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BBC News | World | UK Edition

    Pinera sworn in as new quake hits
    [11 Mar 2010 at 11:08am]
    Sebastian Pinera is sworn in as president of quake-hit Chile, as a 7.2-magnitude aftershock strikes the centre of the country.

    Biden tries to ease Mid-East row
    [11 Mar 2010 at 7:19am]
    US Vice-President Joe Biden says Middle East peace talks must resume, despite a row over Israeli settlement plans.

    Extradition over Auschwitz theft
    [11 Mar 2010 at 7:44am]
    A Stockholm court rules a Swedish man can be extradited to Poland for trial over the theft of a sign from Auschwitz.

    Greeks stage fresh general strike
    [11 Mar 2010 at 9:32am]
    Greek public and transport services grind to a halt and clashes break out during a third strike over austerity measures.

    Iraq PM takes early lead in poll
    [11 Mar 2010 at 9:03am]
    First results from Iraq's election show PM Nouri Maliki's grouping leading in two southern provinces, officials say.

    Sri Lanka general trial date set
    [11 Mar 2010 at 9:45am]
    Defeated Sri Lankan presidential candidate Gen Sarath Fonseka is to be put on military trial next week, officials say.

    Mexican shakes up world rich list
    [11 Mar 2010 at 6:39am]
    Mexican Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes "rich list", with a fortune of $53.5bn.

    Afghan plea for 'no proxy wars'
    [11 Mar 2010 at 8:47am]
    Afghanistan does not want other countries' "proxy wars" fought on its soil, President Hamid Karzai says in Islamabad.

    Real Madrid back coach Pellegrini
    [11 Mar 2010 at 6:37am]
    Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini receives support from the club's director general following the Spanish giants' Champions League exit.

    Ferguson issues Rooney challenge
    [11 Mar 2010 at 7:30am]
    Sir Alex Ferguson challenges Wayne Rooney to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo's 42-goal season for Manchester United.

    Powered pedal
    [10 Mar 2010 at 6:18pm]
    Beijing's silent invasion of electric bicycles
    Money man
    [10 Mar 2010 at 4:17pm]
    A look at Mexican Carlos Slim - the world's richest man
    'Jihad Jane'
    [11 Mar 2010 at 7:06am]
    Profile of Colleen LaRose, charged with terror offences

    Tough task
    [10 Mar 2010 at 9:09am]
    Challenges ahead for new president in quake-hit Chile
    Mardell's America
    [10 Mar 2010 at 8:06pm]
    'Open carry' activists do weekly shop with a gun

    Afghan anxieties
    [10 Mar 2010 at 2:37pm]
    Why the UK fears politics and force are out of synch

    Nigeria women protest at killings
    [11 Mar 2010 at 11:04am]
    Hundreds of Nigerian women protest over last week's violence near Jos, where women and children were massacred.

    Gambia row over wave of arrests
    [11 Mar 2010 at 4:17am]
    An opposition leader criticises a wave of arrests in The Gambia, saying detainees do not know why they are being held.

    Lula criticised for Cuba comment
    [11 Mar 2010 at 4:42am]
    Brazil's President Lula is criticised for comments that appear to compare Cuban dissidents on hunger strike to common criminals.

    BP to explore for oil in Brazil
    [11 Mar 2010 at 3:30am]
    Oil giant BP announces a $7bn (£4.7bn) deal that will allow it to begin exploring for oil off the coast of Brazil.

    Burma annuls 1990 Suu Kyi poll win
    [11 Mar 2010 at 10:25am]
    Burma's leaders formally annul the National League for Democracy's 1990 election win, as more details of new poll laws emerge.

    Japan protest over tuna ban plan
    [11 Mar 2010 at 4:46am]
    Japan voices opposition to a proposed ban on international trade in bluefin tuna, after the EU backs the plan.

    Ukraine president forms coalition
    [11 Mar 2010 at 10:11am]
    Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych secures a coalition in parliament and one of his loyalists is confirmed as PM.

    Ex-Bosnian leader freed on bail
    [11 Mar 2010 at 6:24am]
    Ex-Bosnian President Ejup Ganic, who faces war crimes allegations, has been given bail by London's High Court.

    Hamas releases British journalist
    [11 Mar 2010 at 10:41am]
    Hamas releases a British journalist it had held for a month in Gaza, saying at a news conference that it suspects him of being a spy.

    Modi faces Gujarat riot questions
    [11 Mar 2010 at 7:40am]
    The chief minister of India's Gujarat state, Narendra Modi, is summoned to appear before an inquiry into riots in 2002.

    Cuba: The smoker's paradise
    [11 Mar 2010 at 8:47am]
    In Havana, one of the last bastions of the committed smoker, Matt Frei experiences Cubans' love affair with the cigar.

    Parched Cyprus 'at war' with nature
    [11 Mar 2010 at 5:22am]
    Water has been rapidly disappearing in Cyprus since the 1970s, yet despite the warnings, Cypriots don't seem to be taking the shortage as seriously as they should.

    Can US broker Middle East peace?
    [9 Mar 2010 at 6:24am]
    Joe Biden is in the region to encourage talks between the Palestinians and Israel. What can be achieved?

CNN.com - World
    Thousands protest Greek austerity plan
    [11 Mar 2010 at 10:52am]
    Thousands of people marched through Athens Thursday as part of a 24-hour nationwide strike to protest further austerity measures by the embattled government.
    Strong aftershocks hit Chile
    [11 Mar 2010 at 11:11am]
    A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Chile on Thursday morning near Libertador, Gen. Bernardo O'Higgins of the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
    Billionaire sworn in as Chilean president
    [11 Mar 2010 at 10:34am]
    Sebastian Pinera was sworn in Thursday as president of Chile, taking over a country battered by a recent earthquake but with a strong economy and stable social institutions.
    Israeli construction plans irk Biden, Palestinians
    [11 Mar 2010 at 8:46am]
    Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas says it is difficult to have any negotiations with Israel unless it revokes plans to build new homes on disputed land in Jerusalem, Abbas' top negotiator said Thursday.
    Nigeria violence 'fed by ethnic issues'
    [11 Mar 2010 at 8:45am]
    Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo insisted Wednesday that this week's explosion of violence that claimed at least 200 lives is not driven by religious tensions between Christians and Muslims -- but by ethnic, social, and economic problems.
    Mexican telecom king tops richest list
    [11 Mar 2010 at 8:43am]
    Forbes magazine released its annual list of the world's richest people Wednesday, and for only the second time since 1995, Microsoft founder Bill Gates' name was not at the top.
    Shell stops selling gasoline to Iran
    [10 Mar 2010 at 1:42pm]
    Royal Dutch Shell has stopped selling gasoline to Iran, the company confirmed Wednesday, adding to a list of oil giants that have stopped sales after a threat of future U.S. sanctions.
    Trump presses on with $1B golf course in Scotland
    [11 Mar 2010 at 10:24am]
    Despite the financial downturn affecting property prices and construction projects around the world, bullish American billionaire Donald Trump remains committed to building what he has dubbed the "world's greatest golf course" in Scotland after unveiling designs for the new complex.

NPR Topics: World
    Afghanistan Welcomes Pakistani Role In Peace Talks
    [11 Mar 2010 at 10:02am]
    Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Thursday that Pakistan has a key role to play in peace talks with the Taliban, a possible attempt to quash speculation that his government was trying to sideline its neighbor.
    Huge Aftershock Hits Chile On Inauguration Day
    [11 Mar 2010 at 9:10am]
    There were no immediate reports of damages or injuries following the magnitude 7.2 temblor and at least three other aftershocks, which swayed buildings, shook windows and provoked nervous smiles among the dignitaries attending the presidential inauguration in Valparaiso.
    Greece Roiled By General Strike Over Austerity Plan
    [11 Mar 2010 at 8:30am]
    Greek police fired tear gas to disperse protesters throwing rocks and firebombs outside Parliament as tens of thousands of people marched through Athens to protest measures to cut the country's debt. The strike grounded all flights and brought public transport to a halt.
    Biden Tries To Wrangle Israel, Palestinans To Table
    [11 Mar 2010 at 7:19am]
    Wrapping up a three-day visit, the U.S. vice president urges both sides to get past the uproar sparked by an Israeli plan for new settlement construction in disputed east Jerusalem and focus on U.S.-mediated peace talks. "If each waits stubbornly ... this will go on for an eternity," Biden says.
    Talks With Taliban To Decide Afghanistan's Future?
    [11 Mar 2010 at 8:07am]
    The emerging consensus in Afghanistan is that military action alone will not win the war against the Taliban and a political solution will be necessary. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has reached out to some Taliban leaders. But analysts say the Taliban and the U.S. are not ready for full-scale negotiations — yet.
    Terrorism Recruits No Longer All Fit The Mold
    [11 Mar 2010 at 8:05am]
    Colleen LaRose, a petite, 46-year-old blonde from the Philadelphia suburbs, is accused of trolling the Internet as "Jihad Jane" to recruit others who might take part in possible terrorist attacks. She allegedly looked for people like herself — people who don't fit a terrorist profile that now seems to be falling by the wayside.
    Miliband: Political Talks With Taliban Necessary
    [11 Mar 2010 at 3:00am]
    Britain's Foreign Secretary David Miliband talks to Renee Montagne about how political negotiations with the Taliban in Afghanistan will help end the war there. He says it complements military and civilian efforts already underway.
    Greek Workers Strike Over Austerity Plans
    [11 Mar 2010 at 3:00am]
    The major trade unions in Greece went on a national strike to protest the government's austerity measures Thursday. It's the second general strike in a month. The latest polls show Greeks deeply divided over the plan to restore the economy and restore confidence in the Euro.
    Arab League Considers Dropping Support For Talks
    [10 Mar 2010 at 3:37pm]
    The league's peace initiative committee said if Israel pursues new settlement building in east Jerusalem, the proposed indirect talks between Israel and the Palestinians would be irrelevant. A final decision on whether to support the process must be made by the foreign ministers of the Arab nations.
    Obama: Challenge To Prevent Second Disaster In Haiti
    [10 Mar 2010 at 3:18pm]
    Masses of people are without shelter as the rainy season begins in the earthquake-devastated country. After a meeting at the White House with Haitian President Rene Preval, Obama said the situation remains dire and renewed America's commitment to the country's recovery and reconstruction.
    For Biden, A Case Of Heartburn In The Holy Land
    [10 Mar 2010 at 2:20pm]
    Israel's announcement of plans to build new homes for Israelis in east Jerusalem caught visiting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden by surprise. Analysts say the incident is a stark reminder of the many obstacles to forging enduring peace between Palestinians and Israelis.
    Decade After Introduction, Euro Struggles
    [10 Mar 2010 at 2:00pm]
    Of the 16 countries that use the euro, some have stable economies, while others are in bad shape. But in recent weeks, there has been speculation that Greece might default on its debt, putting other European countries at risk. Just over a decade after the euro was introduced, the unified currency is having something of an existential crisis.
    Ahmadeinejad Denounces U.S. In Afghanistan
    [10 Mar 2010 at 2:00pm]
    Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad paid a visit to Kabul Wednesday and denounced the U.S. for "playing a double game" in Afghanistan. He was responding to remarks by Defense Secretary Robert Gates who left the city earlier in the day.
    Plan For Afghan Poppy Fields Examined
    [10 Mar 2010 at 2:00pm]
    The U.S.-led offensive in Marjah, Afghanistan, is taking place in a major opium-production center. Seth Jones, a political scientist with the Rand Corp. who was recently in Afghanistan, discusses what's going on with poppy producers and traffickers.














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