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Turkey PM says 'only two' Russia strikes aimed at IS Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said only two Russian air strikes in Syria had targeted Islamic State jihadists and warned that Ankara would not make any concessions about the security of its borders

07 October 2015

Trump is a 'master brander': Bill Clinton Former US president Bill Clinton attributed outspoken Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump's current success in surveys to his skills as a 'master brander' but said his appeal could be short-lived.

07 October 2015

Brazil's Rousseff to be investigated for alleged funds misuse President Dilma Rousseff's campaign will be investigated for alleged use of funds skimmed from the vast Petrobras corruption scheme, in a twist that could potentially end her term early.

07 October 2015

Modi promises German companies easy ride as Merkel visits Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged German companies to do business in India and promised tax and other economic reforms, on the final day of Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit.

06 October 2015

Turkey urges EU action on Syria to end migrant crisis Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the EU consider a no-fly zone and safe haven area in Syria during talks to address Europe's spiralling migrant crisis.

06 October 2015

US and Cuba discussing joint marine reserve: Kerry The United States and its former Cold War foe Cuba are discussing a joint maritime reserve in waters between their countries.

06 October 2015

Canada PM Harper welcomes TPP access to Japan market Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper praised a "historic" accord creating the world's largest free trade area, saying access to Japan would be a boon for Canadian farmers and resource sectors.

06 October 2015

Hillary Clinton unveils plan to tighten US gun laws Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton offered proposals Monday to tighten the nation's gun laws, even threating to do so by decree.

06 October 2015

Syrian opposition sign joint document in Kazakhstan's Astana The second round of Syrian talks that kicked off in Kazakhstan's capital Astana on October 2 has ended with a joint declaration.

05 October 2015

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Australia to spend $1 bn on 'world leader' armoured vehicles Australia will spend Aus$1.3 billion (US$1 billion) on next-generation armoured land vehicles for its army, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said as he announced the latest update to modernise the nation's military.

05 October 2015

Malaysian PM urges Indonesia to act on smoke-belching fires Malaysia's premier has urged Indonesia to act against those responsible for raging fires that have blanketed Southeast Asia in smog for weeks, as Malaysian schools closed again over health concerns.

05 October 2015

Britain's Osborne announces shake-up of infrastructure British finance minister George Osborne is to announce a new cross-party body to reform and speed up planning of major infrastructure projects such as rail links and power stations.

05 October 2015

Pentagon chief arrives in Europe amid Syrian, Afghan crises US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Madrid, beginning a European tour amid alarm over Russian bombardments in Syria and the refugee crisis sparked by the conflict.

05 October 2015

British PM urges Putin to change course in Syria British Prime Minister David Cameron urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to "change direction" in Syria and recognise that its President Bashar al-Assad must be replaced.

05 October 2015

Iraq PM opens Baghdad Green Zone to traffic Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced that Baghdad's "Green Zone" was open to the public for the first time in 12 years, albeit with many remaining restrictions.

05 October 2015

Netanyahu: Israel 'in fight to death against Palestinian terror' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was "waging a fight to the death against Palestinian terror", and ordered tough new measures after the killing of two Israelis in Jerusalem.

05 October 2015

Syria detains dissident who criticised Russian strikes The Syrian authorities on Sunday briefly detained a prominent opposition figure days after he criticised Russian air strikes in Syria.

05 October 2015

Merkel plays down impact of VW scandal on German image Chancellor Angela Merkel said the emissions scandal that has hit car giant Volkswagen was "dramatic" but would not inflict lasting damage on Germany's reputation.

05 October 2015

Erdogan urges Putin to change mind over Syria bombing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday urged Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to reconsider Moscow's bombing campaign in Syria.

03 October 2015