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US relaxes some Burma sanctions, appoints ambassador – BBC News

BBC NewsUS relaxes some Burma sanctions, appoints ambassadorBBC NewsThe United States has eased some sanctions on investment and relations with Burma in response to political reform there. But Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said broader laws on san…

Greece readies for polls as euro crisis hits Spain – ABC Online

The GuardianGreece readies for polls as euro crisis hits SpainABC OnlineBy Europe correspondent Philip Williams, wires Greece has installed a crisis government ahead of next month's elections, as fears over its possible euro exit rocked Spain and I…

Seven snubs for Cameron… the revenge of France’s new leader ahead of first … – Daily Mail

Daily MailSeven snubs for Cameron… the revenge of France's new leader ahead of first …Daily MailBy Tim Shipman New French president Francois Hollande will deliver seven snubs to David Cameron today after the Prime Minister publicly backed his o…

Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev says action on Syria, Iran may go nuclear – Times of India

CBS NewsRussian PM Dmitry Medvedev says action on Syria, Iran may go nuclearTimes of IndiaMOSCOW: Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev warned on Thursday that military action against sovereign states could lead to a regional nuclear war, starkly voic…

North Korea Seen Restarting Work on Nuclear Reactor – Bloomberg

Telegraph.co.ukNorth Korea Seen Restarting Work on Nuclear ReactorBloombergNorth Korea has restarted construction on a nuclear reactor that is an essential component in building nuclear weapons, according to a US university monitoring project. Commerci…

Royal diamond from India fetches a dazzling $9.5m – Times of India

The GuardianRoyal diamond from India fetches a dazzling $9.5mTimes of IndiaGeneva: A diamond coveted by kings, queens and princes for centuries, used to reinforce alliances between nations and pawned to pay off royal debts sold for $9.57 million at Sot…

Caretaker government for Greece until June elections – Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science MonitorCaretaker government for Greece until June electionsChristian Science MonitorPanagiotis Pikramenos, a senior judge, will lead an interim government of 16 until elections are held. By Elena Becatoros and Nicholas Paphitis, The A…

Ratko Mladic trial starts in The Hague – ABC Online

Globe and MailRatko Mladic trial starts in The HagueABC OnlineTONY EASTLEY: For a 70 year old facing the rest of his life in prison the former Bosnian-Serb army chief Ratko Mladic appeared unrepentant, even truculent, as his trial got underway in The H…

NATO invites Pakistani president to Chicago summit amid signs Islamabad to … – Washington Post

CBS NewsNATO invites Pakistani president to Chicago summit amid signs Islamabad to …Washington PostISLAMABAD — NATO on Tuesday invited Pakistan's president to the upcoming Chicago summit on Afghanistan, the strongest sign yet that Islamabad is …

Murdoch lieutenant among six charged with conspiracy – Globe and Mail

Globe and MailMurdoch lieutenant among six charged with conspiracyGlobe and MailOne of Rupert Murdoch's most trusted lieutenants and five people close to her were charged Tuesday with conspiring to hide evidence of phone hacking, bringing the scand…

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