Medvedev submits to formal probe into Russian elections, but rejects new vote; Protesters call for Putin to stand down; India and China to join US in climate treaty; Cameron defends EU veto in parliament, but where's Nick Clegg?; Elections in Syria, but no-one shows up; South Korea starts 'Christmas tree war' against North Korea; and more
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World News Brief, Friday December 24
South Korea concludes biggest military drill in its history, preparing "merciless counter-attack" (+ analysis); Pakistan says no to US ops in tribal border regions; Russia looks to approve START; Israel military leader says war with Hamas inevitable; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday July 30
Judge slaps down Arizona's immigration laws, sets up debate for midterms (+ analysis & ruling); Britain and Pakistan trade insults over Afghanistan; Russian spy service gets more power; Japanese oil tanker damaged – terrorism or wave?: and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday September 25
Obama: America is "re-engaged" with the UN; US to start talks with Burma but sanctions remain; Brazil backs Iran's nuclear ambitions; Russia opens door to tougher Iran stance; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday July 3
New offensive underway in Afghanistan; Medvedev: Russia has a "special responsibility"; Neighbours give Honduras coup deadline; China reaches out to IMF; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday April 22
Congress to Geithner: Where's the bailout money?; Chinese car-makers to go global; Russia looks to new European security plan; South Africa on verge of elections; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday April 16
Barack Obama talks up US economy but newspapers report "continued fragility"; South Korea employment falls further; Thai police go after red-shirt leaders; Russia's Medvedev gives first interview; and more
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