Will Mitt Romney's 'winning streak' last into Super Tuesday?

Tuesday saw a double win for Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney. The Arizona primary was plain sailing, but his victory was hard-won in his home state of Michigan, with ultra-conservative contender Rick Santorum trailing just behind. Romney is now the favourite to stand against Barack Obama - but the real test will come during next week's crucial Super Tuesday on March 6th, when ten states will vote for their choice of Republican candidate.

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GERMANY

Angela Merkel has swept to a second mandate as German Chancellor, this time securing a majority with her favoured coalition partner, the pro-business FDP, as the Social Democrats paid the price of an uncomfortable partnership with the CDU.

ISRAEL

Former PM Ehud Olmert in the dock

The former Prime Minister of the Jewish state is in court accused of corruption during his time as the mayor of Jerusalem. Ehud Olmert is the first Israeli PM to stand trial and his case is expected to go on for several months.

G20

Fulfilling pledges on reform and regulation

The leaders of the world's biggest economies have gathered in the US city of Pittsburgh. As many of the major economies are beginning to climb out of recession, the focus will be on reform and regulation.

24/09/2009 - UN

Gaddafi hijacks spotlight at General Assembly

Several world leaders delivered significant addresses at the 64th UN General Assembly on Wednesday but one controversial figure in particular hogged the UN limelight: Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

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Mideast peace talks still at a standstill

Were talks held in New York on Tuesday between US President Barack Obama, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas something of a breakthrough or merely another photo opportunity?