At least two blasts hit busy areas of the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore killing at least 20 people, police say.
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Peace talks in doubt over housing
On March - 11 - 2010
The Palestinian Authority says indirect talks with Israel will be “very difficult” if more homes are built on occupied land as planned.
US in Mid-East push, amid homes row
On March - 9 - 2010
US Vice-President Joe Biden leads the latest Mid-East peace drive, after Israel enrages Palestinians by approving new settlements.
‘Hundreds dead’ in Nigeria attack
On March - 8 - 2010
About 500 people were killed in a revenge attack after religious clashes near the Nigerian city of Jos, local officials say.
Bloody start to Iraq’s election
On March - 7 - 2010
At least 24 people have been killed in a bloody start to Iraq’s second parliamentary election since the 2003 invasion.
Icelanders vote on payback plan
On March - 6 - 2010
Iceland is voting on a deal to repay the UK and Netherlands over the Icesave bank collapse, with a big “no” vote expected.
China slows military spending surge
On March - 4 - 2010
China says it will end a long period of double-digit growth in military spending, but its 7.5% target will still alarm the West.
Iraqi suicide bombings ‘kill 29′
On March - 3 - 2010
Three suicide attacks in the central Iraqi city of Baquba kill at least 29 people and injure 40, days ahead of landmark elections.
Chile struggles to stop looting
On March - 2 - 2010
A curfew in Chile’s second city, Concepcion, is extended as troops struggle to contain looting after the earthquake.
Chile steps up rescue after quake
On March - 1 - 2010
Chile announces emergency measures after a massive quake kills more than 700 people and wreaks widespread destruction.
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