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Ghani promises self-reliant Afghanistan at London talks President Ashraf Ghani outlined his vision for a more self-reliant Afghanistan at a conference in London.

05 December 2014 14:03

Republican-led House blocks Obama immigration plan In a symbolic rebuke to US President Barack Obama's unilateral action on immigration, the Republican-led House of Representatives voted to block his plan.

05 December 2014 13:51

Ukraine, pro-Russia rebels announce December 9 truce Ukraine and the pro-Russian rebels said they had agreed to halt fire on December 9 under the terms of a truce aimed at ending one of Europe's bloodiest conflicts in decades.

05 December 2014 13:05

On first 'Constitution Day', China blocks protests China marked its first national Constitution Day with readings at schools across the country, activities promoting the rule of law, and the blocking of protests at Tiananmen Square.

05 December 2014 10:46

Taiwan's Ma quits as ruling party head after vote defeat Taiwan's Beijing-friendly President Ma Ying-jeou stepped down Wednesday as chairman of the ruling party.

03 December 2014 14:34

Kerry hosts first anti-Islamic State coalition meeting US Secretary of State John Kerry hosts the first high-level meeting of the 60-member coalition trying to crush the Islamic State militant group in Iraq and in Syria.

03 December 2014 13:56

US diplomats to argue against new Iran sanctions Top US diplomats will this week make a "strong case" to lawmakers to hold off on fresh Iran sanctions, hoping to avoid an ugly political showdown.

03 December 2014 12:21

Ashton Carter likely next Pentagon chief: reports The former number-two ranking official at the Pentagon, Ashton Carter, will likely be named as the next US defense secretary.

03 December 2014 11:37

NATO ministers boost support for Ukraine NATO foreign ministers approved fresh support for Ukraine and condemned Russia for backing pro-Moscow rebels.

03 December 2014 10:36

Japan kicks off election campaign in 'Abenomics referendum' Official campaigning kicked off in Japan before a December 14 election which Prime Minister has described as a referendum on his faltering "Abenomics" growth blitz.

02 December 2014 14:44

Moscow accuses NATO of 'destabilising' northern Europe Russia lashed out at NATO, saying its military drills in the Baltics could destroy northern Europe's stability.

02 December 2014 12:39

Putin says Russia cannot currently build South Stream pipeline Russian President said Russia could not currently continue with the construction of the South Stream pipeline to deliver gas to Europe.

02 December 2014 12:24

S. Korea president angered by 'groundless' rumours South Korean President hit out at "groundless" rumours circling her administration, some of which have touched on her personal life.

02 December 2014 09:40

Erdogan hosts Putin to tighten Turkey-Russia alliance Turkish President holds talks in Ankara with his Russian counterpart to tighten links which have survived potentially grave disputes over the Syria and Ukraine crises.

01 December 2014 13:29

Iraq PM says graft probe found 50,000 'ghost soldiers' Iraqi Prime Minister announced that an investigation had uncovered the existence of 50,000 "ghost soldiers", and promised a widening crackdown on corruption.

01 December 2014 11:27

Finland takes first step towards legalising gay marriage Finland's parliament voted in favour of same-sex marriage in a victory for campaigners who gathered thousands of signatures to force parliament to examine the issue.

29 November 2014 14:46

Brazil leader names pro-market Levy as finance minister Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff named Joaquim Levy to be her new finance minister as her government looks to steer the economy out of recession.

28 November 2014 12:51

Obama discusses immigration changes with Mexican president The leaders of the United States and Mexico spoke to discuss President Barack Obama's executive actions to overhaul aspects of America's immigration system.

27 November 2014 12:49

OPEC mulls oil supply glut weighing on crude prices OPEC ministers met to try to work out a deal to tackle rising oil supplies that are weighing heavily on crude prices and the cartel's revenues.

27 November 2014 12:40

Canada to dress Ukrainian soldiers for winter warfare Canada's Defense Minister Rob Nicholson announced the sending of winter coats, boots and gloves to dress 30,000 Ukrainian soldiers.

27 November 2014 11:04

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