Blasts kills seven in Afghanistan
Three explosions just minutes apart rocked Kandahar on Monday night, killing up to four Afghan police officers in the nation's largest city in the south.
Drones Kill Westerners in Pakistan
Drone aircraft operated by the Central Intelligence Agency killed several militants with German citizenship in the mountains of Pakistan.
Congress getting frustrated with Pakistan as a war ally
The closure of a key supply route for coalition forces in Afghanistan, a spate of attacks on NATO fuel tankers and criticism of U.S. drone strikes are fueling frustration in Congress over Pakistan's performance as an ally in the war against militants.
US mid-terms 'set to break spending records'
Spending on next month's Congressional elections in the US is expected to reach $4 billion after rules on campaign financing were relaxed by a Supreme Court judgement that has opened the floodgates.
Cities in Debt Turn to States, Adding Strain
A growing number of towns and cities are seeking refuge in programs that many states provide as alternatives to federal bankruptcy court.
Iraqis flock to Baghdad's 4D cinema
After years of sanctions and conflict which almost killed off a once thriving industry, a new sort of cinema has opened up in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
New austerity measures for Greece
The Greek government announces new austerity measures in its 2011 draft budget in an attempt to restore the country's finances.
Is Bosnia One Step Closer to Unity -- Or Collapse?
The results of Bosnia's elections on Sunday show voters moving tentatively away from ethnic tension and towards change. But can its leaders come together quickly enough to save the country from falling apart?
Geert Wilders trial suspended after he attacks judge
The anti-Islam politician told a Dutch court that he stood by his opinions that Islam is as dangerous as Nazism, as he went on trial for inciting racial hatred.
Strong Swiss Franc crushes East European home buyers
Ildiko Papp can calmly discuss the collapse of her family company and break-ins at her home and business. Mention the Swiss franc, however, and she struggles to keep from crying.
'Made in Italy?has prestige in China
When Fabio Trassarti brought the footwear brand Giovanni Giusti to the Chinese market in 2005 with a single outlet in Beijing, he insisted the labels said Made in Italy to appeal to his Asian clientele.
Did militant Israeli settlers burn mosque near Bethlehem?(Yes)
Many Israelis suspect militant Israeli settlers, seeking to incite religious violence and undermine peace negotiations, attacked a Palestinian mosque near Bethlehem.
Iran and Egypt to resume flights
Egypt and Iran agree to resume direct flights between their capitals for the first time in three decades
Rail row threatens to derail Merkel
Opponents of a multibillion-euro rail modernisation project in Stuttgart were gearing up to take to the streets tonight to demonstrate against a scheme that could determine the future of Angela Merkel's government
Haiti still waiting for aid pledged by U.S., others
Nearly nine months after the magnitude 7 earthquake of Jan. 12, more than a million Haitians still live on the streets amid piles of rubble. One reason: Not a cent of the $1.15 billion the U.S. promised for rebuilding has arrived.
Yanukovych Expected to Fire 2 Ministers in Days
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych is expected to use new presidential powers to dismiss two ministers by the end of the week, the justice minister said
Nobel Prize given for test tube baby research
The Nobel Prize in medicine went to a man whose work led to the first test tube baby, an achievement that helped bring 4 million infants into the world and raised challenging new questions about human reproduction.
Fifa issues world ban to Nigeria
Fifa suspends Nigeria from international competition because of government interference in the sport.
Prisoners 'should work 40 hours'
Prisoners in England and Wales should work a 40-hour week, says the Justice Secretary Ken Clarke.
Luzhkov steps up fight with Kremlin
Moscow's sacked mayor, Yuri Luzhkov, today announced plans to create a new public movement to fight for democracy, in what amounted to an escalation in his battle with the Kremlin.
Kazakhstan launches state caviar monopoly
Kazakhstan is launching a state monopoly caviar brand onto the world market to take advantage of the first internationally agreed quotas in three years.
English becomes Europe's second language
English has become Europe's second language of choice with two thirds of people in the continent able to speak it, according to a survey.
Police horses may be put out to grass
After 250 years, mounted police could be unhorsed by spending cuts
Berlin Wall Shooting Game Stirs Anger
A German student has created a computer game giving players a taste of life as an East German border guard shooting political fugitives fleeing to the West, to the outrage of victims' relatives.
Human waste used to power homes
Didcot householders become the first in the UK to use gas piped into the national grid which is derived from human waste.
'World's smallest apartment' on sale in Rome
A former porter's closet measuring five square metres (55 sq ft) has gone on the market in Rome at £43,000
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