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World Bank warns of possible catastrophic climate change

World Bank warns of possible catastrophic climate change

A new report by the World Bank has warned that catastrophic and irreversible climate change could occur within a generation. The organisation's President Jim Yong Kim, said the findings ...

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Tuesday 18 September 2012
U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta stands during the national anthem next to China's Defense Minister Liang Guanglie in Beijing, 18 September, 2012

US defence secretary Leon Panetta visits China

US defence secretary Leon Panetta is in China for a three day visit. It's a sensitive time for the region, from a security point of view.

Monday 17 September 2012

'March of Millions' protest in Moscow

Russian opposition leaders argued on Sunday over the turnout and success of the latest rally defying President Vladimir Putin, after tens of thousands marched through central Moscow.

Friday 14 September 2012
Banners erected by Hezbollah depicting Pope Benedict XVI as well as Lebanese and Vatican flags decorate a main airport road in Beirut.

Pope Benedict visiting Lebanon

Pope Benedict XVI is due to arrive in Lebanon today for a three-day visit, bringing with him a message of peace among all religions.

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