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North Korea seeks talks with US

The move comes days after planned negotiations between the two Koreas broke down.

Expert: British economy can beat recession

Expert: British economy can beat recession

But consumer spending is still below peak levels and lags behind most other G7 countries.

‘Reformist’ Rouhani wins Iran election

‘Reformist’ Rouhani wins Iran election

Former Presidents Mohammad Khatami and Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani voiced their support for Rouhani.

Obama to defend surveillance scheme at G8

Obama to defend surveillance scheme at G8

The surveillance scheme has sparked an outcry in Europe over concerns about privacy intrusions.

Iranians vote in key presidential poll

Iranians vote in key presidential poll

Nearly 50.5 million eligible voters can cast a ballot, according to Iran's interior ministry.

Obama reconsiders Syria options

The US and its allies are worried about recent Syrian government gains with the help of Hezbollah fighters.

UN says nearly 93,000 killed in Syria conflict

UN says nearly 93,000 killed in Syria conflict

Statistical analysts who produced the report say the total is likely to underestimate the actual number of killings.

Qatar, UAE markets to be reclassified

The move was anticipated after local stock exchanges upgraded their regulatory standards.

UN appoints new Congo envoy

The M23 movement have threatened to attack the towns of Goma, Beni and Butembo in eastern Congo.

Europe: Danube flooding subsides

Torrential rains have caused the worst flooding in a decade in Austria, Hungary, Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.