1This week, the United Nations has finally been able to sanction an agreement over how to deal with Syria's chemical weapons. Interview with US Secretary of State, John Kerry.

2Iran's new President has appeared on national television in the United States, declaring that he came in peace. Does this mark a turning point in Iran's relationship with the West?

3Islamic terrorist organisation Al Shabaab besieged a Nairobi shopping mall this week, leaving over 60 people dead and hundreds more traumatised.

4Leader Ed Miliband has made a remarkable speech at the British Labour Party Conference that looks set to redefine his place in British politics.

5British Finance Minister George Osborne has taken the European Union to court over its decision to place a cap on banking bonuses, arguing that such a cap would hurt London's banking industry.

6The neo-Nazi group Golden Dawn has claimed its first life in Greece. The brutal murder of a 34 year old leftist supporter has awakened old demons with thousands of Greeks taking to the streets to voice their anger at neo-Nazism. However, it is becoming increasingly apparent that neo-Nazi supporters have infiltrated the Greek police force.

7German Chancellor Angela Merkel's staunch efforts to defend the rights of Germany's financial future have won her an historic third term, making her one of the world's most powerful leaders. A look at the rise and rise of Angela Merkel.

8A look at the week's international news headlines: including Australian asylum seekers; looming United States fiscal cliff.