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Xi Jinping delivers his first speech as China’s president
China’s new President Xi Jinping has said he will fight for "the great renaissance of the Chinese nation," in his first speech as head...
President Nicos Anastasiades defends Cyprus bailout deal amid mass public anger
Cyprus’ President Nicos Anastasiades has said a big bailout, which has provoked mass public anger, was needed to avoid a "disorderly bankruptcy". The 10 billion-euro...
Raila Odinga files Supreme Court appeal against Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory in Kenyan election
Kenya’s PM Raila Odinga has filed a Supreme Court appeal against Uhuru Kenyatta's narrow victory in the recent presidential election's first round. Uhuru Kenyatta beat...
Zimbabwe voting in new constitution referendum
Zimbabwe starts voting in key referendum on a new constitution, amid simmering political tensions. Both main parties - Zanu-PF and the MDC - are urging...
Eurozone ministers agree on 10 billion-euro bailout package for Cyprus
Finance ministers from eurozone have agreed a 10 billion-euro ($13 billion) bailout package for Cyprus to save the country from bankruptcy. The deal was reached...
Benjamin Netanyahu signs coalition deal to form new government
Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu has reached a deal to form a new coalition government. Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud-Yisrael Beitenu alliance signed the agreement with the centrist...
Li Keqiang confirmed as China’s new prime minister
Li Keqiang has been named as China’s new prime minister, placing him at the helm of the world's second-largest economy. Li Keqiang, who already holds...
EU Summit 2013: Focus on eurozone recession and unemployment
A new EU summit is getting under way in Brussels with issues of jobs and growth expected to dominate its agenda. The eurozone as a...
Twinkies back on sale by the summer
Twinkies could be back on sale in stores by the summer after manufacturer Hostess was bought in a $410 million deal. The snacks, along with...
Hungary adopts constitutional changes proposed by Fidesz
Hungarian parliament has adopted a package of constitutional changes proposed by the ruling conservative Fidesz party which critics say undermine democracy. Fidesz has two-thirds of...
China inflation rate hits new high in February 2013
China's inflation rate hit a 10-month high in February after Lunar New Year festivities drove up food prices. Consumer prices rose 3.2% from a year...
Henrique Capriles to stand in Venezuela’s presidential election
Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles has confirmed that he will stand in presidential elections on April 14. In a televised address, Henrique Capriles accused the...
Malta’s Labour party returns to power after 15 years in opposition
Malta's Labour party is returning to power after 15 years in opposition, with a projected win of 55% of the vote in the eurozone...
Ashley Judd set to announce run for Senate seat in Kentucky in early May
Hollywood actress Ashley Judd is reportedly poised to announce her candidacy for U.S. Senate in May. Speculation has been rife for days that Ashley Judd...
Venezuela presidential election to replace Hugo Chavez set for April 14
Venezuela’s presidential election to replace late leader Hugo Chavez will be held on April 14, the country's electoral commission has said. The announcement follows the...
Uhuru Kenyatta wins Kenya presidential election after vote count
Kenyan Deputy PM Uhuru Kenyatta appears to have won the presidential election by the tightest of margins as the provisional results indicate. After all the...
Nicolas Maduro sworn-in as Venezuela’s acting president
Vice-president Nicolas Maduro has been sworn in as acting president of Venezuela hours after the state funeral of Hugo Chavez. The ceremony was led by...
US trade deficit grows to $44.45 billion in January 2013
The US trade deficit, meaning the gap between the value of imports and exports, widened in January 2013. The trade deficit grew to $44.45 billion...
Kenya presidential election results are doctored, claims Raila Odinga camp
The ballot count in Kenya's presidential elections has been rigged, says the running mate of Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who is trailing behind his...
Mikhail Gorbachev denounces Russia new laws as attack on citizens’ rights
Mikhail Gorbachev has denounced new laws passed in Russia as an "attack on citizens' rights". In a recent interview, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev called...
Asian stock markets hit their highest levels since September 2008
Asian stock markets have continued a global rally after New York's main Dow Jones share index hit a historical record high. Equity markets in Asia,...
Dow Jones hits new record high returning to levels seen before financial crisis
Dow Jones share index set a new all-time high on Tuesday, returning to levels not seen since before the global financial crisis. The Wall Street...
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal of Saudi Arabia in Forbes list dispute
Saudi Arabia's Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal has accused Forbes magazine of understating his wealth. In Forbes 2013 list of the world's richest people, the magazine...
Wen Jiabao opens annual session of Chinese parliament with work report
China's Prime Minister Wen Jiabao promised stable growth, anti-corruption efforts and better welfare provision as he opened an annual session of parliament. Wen Jiabao, whose...
Mohamed Nasheed, Maldives ex-president, arrested for abuse of office
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has been arrested in Male for abuse of office, after months of political tension. Mohamed Nasheed was detained after failing...
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