Americas
Afghanistan - unrest
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Germany - fall of the Berlin Wall
Amid anniversary cheer, Merkel warns divisions remain
2009-11-09 14:16 TU
Colombia/Venezuela - Latino tensions
Colombia may turn to UN after Chavez war cry
2009-11-09 09:18 TU
Honduras - political crisis
Honduras deal crumbles as Michelatti excludes Zelaya
2009-11-06 09:38 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
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
New voices from east Africa and a look back at Michael Jackson
2009-10-24 10:14 TU
Switzerland/US/France - Polanski extradition
US formally requests Polanski extradition
2009-10-23 10:46 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
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
Headlines
France/Nepal - animal rights
Bardot plea for an end to animal slaughter in Nepal
2009-11-20 09:02 TU
...and earlier
Bangladesh - coup verdict, 34 years on
Court rules killers of founding father Mujib will hang
2009-11-19 08:38 TU
Afghanistan - Karzai sworn in - analysis
Afghans and Western leaders wary of Karzai anti-corruption pledges
2009-11-19 15:15 TU
Economy - OECD predictions
Economies grow, debt spending must end by 2010, says OECD
2009-11-19 11:28 TU
