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Monday 26th October

Baghdad bombs kill 155

Carly Nyst, 26 October 2009

Two consecutive suicide bombs near Baghdad's Green Zone kill 155 people and wound more than 500. Fourteen die in helicopter crashes in Afghanistan. Palestine rules out immediate return to peace talks. Iran indicates openness to UN deal. All this and much more in today's security briefing.

Monday 19th October

Suicide bomb in Iran kills 42

Carly Nyst, 19 October 2009

42 people killed and dozens injured in a suicide bombing in Iran's southeast. Civilians flee as Pakistan launches South Waziristan offensive. South Sudan village raided, seven die. Gun battles and bombings in southern Russia. UN passes resolution in support of Gaza report. All in today's security briefing.

Monday 12th October

Airstrikes target Pakistan Taliban after weekend of deadly militant attacks

Carly Nyst, 12 October 2009

Militant attacks prompt Pakistan to accelerate Waziristan offensive. UN representative admits fraud in Afghanistan election. Turkey and Armenia normalize relations. All this and much more in today's update.

Monday 5th October

Pressure on Obama mounts after deadly day in Afghanistan

Carly Nyst, 5 October 2009

Pressure mounts on Obama after deaths of eight US soldiers in Afghanistan. Iran agrees to inspection of secret nuclear plant. China strengthens bonds with North Korea after state visit. All this and much more in today’s security briefing.

Monday 28th September

Iran courts controversy with long-range missile tests

Carly Nyst, 28 September 2009

Iran test-fires long-range missiles capable of striking Israel and American bases in the Persian Gulf. Somali government ousts insurgents from central town. Six die in Iraq minibus bomb. Honduras suspends civil liberties to forestall revolution. Security forces open fire as opposition gather in Guinea capital. All this and more in today's update.

Monday 21st September