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Turkey PM Erdogan backtracks in judicial row
January 14, 2014
Turkey PM Erdogan backtracks in judicial row
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday he was ready to withdraw a contentious bill aimed at curbing the…
Syrian government forces advance as rebel infighting rages
January 14, 2014
Syrian government forces advance as rebel infighting rages
The Syrian government has retaken territory around the northern city of Aleppo, the military said on Tuesday, after two weeks…
IAEA says nuclear talks with Iran postponed to 8 February
January 14, 2014
IAEA says nuclear talks with Iran postponed to 8 February
The UN nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday a planned meeting with Iran next week to discuss steps meant to help…
Over 200 South Sudan civilians drown in ferry accident
January 14, 2014
Over 200 South Sudan civilians drown in ferry accident
At least 200 South Sudanese civilians drowned on Tuesday in a ferry accident on the White Nile river while fleeing…
World powers and Iran to resume nuclear talks in February
January 13, 2014
World powers and Iran to resume nuclear talks in February
World powers and Iran will very likely resume negotiations on the Islamic Republic's nuclear ambitions in February, shortly after an interim,…
North Yemen strife has killed at least 210, Salafis say
January 13, 2014
North Yemen strife has killed at least 210, Salafis say
At least 210 people have been killed in two months of fighting between Shi'ite Muslim Houthis and ultra-conservative Sunni Salafis…
Kerry, Lavrov say broach ceasefire zone for Syria
January 13, 2014
Kerry, Lavrov say broach ceasefire zone for Syria
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov discussed the possibility of ceasefires in parts of Syria,…
No resistance as crowds occupy Thai capital in festive protest
January 13, 2014
No resistance as crowds occupy Thai capital in festive protest
Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters occupied parts of central Bangkok on Monday, ratcheting up a two-month agitation to force…
Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh prime minister
January 12, 2014
Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh prime minister
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sworn in as Bangladesh's prime minister on Sunday for a third spell, after a deadly…
Israelis pay last respects to warrior-statesman Sharon
January 12, 2014
Israelis pay last respects to warrior-statesman Sharon
Former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's body lay in state on Sunday outside parliament in Jerusalem, where thousands of Israelis waited…