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Merkel: We need the euro

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told voters the euro had secured German jobs and prosperity as she made a defence of the single currency the centrepiece of her campaign.

Just one woman in Abbott's Cabinet

Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott says he's disappointed there will be just one woman in his 19-member Cabinet.

Inquiry to ask how abuse went unnoticed

Australians yesterday began hearing details of how some of their most trusted organisations allowed child abuse to continue.

US plotted to oust me, says Mubarak

Egypt's former leader Hosni Mubarak claimed the United States was plotting to overthrow him as far back as 2005.

Rudd needs help to drive out possums

Tony Abbott has delayed moving into Australia's official prime ministerial residence.

Obama: We will hold those responsible for this 'cowardly act'

Kerry to meet with Chinese foreign minister

House Republican criticizes Benghazi review

Defense official: Several killed, as many as 10 wounded in Navy Yard shooting

Australia to start turning back asylum seekers

Prime Minister elect Tony Abbott says Australia's contentious new policy on asylum seekers that includes turning back their boats to Indonesia would begin this week when his government is sworn in.

Summers withdraws from consideration for Fed chief

Fed likely to slow bond buys despite tepid economy

Summers withdraws name from Fed consideration

Obama: Budget tightening could widen income gap

Lawmakers debate whether US was outfoxed on Syria

France targets high-tech future

President Francois Hollande denied he was returning France to the age of state interventionism as he launched 34 projects.