US vice-president, Joe Biden, delivers his speech at the Munich security conference. Photograph: Johannes Simon/Getty Images (The Guardian)MIDDLE EAST
Cyprus: Ship won't be returned to Iran. Meanwhile .... Iran: US must rethink policies for reconciliation. The UK foreign Minister tells Iran to take this opportunity for reconciliation. Even Vice President Biden gets into the act.
Iran behind attempt to funnel millions of dollars into Gaza from Egypt. Hamas will make its intentions for a truce with Israel soon.
Top Hamas strongman emerges from post-war hiding.
Israeli polls predict Netanyahu win in close race. More election news here and here.
Saudi Arabia: Oil facilities on terrorist hit list.
Saudi Arabia says only mosques allowed.
ASIA
Up to 50 terror camps active in Pakistan: Army chief. Also .... Taliban say they killed Polish contractor in Pakistan.
Fires rage in Australia, 25 confirmed dead. More news here and here.
China orders $13-billion drought relief for wheat growers. More news on China's drought here and here.
North Korea expresses openness to nuclear talks.
AFRICA
Rebels target new Somali president with mortars.
Military repels attack on gas plant in Nigeria.
More wrangling in Zimbabwe on way to formation of unity government.
Madagascar soldiers shoot protesters, some dead. People are warned not to travel to the country.
Over 3m Somalis dependent on food aid.
EUROPE
Pope to address Jews after bishop denies Holocaust.
Germany arrests terrorist suspected of supplying Al Qaeda.
Anglo-French tension in spotlight.
Ukrainian PM speaks out against pipelines bypassing Ukraine.
Russia says it is ready for more arms cuts.
AMERICAS
Ex-hostage: Colombian rebels killed lawmakers in cold blood, calls the act a war crime.
Venezuela's opposition protests ending term limits.
New constitution takes effect in Bolivia.
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