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Japan economic growth speeds up
Japan's economic figures show it grew more than expected late last year, for now remaining the world's second biggest economy.
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Clinton seeks Saudi help on China
The US secretary of state is to press Saudi Arabia to help persuade China to support a tougher stand against Iran.
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US warns Iran not to 'build bomb'
Hillary Clinton says the US would welcome peaceful engagement with Iran but not "while they are building their bomb".
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German economic recovery falters
Germany's recovery from recession faltered in the final quarter of 2009, preliminary figures show.
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New European Commission Members
 (681 Kb) Following approval by the European Parliament, the European Council today appointed the new European Commission for the period from 10 February 2010 to 31 October 2014. The Council also appointed Mr.Günther Oettinger to replace Mr.Andris Piebalgs as the Energy Commissioner. Please, see the full list of the new Commission Members.
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Yemen declares truce with rebels
The Yemeni authorities declare a ceasefire with rebels in the north, who pledge to abide by the truce.
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Tymoshenko refuses to concede Ukrainian defeat
After three days of silence, the Ukrainian prime minister, Yulia Tymoshenko, has spoken out in defiance, refusing to accept the victory of Viktor Yanukovych in the presidential race.
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Ahmadinejad declares Iran a 'nuclear state'
Amid heavy security, Iran marks the anniversary of the Islamic revolution. President Ahmadinejad, in a speech in Tehran, announced that Iran had begun production of highly enriched uranium in defiance of the West.
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