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Berlusconi supporters rally in Rome

2 hours 7 min ago
Thousands march in support of Italian prime minister ahead of regional elections.

Obama makes final healthcare push

3 hours 58 min ago
US president urges House Democrats to pass trillion dollar plan one day ahead of vote.

Turkey downplays expulsion threat

4 hours 37 min ago
Turkish PM says he has no immediate plans to expel 100,000 illegal Armenian workers.

BA cabin crew begin walkout

6 hours 11 min ago
Airline says measures it has taken have kept about two-thirds of passengers flying.

Al-Shabab leader killed in Somalia

7 hours 8 min ago
Rival group denies assassinating group's commander in port city of Kismayo.

Allawi back in Iraq vote-count lead

7 hours 54 min ago
Secular coalition closes gap with al-Maliki's bloc, with up to 93 per cent of votes counted.

Thai red shirts seek to woo Bangkok

7 hours 58 min ago
Convoy of anti-government protesters tries to gain support of the capital's residents

Israeli fire kills Palestinian teen

8 hours 2 min ago
Muhammad Qadus was apparently shot in the stomach by Israeli troops during a protest.

Russians protest against government

9 hours 46 min ago
Thousands take part in "Day of Anger" at the Kremlin's handling of the economy.

Obama sends Iran internet message

10 hours 17 min ago
US president accuses Tehran of ignoring his overtures and vows to ensure online freedom.

Pope 'truly sorry' over Irish abuse

10 hours 35 min ago
In letter to Irish faithful, Benedict rebukes bishops and orders an investigation.

UN chief visits West Bank

11 hours 50 min ago
Ban Ki-moon reiterates Quartet's support for an independent Palestinian state.

Nepal ex-PM Koirala dies

13 hours 15 min ago
Former prime minister who brokered peace deal ending a bloody 10-year civil war, dies.

S Africa anger at 'Jub Jub' trial

15 hours 21 min ago
Street protests follow court's decision to grant bail to hip-hop performer.

Pope to address child abuse scandal

15 hours 47 min ago
Rights groups demand Catholic leader admit church moved to cover up victims' claims.

Thai opposition renews protests

17 hours 41 min ago
Red shirts begin march through Bangkok as part of campaign to oust the prime minister.

BA cabin crew strike begins

Fri, 03/19/2010 - 22:00
Three-day industrial action gets under way after union rejects reduced management offer.

Gazans wounded in Israeli strike

Fri, 03/19/2010 - 18:33
At least 11 people wounded during second night of Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip.

Quartet calls for settlement freeze

Fri, 03/19/2010 - 16:51
Middle East negotiating bloc meets in Moscow amid tensions between Israel and US.

Taliban arrests 'disrupt' UN talks

Fri, 03/19/2010 - 14:05
Former UN envoy says detentions of Taliban members in Pakistan thwarted secret talks.

Stories We're Watching

For India’s Newly Rich Farmers, Limos Won’t Do

International Herald Tribune - Fri, 03/19/2010 - 00:48
Land acquisition for expanding cities and industry has created pockets of instant wealth, creating a new economic caste in India: nouveau riche farmers.

Africa Could Join High-Speed Science Network

All Africa - Thu, 03/18/2010 - 12:45
African science ministers are hoping to extend a high-speed fiber optic network — currently linking Egypt to the northern hemisphere — to other countries in Africa.

Vision for Africa

Daily Nation - Thu, 03/18/2010 - 12:30
Africa’s economic future and the challenge of uniting people and nations drew eminent politicians and scholars into a historic public debate in Nairobi on Thursday.

'Quiet Corruption' Hurting Africa's Poor

San Francisco Chronicle - Mon, 03/15/2010 - 09:22
A World Bank report says teachers and other public servants who don't show up for work are fueling "quiet corruption" throughout Africa that is disproportionately hurting the continent's poor.

Industrial Output Up; Hopes For Factories Grow

NPR - Mon, 03/15/2010 - 08:45
Industrial production edged up 0.1 percent in February, beating expectations and marking the eighth straight monthly increase.

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