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Chavez aide Maduro sworn in as Venezuela President

Chavez aide Maduro sworn in as Venezuela President

New presidential elections are expected to be held within 30 days.

North Korea suspends all non-aggression pacts with South

North Korea suspends all non-aggression pacts with South

The 15 nation UNSC, including China, unanimously approved further sanctions against North Korea.

Russia, Vietnam talk military cooperation

Russia, Vietnam talk military cooperation

Vietnam became one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, averaging around 8 per cent annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth from 1990 to 1997.

Hugo Chavez dead at 58

Hugo Chavez dead at 58

Chavez, 58, ruled the oil-rich country for 14 years, weathering down a coup and opposition from the US and its allies.

New African force to deploy at Rwanda border

New African force to deploy at Rwanda border

The UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO with 19,000 troops had been unable to end the fighting.

Obama bashes Republicans over budget cuts

Obama bashes Republicans over budget cuts

The spending cuts would impact everything from defense to government-funded child daycare centers.

Hollande, Putin find little consensus on Syria

Hollande, Putin find little consensus on Syria

In their joint press conference, Putin said he had heated debate with the French leader on Syria.

Mali not ready for UN forces says France

Mali not ready for UN forces says France

France’s UN ambassador says that he does not expect an early exit from Mali.

Hollande’s Moscow trip to centre on Syria

Hollande’s Moscow trip to centre on Syria

France has called for more support for rebels hoping to overthrow the Syrian government.

Election leaves Italy in ‘delicate’ deadlock

Election leaves Italy in ‘delicate’ deadlock

The center-left coalition is set to win control of Italy's lower house but fell short of winning a majority in the Senate.