Nikkei index hits two-month high

Japan’s stock market ends its first session of 2009 up 2.1% and reaches its highest level for nearly two months.

New US embassy to open in Baghdad

The new US embassy in Baghdad - one of the most expensive ever built - is due to be officially opened.

Mumbai evidence given to Pakistan

India says it has handed over evidence to Pakistan linking the Mumbai attacks to “elements” in that country.

Gunmen shoot policeman in Athens

A Greek riot policeman is seriously injured by attackers armed with Kalashnikov automatic weapons in Athens, officials say.

Envoys race to halt Gaza violence

Top European envoys including the French president embark on a bid to halt the violence in Gaza.

Scientists urge fence to save Tasmanian Devil from cancer

Australian scientists say they want to build a fence on Tasmania to prevent the spread of a cancer that could wipe out the Tasmanian Devil.

Obama commerce nominee pulls out

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson withdraws as Barack Obama’s nominee for US commerce secretary.

Scientists dismiss ‘detox myth’

Products that claim to help the body “detox” are often based on meaningless claims, scientists warn.

EU ponders Russia-Ukraine gas row

European Union officials are to meet to assess the impact of falling gas supplies after the Russia-Ukraine dispute.

Tamil Tiger rebels ‘kill 53′ soldiers

Tamil Tiger rebels in northern Sri Lanka say they have killed 53 government soldiers - a claim the army denies.

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