US and China promise to work together Iran sanctions; Hu Jintao rejects foreign pressure on currency reform; Kyrgz president will stand down in return for safety guarantee; Sudan voting extended
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World News Brief, Friday April 9
US and Russia to cut nuclear arsenals by a third (+ analysis); Thai government in media crackdown; Government toppled in Kyrgyzstan; China finally agrees to talks on Iran sanctions; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday April 1
More bombings in Russia kill at least 12 (+ analysis); India and Pakistan feud over Indus River water; Obama and Sarkozy want urgent Iran sanctions; Serbia apologises for Srebrenica; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday March 5
Iraqi elections to determine who leads after US withdrawal underway (+ analysis); China grows defence budget, but at smaller rate; German militants sentenced for planning "monstrous bloodbath"; Turkey and Brazil could undermine Iran sanctions; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday February 10
Expectations rise of Greece bailout, despite government reluctance (+ analysis); Toyota announces worldwide Prius recall; Gates wants Iran sanctions in 'weeks not months'; experts committee to lead French identity debate; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday January 5
US targets travellers from 'high risk' countries, considers bombing Yemen; Australia and New Zealand join ASEAN states in world's largest free trade zone; diesel spill in Yellow River; Afghan parliament rejects Karzai nominations; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday October 15
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
Read MoreWorld 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, 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
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
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