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Russia’s WTO membership plans further delayedRussia will not join the World Trade Organisation this year and maybe not even next year. That is… 31/07/06 07:07 CET
Beirut stock market reopensDespite the fact that Lebanon’s economy is in ruins, Beirut’s stock market is about to reopen. It… 31/07/06 07:07 CET
world news
Israel will not agree to immediate ceasefireWhile it has agreed to suspend air attacks on Lebanon for 48 hours, Israel has said it is not ready… 31/07/06 12:07 CET
Middle East: Rice says ceasefire possible this weekWrapping up her second peace mission to the Middle East in a week, US Secretary of State… 31/07/06 12:07 CET
Israel calls Qana “a hub for Hezbollah”Bodies are still being pulled from the rubble in the bombed village of Qana. More than 50 people… 31/07/06 12:07 CET
Mexican opposition demands vote recountThe leftist candidate who was defeated in Mexico’s presidential election earlier this month has… 31/07/06 12:07 CET
History is made as DR Congo holds electionsPolls have closed in the Democratic Republic of Congo – following the first free elections there in… 31/07/06 07:07 CET
Lull in Israeli bombardment for southern LebanonIn the face of mounting international pressure, Israel has agreed to suspend its aerial bombardment… 31/07/06 07:07 CET
African migrants flood to European islandsA boat carrying more than 100 African migrants arrived on Monday at the Italian island of… 31/07/06 07:07 CET
UN ultimatum for Iran’s nuclear activityThe United Nations Security Council is demanding that Iran suspend all its nuclear operations. The… 31/07/06 07:07 CET
Thousands flee south LebanonTaking advantage of the lull in air strikes, thousands of people are fleeing their villages in… 31/07/06 07:07 CET
Bush calls for sustainable solution to Lebanon crisisThe US President has resisted calls for an immediate ceasefire, saying his goal is sealing a… 31/07/06 07:07 CET
UN “deplores” Qana loss of lifeThe United Nations Security Council has expressed “extreme shock and distress” over the attack on… 31/07/06 07:07 CET
Washington defends search for long term regional solutionThe United States wants any peace agreement to be linked to the disarmament of Hizbollah and… 31/07/06 07:07 CET
Demonstrations across Europe in support of LebanonThe stricken people of Lebanon have gathered to hold a vigil in memory of the victims of Qana. At… 31/07/06 07:07 CET
Israel agrees to partial suspension of air attacksThere has been some respite for Lebanese civilians but not for Hizbollah in the Middle East. Israel… 31/07/06 06:07 CET
Aid agencies make most of halt in Lebanon airstrikesInternational aid agencies are trying to make the most of a 48-hour cessation of air strikes to… 31/07/06 06:07 CET
