Yanukovych, Tymoshenko battle for power
Ukrainian President-elect Viktor Yanukovych is taking steps to force out the government of Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who is contesting his recent victory in the country’s presidential elections in court.
UN fears Iran nuclear arms move
A leaked UN report expresses concern Iran may currently be trying to develop a nuclear payload for a missile.
Tibetans still back Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama is now in Washington despite stark criticism from the Chinese government. To avoid upsetting China, President Barack Obama has decided to keep the meeting low-key.
Ukraine court puts presidential election results on hold
A court in Ukraine has suspended the results of presidential elections after a complaint of electoral fraud. A decision on the validity of the poll is expected within days, ahead of a planned inauguration ceremony.
US visit seeks to warm Syria ties
The US sends one of its top diplomats to Syria in its latest move to improve ties with Damascus after years of tension.
Libya slaps visa ban on European countries
The European Union has hit out at a recent decision by Libya to stop giving visas to citizens from the border-free Schengen area. The move by Tripoli was believed to have been caused by a spat with Switzerland.
Saudi Arabia seeks 'quick action' over Iran
New sanctions on Iran would not be a quick enough solution to the nuclear issue, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says.
'11 Europeans' wanted in Dubai
Police in Dubai investigating the killing of a Hamas militant say the suspects are 11 people with European passports.
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