'Daily Show' host Jon Stewart to stand downHost Jon Stewart will leave the satirical and pioneering "The Daily Show" later this year, his bosses at Comedy Central said, calling him a "comic genius."
UN pulls support to DR Congo operationThe United Nations is temporarily pulling support to the Democratic Republic of Congo's planned military operation to drive out rebels.
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Obama presses Putin to strike Ukraine peace dealUS President Barack Obama called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss escalating violence in eastern Ukraine, urging him to embrace a negotiated solution.
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Netanyahu admits 'profound disagreement' with ObamaIsraeli Prime Minister admitted he has a "profound disagreement" with President Barack Obama over efforts by the US and world powers to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue.
G20 'determined' to lift growth but rifts remainThe world's top 20 economies expressed determination to raise global growth but struggled to overcome divisions over the most suitable methods .
India PM Modi concedes defeat in Delhi state electionsIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conceded defeat in Delhi state elections as early results showed anti-corruption campaigner Arvind Kejriwal's party set for a victory.