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# Diplomatic Relations

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Ireland to close its embassy in the Vatican

Embasies in Iran and East Timor will also close ‘to implement savings’.

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Nov 3rd 2011, 6:08 PM

# Asia

Pakistan's Prime Minister visits to China to strengthen ties

Pakistan strengthens ties with China as relations with the United States become more strained following the fatal raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound.

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May 17th 2011, 2:31 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: McKillen judgment due today; the secret star wars between the US and China; and why there’s no more red for Chris’s ladies.

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Feb 3rd 2011, 8:23 AM