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A German woman abducted in Iraq three weeks ago has been freed.Archaeologist Susanne Osthoff, 43, who’s spent more than a decade working on excavations in Iraq… 18/12/05 08:12 CET
Sharon stable after “minor stroke”The condition of Israel’s Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has improved after he suffered a minor… 18/12/05 08:12 CET
WTO deal fades in and out of viewThere has been a last-minute hitch in a deal to end farm export subsidies. Brazil has refused to… 18/12/05 08:12 CET
Blair pilloried over EU budget dealBritish Prime Minister Tony Blair has defended the EU budget deal in the face of fierce criticism… 18/12/05 08:12 CET
All change in Bolivia as presidential poll gets underwayBolivia goes to the polls today to elect a new president. Slightly ahead is Evo Morales, an anti-… 18/12/05 08:12 CET
Bolivian voters make crucial choiceBolivians have been voting in presidential elections which could see the country elect its first… 18/12/05 07:12 CET
Trade deal marks breakthrough for WTOWorld Trade Organisation ministers have adopted a final draft of an agreement for the 150 member… 18/12/05 07:12 CET
EU adds pressure to Hamas over upcoming parliamentary pollThe European Union has joined US lawmakers in their threats to curb aid to the Palestinian… 18/12/05 07:12 CET
Cheney pays surprise visit to IraqThe US Vice-President, Dick Cheney has made a surprise trip to Iraq amid growing calls for American… 18/12/05 07:12 CET
Australian police brace for more race riotsIn Australia, thousands of people have marched through Sydney to rally against racism following… 18/12/05 07:12 CET
Hong Kong police braced for more violencePolice in Hong Kong fear more violence as anti-globalisation protesters march through the city… 18/12/05 01:12 CET
International concern over Hamas move to contest electionsThe Palestinian militant group Hamas has said it will run in parliamentary elections next month… 18/12/05 01:12 CET
WTO ministers set to vote on declarationA final draft deal is on the table at the WTO conference in Hong Kong. The breakthrough comes after… 18/12/05 01:12 CET
