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The Guardian
Last updated 10.03.2010 00:18:16 GMT+1

Britain to Karzai: you must talk to Taliban now
David Miliband issues plea as diplomats fear Afghanistan peace talks headed for failure

Clifford ends NoW action in £1m deal
Tabloid accused of buying silence after persuading celebrity PR agent to drop phone-hacking case

Israel approves plan for 1,600 homes
Interior ministry go-ahead for new settlement homes casts cloud over visit of US vice-president Joe Biden

Budget confirmed for 24 March
Treasury announcement on date for budget makes 6 May a racing certainty for the general election


New York Times
Last updated 10.03.2010 00:18:16 GMT+1

Half of Food Aid to Somalia Is Diverted, Report Says
As much as half the food aid sent to Somalia is diverted from needy people to a web of corrupt contractors, Islamist militants and local U.N. staff, according to a new report.

Israel Unveils Plan for New Settlements
JERUSALEM — The plan to build 1,600 new homes in Jerusalem is likely to complicate relations with the U.S. as Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. tours the region.

Some Iraq Results Coming Wednesday
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s electoral commission said Tuesday that it would announce partial results of parliamentary elections on Wednesday.

Gates Ambles Through a Former Taliban Village




Reuters
Last updated 10.03.2010 00:18:16 GMT+1

Clinton says elections key to Haiti stability
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged quake-stricken Haiti on Tuesday to hold legislative elections "as soon as appropriate," saying new polls were key to the stability and legitimacy of the Haitian government. | 

Two NATO soldiers killed in eastern Afghanistan

Nigeria urged to end impunity after village massacre

Vatican says wrong to single out Church over abuse


Wall Street Journal
Last updated 10.03.2010 00:18:16 GMT+1

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Israeli Building Plan Upends Biden's Agenda
The U.S. vice president criticized the surprise publication of a new Israeli plan to build in east Jerusalem, which could endanger the renewal of peace talks after a year hiatus.

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Togo Protesters Clash With Police
Riot police fired tear gas at more than 1,000 opposition protesters who gathered in Togo's capital, the fourth day of rising tensions following a disputed presidential election.

China, India Act on Climate Pact
China and India have given their qualified approval to the Copenhagen climate accord calling for voluntary limits on greenhouse gas emissions.

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Gates Praises Troops in Afghanistan
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told a hard-hit battle unit that its heavy losses have helped the U.S. begin to push back against the Taliban in southern Afghanistan.