THE WORLD THIS WEEK !

A look at what could be dominating the headlines around the world this week - and some key background on those events.

MONDAY 10 DECEMBER
LOOK OUT FOR

In-depth coverage of the climate change conference including:
Chris Hogg on energy-efficient Japan
David Shukman in Borneo on protecting forests
A series of features exploring the theme of freedom of speech to coincide with 75 years of the BBC World Service
75 years of the World Service

Cristina comes to power: Newly-elected Argentine President Cristina Kirchner is formally sworn in Buenos Aires at the start of a four-year term.
Kirchner's policies remain mystery

Power on trial: The trial of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is due to begin in Lima. Mr Fujimori is charged with human rights violations and corruption.
Profile: Alberto Fujimori

Mr Fujimori led Peru during the 1990sRighting wrongs: Monday marks the International Day of Human Rights. The UN rights body, the Human Rights Council is due to meet in Geneva.
Human rights 'eroded worldwide'

Fallen mogul: Conrad Black, the Canadian media baron convicted of fraud, is to be sentenced in Chicago. Prosecutors are seeking a prison term of up to 25 years. Black is planning to appeal against the conviction.
The fall of Conrad Black

TUESDAY 11 DECEMBER

Happy Birthday Kyoto: Tuesday marks the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol, which sets targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Q&A: The Kyoto Protocol

Symbolic service: A regular freight train service between South and North Korea is due to make a journey across the border, the first for more than half a century.
Koreas agree train service

WEDNESDAY 12 DECEMBER

Paralysis: A general strike across Greece is planned in protest at the government's controversial plans to reform pensions.
Greek strike over spending cuts

Retreating glaciers are a sign of global warming
Blue planet: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is due to attend the international climate change talks on global warming in Bali, Indonesia. Governments are discussing whether a further set of binding targets to cut emissions is needed.
Key summit opens in Bali.

Dubai trial: A verdict is expected in the trial of two Emiratis accused of raping a 15-year-old French-Swiss boy.
Emiratis tried for raping youth

Diva's dresses: Personal objects belonging to Greek-American opera diva Maria Callas, including ball gowns and love letters are to go under the hammer at an auction house in Milan.
BBC Four: Callas documentary

THURSDAY 13 DECEMBER

New treaty: European Union member states are to sign the Lisbon Treaty, an agreement which replaces the draft constitution, jettisoned after France and the Netherlands voted against it in referendums in 2005.
Q&A: The Lisbon Treaty

Carla farewell: Chief UN War Crimes Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte steps down from a role she has held since 1999. Famed for her ruthlessness, she has led tribunals over war crimes carried out both in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda.
Profile: Carla Del Ponte

FRIDAY 14 DECEMBER

Climate conclusions: The UN climate change conference ends in Bali, Indonesia with the adoption of a statement by member states.
Animated guide to climate change

Extraordinary congress: The final day of a special meeting of Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party is expected to confirm incumbent President Robert Mugabe as the candidate in the 2008 presidential elections.
Mugabe hails Zimbabwe 'new dawn'

SATURDAY 15 DECEMBER

Choosing a candidate: Russia's Communist Party holds a congress in the capital, Moscow, to choose a presidential candidate for the forthcoming March election.
Russia's Ivanov steps out of shadows

SUNDAY 16 DECEMBER

Michelle Bachelet is the first woman to hold the presidency in Chile. South to south: Chile's President Michelle Bachelet is to travel to Bolivia to meet both the country's President Evo Morales and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Country profile: Bolivia

New leadership: South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC) is due to choose a new head. President Thabo Mbeki is seeking re-election as party president but is being challenged for the role by deputy president Jacob Zuma.
Crucial year for ANC
BBC NEWS REPORT.