Rebels in Mali start counter-offensive

Rebels in Mali start counter-offensive
Obama warns Republicans on debt limit
EU berates China over steel subsidies
Election threatens to destabilise Kenya
Kurds’ way to peace riddled with spoilers
EU bailout not for Slovenia, says president
Online activist’s death prompts call for reform
Syria tightens control on Lebanon border
Beijing confronts pollution dilemma
Berlusconi sex trial to proceed

Posted: 14 Jan 2013 07:00 AM PST

France appears intent on damaging the Islamist rebels' military power and said that air strikes on militant bases in Gao had 'tangible results'

Obama warns Republicans on debt limit

Posted: 14 Jan 2013 10:16 AM PST

Combative president tells Republicans that US is not a 'deadbeat nation'

EU berates China over steel subsidies

Posted: 14 Jan 2013 12:53 PM PST

The EU executive arm in a report said Beijing was helping makers of organic coated steel to obtain raw materials at below market prices

Election threatens to destabilise Kenya

Posted: 14 Jan 2013 08:53 AM PST

Victory for Uhuru Kenyatta, who faces charges at the International Criminal Court, could undermine western influence in east Africa

Kurds’ way to peace riddled with spoilers

Posted: 14 Jan 2013 09:34 AM PST

Stakes are high, for Turkey and for a region whose borders face their severest test since the fall of the Ottomans. Ankara could hold the key

EU bailout not for Slovenia, says president

Posted: 14 Jan 2013 12:05 PM PST

President Pahor calls for justice system overhaul for scandal-hit country before its people will be willing to accept more economic austerity measures

Online activist’s death prompts call for reform

Posted: 14 Jan 2013 11:27 AM PST

Social media channels and blogs erupted with a debate over who should have access to information and to what extent government prosecutors should police these online services

Syria tightens control on Lebanon border

Posted: 14 Jan 2013 12:24 PM PST

Rebels are becoming worried as the regime blocks supply routes that are strategically vital in the fighters' battle to take control of Damascus

Beijing confronts pollution dilemma

Posted: 14 Jan 2013 02:00 AM PST

Chinese and international experts say the willingness of officials to sacrifice environmental concerns for economic growth is the biggest challenge

Berlusconi sex trial to proceed

Posted: 14 Jan 2013 07:20 AM PST

The billionaire's lawyers had wanted to delay proceedings until after election but judges' ruling means a verdict could come during the campaign