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04 July 2009 12:06 BST

Iran 'brings charges against embassy official'

British embassy staff in Iran could face trial over Tehran protests

Iran has reportedly brought a formal charge against one British embassy official in Tehran.

According to a report in the Guardian newspaper, a 44-year-old Iranian who is the British embassy's chief... Full Story

Honduras pulls out of Organisation of American States
Honduras has pulled out of regional body, the Organisation of American states (OAS), as disputes over its recent coup continue. Full Story
U2 urges fans to support jailed Myanmar opposition leader
U2 have urged their fans to express support for jailed Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Full Story
North Korea conducts missile tests on US holiday
North Korea has launched a series of missiles off its eastern coast in a move that has raised tensions in the region again. Full Story

Sarah Palin resigns as Alaskan governor
Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has resigned as governor of Alaska prompting speculation that she is preparing to run for the country's presidency. Full Story

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Analysis: Call for harmony strikes note of discord in Iran
The ball is now firmly in the court of Mir Hossein Mousavi and his legions of green-clad supporters, writes Matthew Champion. Full Story

World In Conversation

Somalia: 'Worse than Darfur'
Somalia faces a humanitarian crisis far worse than that suffered by Sudan's Darfur region, a senior aid worker tells Alex Stevenson. Full Story

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EU election results 2009
Keep up to date with the EU parliament elections with our constantly updated and easy to read tables. Full Story

Comment: History repeating in North Korea?
The past often finds inconvenient ways of repeating itself. Full Story

Comment: Sri Lanka – and so it continues
Rajapaska may win the war, but he will not win the peace. Full Story