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Sarkozy warns putting national interests first will kill G20

French President Nicolas Sarkozy warned that putting national interests first will kill off the G20, as ministers met to hammer out common criteria key to ensuring global financial stability.

Obama wades into budget battle in US states

The budget battle embroiling Washington is heating up in US states as newly elected Republican lawmakers move to bust public workers unions and slash services in the face of big deficits.

Bahrain protesters shot as heir promises talks

Bahraini security forces opened fire Friday on anti-regime protesters in the capital, with reports of up to 55 wounded.

Sea Festival to spotlight Spratly Archipelago

The fifth biennial Sea Festival will be held in Nha Trang City from June 11-15 with the Spratly Archipelago as a key topic.

Facebook adds civil unions to profiles

Facebook began letting over 600 million members indicate whether they are in civil unions or domestic partnerships.

G20 finance chiefs meet on global imbalances

G20 ministers gather in Paris Friday to hammer out common criteria for measuring global economic imbalances at a two-day session.

Libya crackdown on protests kills 24: rights group

Libyan security forces killed at least 24 people in a violent crackdown on anti-regime demonstrations during a "Day of Anger".

Napoli, Liverpool held to draws in Europa League

Serie A title-chasers Napoli will travel to Spanish opponents Villarreal with their Europa League hopes in the balance after they were held 0-0.

New York oil rebounds amid Middle East jitters

Oil prices in New York sharply rebounded in volatile trade once again dominated by concerns about spreading unrest in the oil-rich Middle East.

Vietnam poetry festival highlights Uncle Ho

The late President Ho Chi Minh was in the spotlight at Vietnam Poetry Day, held at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on February 17.

Tunisia's ex-leader Ben Ali hospitalised 'in coma'

Ousted Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali is hospitalised 'in coma' as more details of corruption under his rule came to light.

Seven die in Libya 'Day of Anger'

Seven people were killed in Libya as Moamer Kadhafi's regime sought to overshadow an opposition "Day of Anger" with its own rally in Tripoli.

Bahrain locked down after 5 protesters killed

Bahrain's leaders sent tanks into the streets, intensifying a crackdown that killed five protesters.

Four killed in Libya clashes: opposition, NGO

At least four people have been killed in clashes at demonstrations against the regime of Colonel Moamer Kadhafi.

Banksy graffiti ripped down, ahead of Oscars

British artist Banksy was ripped down in Hollywood, amid sightings of other pieces in a reported pre-Oscars publicity campaign in LA.

Obama calls parents of agent shot in Mexico

US President called the parents of a US agent killed in Mexico in the latest violent outburst in the Mexican government's crackdown on brutal drugs cartels.