EU halts trade pact with Ukraine as thousands rally against government

EU halts trade pact with Ukraine as thousands rally against government

December 16, 2013 - 09:45 AMT  05:45 GMT
EU enlargement chief said the words and deeds of Yanukovich and his government on the deal were "further and further apart".
Iran pledges to continue nuke talks despite U.S. sanctions

Iran pledges to continue nuke talks despite U.S. sanctions

December 16, 2013 - 09:33 AMT  05:33 GMT
The West fears Iran's nuclear program could allow it to build nuclear weapons. Iran says its programme is for peaceful purposes.
Bachelet elected Chilean President for second time

Bachelet elected Chilean President for second time

December 16, 2013 - 09:30 AMT  05:30 GMT
With nearly 90% of the vote counted, Ms Bachelet had 62% to 38% for Evelyn Matthei, a former minister from the coalition.
36 killed in Aleppo helicopter bomb raid: activists

36 killed in Aleppo helicopter bomb raid: activists

December 16, 2013 - 09:11 AMT  05:11 GMT
President Bashar al-Assad's forces, battling rebels in a conflict, frequently deploy air power and artillery against rebel-held districts.
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