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With Pakistan's democratic transition still frail, criminal cases being opened against key government ministers and tensions between political parties rising, the weakness of the current leadership is evident.
18 March 2010
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Launch sight - Iranian rocket capabilities advance
As well as its escalating nuclear programme, Iran is also stepping up its missile capabilities. Using photographs and satellite imagery analysis, Nick Hansen examines the features of Iran's newest rocket and launch facility, and the North Korean connection in their development.
16 March 2010
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Causing affront – Ethiopian insurgent group strengthens position
The Ogaden National Liberation Front is playing an increasingly important role in the Horn of Africa's regional conflicts. Michael Horton explains why the ONLF will continue to be a long-term threat to Ethiopian interests in the Somali Region.
17 March 2010
Welcome to the jungle - Mexican drug cartels move into Colombia
The growing presence of Mexican crime groups in Colombia emphasises the connection between the Colombian and Mexican drug cartels.
12 March 2010
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Thai prime minister defiant in face of protests
On 15 March, Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva rejected the demand from anti-government protesters to resign before midday and call fresh elections.
15 March 2010
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Greece braces for hot summer of discontent
Greek unions will stage a general strike on 16 March in protest at the government's austerity measures.
09 March 2010
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US peace efforts hit by Israeli construction
US Vice-President Joe Biden's arrival in Israel on 8 March to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process was overshadowed by continued Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank.
10 March 2010
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Asian armies try to win friends and influence
The international Cobra Gold military exercises in February were the latest military diplomatic development in East Asia, with new participants reflecting changes in regional alliances.
02 March 2010
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Officer shooting was a reflex action
A firearms officer who shot dead a colleague during a training exercise has told an inquest it was an 'involuntary act'.
02 March 2010
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