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A study released in March 2017 said that pollution from 2.6-million rigged Volkswagen cars sold in Germany would likely cause 1 200 premature deaths in Europe because of the excess emissions. (Fabian Bimmer/Reuters)

EU to cut new car emissions by 37.5% by 2030

The targets will require new cars sold in 2030 to emit 37.5% less carbon dioxide on average compared to 2021 levels

Clinton hints at unease over early Mubarak exit

Clinton hints at unease over early Mubarak exit

The timetable of President Hosni Mubarak’s departure lies with the Egyptian people but his early exit could raise electoral complications.

US concerned at Tunisia unrest, internet woes

The United States raised concerns with Tunisia about its handling of political unrest as well as its apparent "interference" with the internet.

Clinton seeks clean start in Middle East peace talks

Clinton seeks clean start in Middle East peace talks

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday sought a clean start in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.

US, Asian allies urge China to rein in North Korea

The US, South Korea and Japan all urged China to help rein in its ally North Korea and vowed solidarity in defending Seoul from any further attacks.

Uphill battle to prevent failed state in Yemen

The world community faces an uphill battle to help prevent Yemen from becoming a failed state like Somalia

Middle East leaders to hold bimonthly peace talks

Middle East leaders to hold bimonthly peace talks

Israeli and Palestinian leaders have cleared the first hurdle in what promises to be difficult negotiations.

Obama readies bold Middle East peace bid

Obama readies bold Middle East peace bid

President Barack Obama steps into Middle East peace efforts on Wednesday in a bold bid to relaunch direct Palestinian-Israeli negotiations.

Obama arrives at crossroads on Middle East policy

US President Barack Obama is arriving at a crossroads in his bold bid to revive Arab-Israeli peace talks.

Blair hits back at critics

British Prime Minister Tony Blair slapped down jeering trade union critics of his leadership and free-market policies on Tuesday, saying the reality of globalisation had to be…

UK royals targeted in alleged phone-intercept scam

British police stepped up a high-profile probe on Wednesday into suspicions that a senior tabloid newspaper journalist and two other men intercepted phone calls from staff close…

Lib Dems buffeted by gay sex, lies and alcohol

The race for the leadership of the Liberal Democrats, Britain’s second opposition party, was buffeted on Thursday by news reports of gay sex, lies and alcohol. Simon Hughes, the…

Sudan peace plan to pave way for investment

A blueprint for peace in Sudan could pave the way for increased investment from Western oil firms, now wrestling with security problems and charges they are helping Khartoum’s…