Palestinian Authority to submit UN membership application despite opposition; Global markets plunge on perception Fed is running out of ideas; Greece comes to a standstill due to strikes; Yemen deaths grow prompting fears of civil war; China opposes US-Taiwan fighter jet deal; and more
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World News Brief, Friday December 3
US Fed's bailouts much more widespread than previously known, critics pounce; Euro powers say Iran must cooperate on nuclear programme; India looks to join France in IMF and governance reform; China criticises military exercises; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday November 10
Criticism of quantitative easing grows over concern for falling dollar and inflation (+ analysis); Is South Korea finally to get its FTA?; Iran open to nuclear talks – so long as they're in Turkey; Obama arrives in Indonesia as favourite son; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday November 5
The US Fed's last-ditch attempt at recovery – printing money (+ analysis); Obama takes responsibility for mid-terms loss, but divisions remain; Fears of military clashes in Asia grow; Iran's historic protests; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday November 2
Leftist guerilla turned dour technocrat wins Brazil presidency (+ analysis); Clinton has China warning for Cambodia as she tours Asia-Pacific; US Fed to make crucial stimulus decision this week; What to do about Yemen?; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday October 28
US Federal Reserve debates how to rescue US economy (+ analysis); China commits to improve product safety; new Middle East deal would offer Israel generous incentives in return for settlement freeze; Obama deports 70% more illegal aliens than Bush; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday September 29
Kim Jong-Un made general, positioned for succession in North Korea (+ analysis); Tensions ease in Japan-China fishing boat stand-off; US Fed considers further stimulus; China seeks ancient links to Africa to shake off "coloniser" tag; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday August 31
As Bernanke asks for private sector help, more dismal economic news expected (+ analysis); What will be in Obama's big Iraq speech?; Burma's big leadership reshuffle; US risks losing peace in Sudan; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday August 27
Bernanke to announce new economic plans amid worrying numbers (+ analysis); Leadership bid hits Japanese ruling party; Kim Jong-Il visits China; America's contradiction: Corrupt Karzai aide on CIA payroll; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday August 12
US Federal Reserve downgrades economic outlook, keeps interest rates low (+ analysis); UN calls for more Pakistan flood aid, says international response is disappointing; Venezuela and Colombia restore ties; FIFA investigates reports the North Korean football coach has been sentenced to hard labour; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday March 9
Vote counting in Iraq after at least 38 die during elections (+ detailed election guide); China to let yuan rise once it exits stimulus; Burma passes key election laws; 200 killed in Nigeria attack; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday June 18
Obama reveals massive overhaul of market regulations; protesters march again in Iran; Hamas will recognise Israel; BRIC countries propose new global monetary system; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday March 20
US Fed stuns investors with 'new money' plans; Chinese government says no to Coke; Obama administration looks to double Afghan security force; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday December 18
British will pull out of Iraq "by the end of May"; Bird flu is back; China's reveals new property stimulus package; Zardari rejects Mumbai bombing claims; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday October 23
Economic fears send share-markets tumbling in Asia and Europe; the long-term factors behind the credit crisis; North Korea accuses Japan of undermining nuke talks; India sends its first rocket to the moon; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday October 22
US Fed and White House considering $150b stimulus package; stock markets have an up day; Thaksin sentenced to two years in Thai prison; Chinese president backs anti-corruption efforts; Palestinian factions talk; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, September 19
US stocks rebound as government plans 'bad bank'; short-selling explained; Chinese milk recall; Thaksin the puppet-master; and North Korea to 'go its own way' on nukes.
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