Credit ratings agencies threaten to downgrade US from AAA status; Republicans clash with Obama and each other over debt ceiling (+ analysis); China overtaking US as superpower; Italy plans US$67 billion in cuts to calm debt worries; At least 21 killed in more Mumbai bombings; Singapore's economy shrinks; and more
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World News Brief, Wednesday March 30
Global leaders meet to affirm unity of purpose in Libya; US officials warn rebels lack organisation to hold gains; Radioactive water puts Japan on "maximum alert"; Over 120 dead in Yemen explosion; How sound are Chinese loans?; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday May 4
Global conference to review Nonproliferation Treaty begins as former UN rep calls for military strikes against Iran; Is Kim Jong-Il in China?; Nationwide strike stalls Nepal; European Bank the latest to offer lifeline to Greece; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday July 21
Clinton talks of new era with India, but tensions remain; Jakarta bombings suggest terrorists getting more sophisticated; Khatamai calls for Iranian referendum; Chinese admit killing Uighurs; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday February 13
US congress agree $789b stimulus plan; North Korea gears up for another missile test; Australian police detain pair over bushfires; Pakistan admits involvement in Mumbai bombings; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday December 9
Pakistan claims to have arrested terrorist leader; Thai opposition calls for parliament to elect new PM; Blackwater guards hand themselves in; riots in Greece; and more
Read MoreIndia: Global Optimism, Local Fears
A huge country with enormous potential, India also has a long list of "very big problems" to overcome, terrorism being just one among many
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday December 2
Hillary Clinton takes over at State, Robert Gates to remain at Pentagon as Obama names more cabinet members; where does Clinton stand on world issues?; Chinese manufacturing contracts; Protesters rally in Bangkok; Chavez wants power until 2021; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Tuesday December 2
Government considers Bangkok rescue; Key hints at business tax holiday; Recession could be over next year, forecasters say; All Blacks to meet their nemesis after 2011 World Cup draw made; and more
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