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African leaders call on M23 to end DR Congo rebellion for peace

African leaders wrapped up talks in Pretoria saying a peace deal for the Democratic Republic of Congo could be signed if the M23 movement declared an end to its rebellion.

African leaders call on M23 to end DR Congo rebellion for peace
Serbia buries Tito's widow, the last symbol of Yugoslavia

The widow of the former Yugoslav leader Tito will be buried in a Belgrade mausoleum on Saturday with full state honours as the last symbol of the communist federation that broke up in the 1990s.

Serbia buries Tito's widow, the last symbol of Yugoslavia
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NSA eavesdropped on 35 world leaders: report

US spies eavesdropped on the phone conversations of 35 world leaders after White House, Pentagon and State Department officials gave them the numbers.

NSA eavesdropped on 35 world leaders: report
Many LatAm leaders absent as foundering summit opens in Panama

Many Latin American leaders were no-shows at the opening of the 23rd Ibero-American summit in Panama, revealing the foundering direction of the annual forum.

Many LatAm leaders absent as foundering summit opens in Panama
'Badge of shame' if Africa exits world court: Annan

Former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan said Monday it would be a "badge of shame" for Africa if its leaders voted to leave the International Criminal Court.

'Badge of shame' if Africa exits world court: Annan
APEC leaders meet in shadow of US shutdown

Asia-Pacific leaders opened an annual economic summit on Monday in the shadow of global growth clouds that are darkening by the day as the United States struggles to shake off policy paralysis.

APEC leaders meet in shadow of US shutdown
German Labour Minister Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor and leader of the CDU Angela Merkel and CDU party secretary general Hermann Groehe. ©Reuters/Fabrizio Bensch
European leaders hail Merkel win as 'good result for EU'

Congratulations poured in from France and Angela Merkel's other European partners on Sunday after the German chancellor clinched her third term in a convincing election victory.

European leaders hail Merkel win as 'good result for EU'
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev arrived to SCO meeting. ©Press-service of Kyrgyzstan government
Nazarbayev participated in SCO Summit and had several bilateral meetings

Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev arrived in Kyrgyzstan for the SCO summit on September 12.

Nazarbayev participated in SCO Summit and had several bilateral meetings
A picture of Venezuela's late President Hugo Chavez. ©REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Venezuela to get first standing Chavez statue

Venezuela's first standing statue of the late leftist leader Hugo Chavez will be erected in a square in the western city of Merida.

Venezuela to get first standing Chavez statue
N. Korea awards late leader new order ahead of anniversary

North Korea has awarded late leader Kim Jong-Il a new medal, as Pyongyang gears up to mark 60 years since the Korean War ended.

N. Korea awards late leader new order ahead of anniversary
Top US official to visit Cairo after Morsi ouster

A top US official was heading to Cairo on Sunday for talks with interim government leaders, the first high-ranking administration member to visit Egypt since the ouster of Mohamed Morsi.

Top US official to visit Cairo after Morsi ouster
Syria Baath leadership replaced, UN calls for Ramadan truce

Syria's ruling Baath party has replaced its top leadership in a surprise move, while UN head Ban Ki-Moon called on all parties in the war to observe a truce during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Syria Baath leadership replaced, UN calls for Ramadan truce
EU leaders pledge job funds, back new budget

European leaders on Friday agreed to deploy 8.0 billion euros ($10.4 billion) to help create jobs for young people at a summit that also backed a tentative deal on the EU's next trillion-euro budget, despite simmering doubts.

EU leaders pledge job funds, back new budget
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Chavez relatives rise in power, keeping myth alive

Relatives of Hugo Chavez have taken powerful posts since he died three months ago, helping keep the late Venezuelan leader's mythical image alive.

Chavez relatives rise in power, keeping myth alive
Qatar's Emir to transfer power to son: official sources

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, is expected to meet members of the royal family, with Qatari officials and diplomats saying a transfer of power to his son.

Qatar's Emir to transfer power to son: official sources
Obama and Xi play nice, but future unclear

The leaders of the United States and China appear to have started off on friendly terms during a weekend together in the California sun, but it remains to be seen if good vibes can bridge deep gaps.

Obama and Xi play nice, but future unclear
White House stresses personal side of Obama-Xi summit

The White House on Tuesday styled the first summit between President Barack Obama and China's Xi Jinping next month as a uniquely personal encounter offering each man the chance to size the other up.

White House stresses personal side of Obama-Xi summit
US, S.Korea vow no concessions to North

The leaders of the United States and South Korea on Tuesday vowed no concessions to North Korea after months of high tension, saying the burden was on the communist state to end the crisis.

US, S.Korea vow no concessions to North
Obama to talk trade, drugs at Central America summit

US President Barack Obama heads to Costa Rica on Friday for a summit with Central American leaders on trade, immigration and the drug war after renewing security ties with Mexico.

Obama to talk trade, drugs at Central America summit
S. Korea 'regrets' North rejection of dialogue

South Korea voiced regret Monday at North Korea's dismissal of its offer for dialogue, as the South's armed forces remained on heightened alert for an expected missile test by Pyongyang.

S. Korea 'regrets' North rejection of dialogue