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Viktor Bout, dubbed "the merchant of death," on his arrest in Bangkok, March 6th 2008
20/08/2010 - Thailand - US - Russia

Russia opposes 'Merchant of Death' extradition

Russia has slammed a Thai appeals court's decision to allow the extradition of alleged  arms dealer Viktor Bout to the US

20/08/2010 - LIBYA - BRITAIN - US

Restraint urged on Lockerbie bomber release anniversary

Britain has warned Libya that any celebrations to mark the one-year anniversary Friday of the Lockerbie bomber's release would be "tasteless, offensive and deeply insensitive".

19/08/2010 - IRAQ - US

Last US combat troops leave Iraq

The last United States combat brigade is pulling out of Iraq and has crossed into Kuwait almost seven and a half years after the US-led invasion to oust Saddam Hussein.

17/08/2010 - USA

California halts gay marriages

Gay couples in California have had to put wedding plans on hold following a federal court decision to wait until the completion of an appeals process, which could take until the end of the year.

17/08/2010 - Iraq

Suicide bomber kills dozens of Iraqi army recruits

A suicide bomber blew himself up at a crowded army recruitment centre in Baghdad killing at least 59 people Tuesday.
 

A remotely operated robotic arm is pictured at work near the containment capping stack in the Gulf of Mexico
04/08/2010 - US

BP attempts permanent solution to leaking well

BP said early Wednesday that a procedure to permanently plug a ruptured oil well in the Gulf of Mexico has achieved the "desired outcome."

03/08/2010 - UN

New sites on Unesco World Heritage list

The list of World Heritage sites, which brings an endorsement that can boost tourism and environmental protection for those on it, has swelled with 21 additions decided at a Unesco meeting in ...

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
02/08/2010 - Iran

Iranian President ready for 'face-to-face' talks with Obama

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he is ready for face-to-face talks with US President Barack Obama, whom he accuses of being influenced by Israel in his global policies.

01/08/2010 - EU - US

US wins back right to snoop on European bank data

The United States can once again tap into European banking data as part of its investigations into terrorism, after the EU agreed to a deal which came into force Sunday.

Mexican soldiers patrol on a street in Zapopan, near Guadalajara City
30/07/2010 - United States - Mexico

US closes consulate on Mexican border

The United States has closed its consulate in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez to carry out a security review amid spiralling drug gang-related violence, officials said Friday.

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