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Iran told to put nuclear plant on hold

An IAEA logo (picture: Reuters)

Iran is ordered to freeze activities at its secret uranium enrichment plant "immediately" after an overhwelming vote of censure by the UN's nuclear watchdog.

Afghanistan: key dates for Karzai

Afghan President Hamid Karzai passes an honour guard in Kabul as he arrives for his swearing in ceremony as the country's president for another five years. (Credit: Getty)

A look back at the key dates and turning points which led to President Hamid Karzai's second five-year term as Afghan leader.

'Armed forces champions' for job centres

Ella Roberts stands with her father, Lance Corporal Steven Roberts, as three hundred soldiers of 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh walked through Chester. (Credit: Getty)

The families of troops are being promised extra help in getting jobs and accessing childcare, as the government fights off public bad feeling over the campaign in Afghanistan.

Karzai sworn in as Afghan president

Hamid Karzai (picture: Reuters)

As he was sworn in for a second term of office, Afghan President Hamid Karzai has pledged forces to take back control of their country's security within five years. Nick Paton Walsh reports.

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