(Photo: Reuters)

Students launch mortars at National Assembly

Students used homemade mortars to attack the National Assembly building in Managua on Tuesday as they protested against government plans to cut university funding. Further unrest is forecast for the weekend as pro-and anti-government demonstrators have both scheduled rallies in the capital.

2009-11-18 07:41 TU

US/China - Obama in Beijing

US President Barack Obama shakes hands with Chinese President Hu Jintao at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, 17 November 2009(Photo: Jim Young/Reuters)

China and US to come to climate change agreement

US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao said Tuesday they will come to an agreement on climate change in Copenhagen next month, which seems to contradict a statement last week by Asia-Pacific world leaders which said a reaching a legally binding agreement by then is unrealistic.

2009-11-17 07:15 TU

Asean-US summit

Leaders agree Myanmar election must be free and fair

2009-11-16 16:59 TU

Peru/Chile - APEC summit

Peru cancels talks with Chile amid espionage row

2009-11-14 16:36 TU

Singapore - APEC summit

US endorses Pacific trade bloc, but criticisms continue

2009-11-14 16:54 TU

Obama - Japan

US president kicks off Asia tour

2009-11-13 10:47 TU

Myanmar - Suu Kyi appeals

Aung San Suu Kyi appeals house arrest to supreme court

2009-11-13 10:56 TU

Afghanistan - troop reinforcements

US envoy warns against sending more soldiers to Afghanistan

2009-11-12 14:12 TU

Israel/US - Netanyahu in Washington

Mr Netanyahu goes to Washington

2009-11-09 19:08 TU

Germany - fall of the Berlin Wall

Amid anniversary cheer, Merkel warns divisions remain

2009-11-09 14:16 TU

Philippines - Abu Sayyaf attack

Islamic group kidnap, behead Jolo schoolteacher

2009-11-09 09:46 TU

Colombia/Venezuela - Latino tensions

Colombia may turn to UN after Chavez war cry

2009-11-09 09:18 TU

Mexico/El Salvador

Hurricane Ida kills 124 in El Salvador, hits Gulf of Mexico

2009-11-09 08:53 TU

Pakistan - Peshawar unrest

Suicide bomber kills three at police checkpoint

2009-11-09 10:49 TU

US - health care

House passes Obama health plan

2009-11-08 17:04 TU

Honduras - political crisis

Honduras deal crumbles as Michelatti excludes Zelaya

2009-11-06 09:38 TU

US - Fort Hood shootings

Army major kills 13 in Fort Hood shooting spree

2009-11-06 06:41 TU

Italy/United States

Italian court convicts 25 agents in CIA kidnapping case

2009-11-05 13:54 TU

Myanmar/US - high-level talks

Democracy push as US seeks to boost Myanmar ties

2009-11-05 14:42 TU

Europe - automotive shock

Anger as General Motors plans to axe 10,000 Opel jobs

2009-11-05 11:44 TU

Pakistan - North Waziristan

Five militants killed in US drone attack

2009-11-05 11:51 TU

US/ Middle East - Clinton tour

Clinton meets Mubarak over Israel comments

2009-11-04 13:17 TU

US - election tests

Republicans make a comeback

2009-11-04 11:23 TU

US/ Germany - Congress

Merkel thanks US for support

2009-11-03 17:04 TU

North Korea - nuclear stand-off

N Korea says it has weapons-grade plutonium

2009-11-03 11:40 TU

US/ Myanmar - envoy visit

US envoy meets Suu Kyi

2009-11-04 09:46 TU

US - politics - vote

Obama government faces first test in upcoming elections

2009-11-03 13:22 TU

Mexico

Police reporter kidnapped and murdered

2009-11-03 12:55 TU

Afghanistan - elections resolution

Karzai vows to stamp out corruption during second term

2009-11-05 14:26 TU

Explainer: Afghanistan run-off cancelled

Karzai the winner... but what is the victory worth?

2009-11-02 15:01 TU

North Korea/US - nuclear stand-off

Pyongyang pushes US for bilateral nuclear talks

2009-11-02 08:46 TU

Iran - nuclear talks

US pushes Iran for final answer on nuclear deal

2009-10-30 18:17 TU

Belgium - EU talks

European deportation charters could become routine

2009-10-30 14:58 TU

Honduras - political crisis

Zelaya to be reinstated

2009-10-30 11:22 TU

US - economy

Strongest economic growth in two years

2009-10-29 15:50 TU

Honduras - Politics

US seeks to resolve Zelaya crisis

2009-10-29 15:39 TU

United States - Jackson film premiere

Fans declare Jackson documentary a thriller

2009-10-28 11:52 TU

H1N1 flu - Mexican Health Minister interview

Swine flu under control, says Mexico's Cordova

2009-10-27 15:31 TU

Honduras - political crisis

Tensions rise in Honduras as Micheletti’s nephew murdered

2009-10-27 07:59 TU

Uruguay - presidential election

Ex-guerrilla heads for presidency

2009-10-25 13:04 TU

New voices from east Africa and a look back at Michael Jackson

2009-10-24 10:14 TU

Honduras - Zelaya negotiations

Zelaya negotiators write off dialogue

2009-10-23 13:11 TU

Switzerland/US/France - Polanski extradition

US formally requests Polanski extradition

2009-10-23 10:46 TU

Iran - nuclear talks

High hopes as world powers mull Iran uranium deal

2009-10-21 10:01 TU

Honduras

Hopes fade for end to Honduran political crisis

2009-10-20 09:54 TU

Afghanistan/France - election stalemate

Massive fraud in Afghan poll, says Kouchner on Kabul trip

2009-10-19 07:02 TU

Kenya/Somalia - RFI interview with alleged pirates

We were framed, say Somali pirates

2009-10-16 11:20 TU

H1N1 swine flu pandemic

Seasonal flu more deadly than swine flu, says expert

2009-10-14 14:10 TU

US/UK/Afghanistan - extra troops

Pentagon denies reports of unannounced extra troops

2009-10-14 09:47 TU

US/China/Iran/North Korea - nuclear talks

America bids for Chinese help with Iran

2009-10-14 08:32 TU