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Troops in Afghanistan
U.S. President Barack Obama announced a troop surge of 30,000 to speed up the battle against Taliban insurgents and train Afghan security forces and clear the way for the U.S. to begin to reduce forces in 18 months. Factbox
Hamid Karzai sworn in as Afghan president
Hamid Karzai is to be sworn in for a second term at a ceremony attended by international dignitaries looking for signs of Karzai’s commitment against corruption. Timeline
Political turmoil in Iran
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's victory against Mirhossein Mousavi sparked demonstrations and bloody street battles in Tehran after presidential elections. Timeline
Ups and Downs of Gordon Brown as PM
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's government was routed in European and local elections after the fallout from a scandal over politicians' expenses. Timeline
Financial crisis in Britain
The global financial crisis is far-reaching. This interactive timeline examines some of the significant events in Britain as politicians and private sector confront economic challenges. Timeline
Political impact of credit crisis
The credit crisis has caused political and economic change across Europe, the Middle East and Africa this year. Here are some of the major changes. Factbox
Summit to Summit - the G8 in Italy
Italy has invited 40 nations and organisations, representing 90 percent of the world economy, to the annual G8 summit in the mountain city of L'Aquila. Timeline
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Unity government in Zimbabwe
Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and President Robert Mugabe formed a unity government last February but problems remain over the power-sharing deal depriving the country of Western aid. Factbox
Casualties of expenses scandal in UK
MPs have received thousands of pounds of public money for claims leading to parliamentary suspensions and the resignation of the Speaker of the House of Commons. Factbox
Budget in Britain 2009
The British economy will shrink by 3.5 percent in 2009, Chancellor Alistair Darling said while delivering the annual budget amid record government borrowing levels. Timeline
Biggest corporate losses in Britain
The Royal Bank of Scotland reports Britain's biggest ever corporate loss of 24.1 billion pounds on Feb. 26, 2009. The loss reflects a 16.2 billion pound writedown against acquisitions. Factbox
Global disease outbreaks
Global economies face big challenges to manage and contain the spread of contagious diseases. This interactive timeline describes the human cost of some of the world's worst pandemics. Factbox
Global Water Supply - The facts
Water scarcity affects one in three people on every continent and is getting worse as water needs rise with population growth and increased usage by households and industry. Factbox
How Britain plans to reduce it's debt
Government and opposition are under pressure to spell out a credible debt-reduction strategy ahead of a parliamentary election that must be held by June 2010. Factbox
Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall
The 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall will be commemorated on Nov 9. The wall had split the city since it was put up by East German leader Walter Ulbricht in the summer of 1961. Timeline
THE 2009 NOBEL PRIZES
The 2009 Nobel season ended with Elinor Ostrom and Oliver Williamson winning the prize for Economics for their work in economic governance. Barack Obama won the Peace Prize and said he would accept the award as a "call to action". Factbox
The Ashes cricket test matches
Australia start their Ashes cricket series defence on July 8. The Australians won the last series in Australia in 2007 by five test matches to zero after losing the 2005 Ashes by two matches to one in England in 2005. Factbox
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Conflict in Somalia
Western nations and Somalia's neighbours are worried that
if Islamist insurgents succeed in toppling the fragile government, the country will become a safe haven for al Qaeda training camps and hardline Islamists who will destabilise the region. Factbox
Poverty and anger in Nigeria
Mismanagement and graft over decades have imperilled Nigeria's development, deterred investment, undermined democracy and deepened conflicts both economic and religious.. Factbox
Elections in Greece
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis launched a difficult election campaign on Sept. 3 after calling an early parliamentary vote for Oct. 4 to seek a new mandate and deal with a sharp economic crisis. Factbox
Global Coverage
Berlin Wall: 20 years on
World leaders hailed the ordinary people who helped bring down the Wall. Full Coverage | Slideshow
War in Afghanistan
Leaders face increasing public skepticism over the eight-year war in Afghanistan Full Coverage
Oil in Spotlight
A bullish International Energy Agency 2010 forecast shows oil demand at 86.2 million barrels a day. Full Coverage
Politics in Britain
Labour Party ratings have been hit by recession and a rising death toll among UK troops in Afghanistan. Full Coverage
Green Business
Green businesses operate amid gloomy prophesies about global warming and its impact. Full Coverage
Small Business
Running a small business requires stamina -- find tips and features on our special page. Full Coverage
