Iranian dissent will slow promised Caspian Sea accord

Russia's foreign minister has said a deal is nearly there but Iran still fears losing out when the sea is divided up

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EU-Swiss institutional framework progress will be slow

Postponing a deal will not impede progress on side issues but failure would be a serious setback for Swiss-EU ties

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Renewed Ukraine-Russia gas ties will be temporary

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The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that parties to the American Convention must recognise same-sex marriage

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Political and legal challenges will surround talks, while the time pressure intensifies

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A new international deal is sought on biodiversity conservation at sea

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A crackdown on both legal and illegal immigration will crimp consumption, productivity and labour market growth

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The Ethiopian premier is visiting Egypt to address concerns over the flagship Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s diplomatic charm offensive has been partly successful

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The president is to appoint a new cabinet after resignations following his pardon for former President Alberto Fujimori

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