Proximity talks between Israelis and Palestinians could be mission impossible
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and US Vice President Joe Biden condemned Israeli plans for new settlements as a hurdle for the peace process. It comes as Israel and the Palestinians had just agreed to proximity talks.
Berezovsky wins poison libel case
Oligarch Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko.
China's exports see big increase
China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.
Iran attacks US over Afghanistan
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.
Latvia eases immigration restrictions in bid for cash infusion
Latvia is desperate to attract new investors that could help the recovery of the country’s weak economy. But its recent easing of visa restrictions for non-EU citizens has sparked a nationalist outcry.
US eyes chance for Mid-East peace
US Vice-President Joe Biden says there is a "moment of real opportunity" for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
Women's Reservation Bill presented to Indian upper house
India's government presented the Women's Reservation Bill to the upper house of parliament on Monday, 14 years after it was first proposed.
Greece wants US to get tough with hedge funds
Greek prime minister to ask Obama for greater regulation to prevent financial speculation.
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