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Greece hopes for new beginning with latest rescue package
28/11/2012 - World news explained

Greece hopes for new beginning with latest rescue package

Greek leaders have described as "a new beginning" a eurozone and IMF rescue package to avert bankruptcy.

Ceasefire between Israel and Gaza's Hamas
23/11/2012 - World news explained

Ceasefire between Israel and Gaza's Hamas

Israeli politicians returned to the campaign trail yesterday - ahead of elections - and the streets of Gaza came back to life after a truce ended eight days of bloodshed. Both sides claimed ...

Former Israeli soldier warns against Gaza invasion
21/11/2012 - World news explained

Former Israeli soldier warns against Gaza invasion

As its forces bombard Gaza, Israel has called up thousands ...

China's new politburo - who are they?
16/11/2012 - World news explained

China's new politburo - who are they?

China has a new leadership. The congress of the ruling Communist Party chose a new seven-person politburo after closed-door discussions that lasted for a week.

Palestinian Authority to submit new UN bid
14/11/2012 - World news explained

Palestinian Authority to submit new UN bid

The Palestinian Authority is again planning to submit a bid to become an observer member of the United Nations. However, the US and Israel are opposing the move.

China, Japan at loggerheads over islands
26/10/2012 - World news explained

China, Japan at loggerheads over islands

Four Chinese government ships spent several hours in territorial waters around disputed Japanese-controlled islands yesterday.

Will Farc and Colombian government agree on peace?
19/10/2012 - World news explained

Will Farc and Colombian government agree on peace?

Peace talks between the Colombian government and left-wing Farc rebels were formally launched in Norway yesterday.

Flemish nationalist leader Bart De Wever's electoral success
16/10/2012 - World news explained

Flemish nationalist leader Bart De Wever's electoral success

In Sunday's local elections in Belgium, Flemish nationalist leader Bart De Wever's party secured big wins in major cities at the expense of both the extreme right Vlaams Belang party and the ...

Impact of Unesco's funding crisis
15/10/2012 - World news explained

Impact of Unesco's funding crisis

The Director General of the UN cultural body, Unesco, says the organisation is facing its worst ever financial crisis.

Forced evictions on rise in China
12/10/2012 - World news explained

Forced evictions on rise in China

A report published by Amnesty International says violent forced evictions ...

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