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Key quotes from CIA chief on torture report CIA chief John Brennan acknowledged some of the US intelligence agency's interrogators went too far in their treatment of detaineesю

12 December 2014 13:35

Monaco welcomes birth of royal twins Gabriella and Jacques Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife Charlene welcomed their twin babies to the world, and announced that Jacques will be next in line to the throne.

11 December 2014 16:23

Japan's Abe set to win powerful majority: poll Japan's ruling coalition headed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to sweep elections this weekend, retaining its unassailable two-thirds majority.

11 December 2014 16:22

Hong Kong police haul away protesters from rally site Hong Kong police began dismantling the city's main pro-democracy site and hauling off a hard core of protesters who nevertheless vow that their struggle lives on.

11 December 2014 15:54

Syria's Assad backs Russia peace bid, Moscow in touch with US President Bashar al-Assad met a top Russian envoy who said Moscow is hoping to relaunch peace talks for the war-torn country and could host a Syria-US meeting.

11 December 2014 13:34

Russia charms Uzbekistan with massive debt writeoff Russia's President agreed to write off most of the debt owed by Uzbekistan in an apparent bid to steer the Central Asian country towards joining the Eurasian Economic Union.

11 December 2014 10:18

Afghanistan's Ghani condemns CIA's 'inhumane actions' Afghanistan's new President condemned CIA torture detailed in a US Senate report, saying the United States' actions violated "all accepted norms of human rights".

11 December 2014 10:01

Diamond deals to add sparkle to India-Russian ties India's gemstone industry will hope to add some sparkle to ties between New Delhi and Moscow this week.

10 December 2014 13:35

German right to re-elect chief Merkel in show of strength Germany's conservative Christian Democrats were expected to overwhelmingly re-elect their popular Chancellor Angela Merkel.

10 December 2014 12:18

Mexico leader opens summit amid security crisis Facing a security crisis shaking his administration, Mexico's embattled President Enrique Pena Nieto turned to diplomacy as he hosted a summit of Latin America.

09 December 2014 14:15

Raul Castro blasts 'unfair' globalized world Cuban President urged a Caribbean summit to embrace deeper economic and political integration, and pressed for action against an "unfair" globalized world.

09 December 2014 14:09

World is moving towards getting rid of landmines: Kerry US Secretary of State John Kerry vowed the world was on its way towards getting rid of the scourge of landmines.

09 December 2014 13:42

Kosovo set to name new PM to end lengthy political crisis Kosovo's two main political partiesstruck a surprise deal calling for the nomination of veteran politician Isa Mustafa as prime minister.

09 December 2014 11:21

British royal couple arrives in New York Crowds of jubilant royal watchers cheered as Britain's Prince William and his pregnant wife Kate arrived in New York, kicking off a three-day trip to the East Coast.

09 December 2014 10:12

Modi due in Indian Kashmir days after deadly attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hit the campaign trail for regional elections in Indian Kashmir Monday.

08 December 2014 13:01

Russia's Putin to discuss trade with Modi during India visit Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi during a brief visit to New Delhi next week.

06 December 2014 11:30

Obama to host Prince William on first Washington visit Prince William will hold Oval Office talks with President Barack Obama at the White House, during his first visit to the US capital.

06 December 2014 11:18

Hollande vows to seek 'de-escalation' in Ukraine French President Francois Hollande vowed to work towards a "de-escalation" in the Ukraine crisis as he began a two-day trip to Kazakhstan.

06 December 2014 11:02

Ailing Thai king advised not to appear for 87th birthday Thailand's ailing but much adored King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been advised by doctors to cancel an annual appearance to mark his 87th birthday.

05 December 2014 14:39

White House denounces Gambia 'rights abuses' The White House denounced human rights violations in Gambia, calling on the government to allow UN experts into the country and revoke laws discriminating.

05 December 2014 14:34

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