
π The elections shaking up Eastern Europe
Plus: Assad gets the red carpet in China
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π The US launches 'Partnerships for Atlantic Cooperation'
Plus: An update on the situation in Guatemala
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π The EU's State of the Union
Plus: China opens its doors to Taiwan
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π The EU and US talk steel
Plus: Mexico gears up for an historic election
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π Foxconn billionaire enters Taiwan presidential race
Plus: Things are getting worse in Syria
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π The Aspen Security Forum
Plus: Mali's President gets sweeping powers
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π Global rice prices are on the rise
Plus: The worldβs wealthy are headed to Dubai
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π Colombia's last guerrilla group lays down arms
Plus: South Korea finally opens its banking sector
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π China imposes metal export curb
Plus: Senegal steps back from the brink
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π A police shooting triggers riots and soul-searching across France
Plus: Pakistan secures IMF deal
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