Pakistan disaster 'worse than tsunami'
The United Nations says the disaster in Pakistan, where nearly 14 million people have been affected by monsoon flooding, is on a bigger scale than the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004.
Rice yields falling under warming
Rice yields are falling across Asia as average temperatures rise, researchers show - with further declines to come.
Canadian's 'confessions' allowed
Alleged confessions of a Canadian being held at Guantanamo Bay can be heard at his trial, a US military judge has ruled.
US military aid to Lebanon put on hold
The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Monday he has suspended U.S. military aid to Lebanon's army amid growing concern in Congress that American-supplied weapons could threaten Israel....
Hepatitis rates in Egypt at ‘epidemic’ level
More than half a million new cases occur each year in the country, new data shows. 
China landslide death toll jumps
The death toll from landslides in north-west China rises to 337, with 1,148 people missing, state-run Xinhua news agency reports.
Russia reduces harvest forecast
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warns this year's drought-hit grain harvest will be worse than previously forecast.
Egypt Inaugurates River Nile Cargo Ships to Support Trade with Sudan
Egyptian Prime Minister Dr Ahmed Nazif attends Tuesday the launching of the first two river cargo ships built up by the maritime arsenal in Alexandria.
Turkey names new military chiefs
Turkey's government appoints generals to two top posts, ending a stand-off with the military.
Thick deadly smog engulfs Moscow
Moscow's health chief has confirmed that the mortality rate has doubled as a heatwave and wildfire smog continue to grip the Russian capital.
Moscow deaths have doubled
City morgues have 1,300 bodies and are near capacity
Russia declares state of emergency in nuclear town as wildfires blaze
Russian authorities have declared a state of emergency in Ozersk, home to major nuclear reprocessing plant, due to wildfires burning around the town.
Emirati brothers in arms on the golf course
The three Al Musharrekh brothers – Abdullah, Ahmed and Hassan – are aiming to create an impact on the global game.
Arab plays take the lead
At London's Institute of Contemporary Arts, most eyes are focused on new theatre emerging from the Arabic-speaking world
Bangladesh bans school beatings
Bangladesh bans corporal punishment in all educational institutions across the country, following a high court order.
Gates seeks cuts in US military
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates recommends closing a major US military command in a major shift of defence spending.
UN report to tally Afghan deaths
The United Nations is due to release its latest six-monthly report on civilian casualties in Afghanistan.
Guinea sets date for run-off vote
Officials schedule Guinea's presidential run-off for 19 September, after repeated delays while fraud allegations were investigated.
Mosque used by September 11 attackers shut down
A Hamburg mosque has been closed because German authorities believed it was being used as a meeting point for Islamic radicals.
Chinese soldiers invade India in pursuit of valuable 'love flower'
Chinese soldiers are crossing the Indian border to gather lucrative rare mushrooms, reputed to have aphrodisiac properties, that sell for £3,000 a kilogramme.
Australian labor head dreams of a new Beersheba in outback
Paul Howes proposes Israel’s experience in developing the arid Negev should be applied to vast Pilbara and Kimberley regions. (Does that include evicting thousands of its native residents by force?)
Europe's irreligious
THE proportion of people who regularly attend religious services has declined steadily throughout Europe in recent years. But habits vary widely across countries. According to the latest European Social Survey conducted in 2008 and 2009, over 60% of Czechs say they never attend religious services, with the exception of “special occasions” such as marriages and christenings. France, Britain and Belgium are also secular nations, with over half of respondents never going to services. The most regular attenders among the 28 countries polled are in Cyprus and Greece, where only 2.4% and 4.9% respectively say they do not go to church.
Rwanda election: Why did Kagame's image tank this year?
President Paul Kagame's international image has morphed in recent months from model, pro-business African leader to iron-fisted strongman. But his tight control on dissent is nothing new.
First woman to head major US intelligence agency
The United States has had three female secretaries of state — but until now has never had a woman lead one of its 16 major intelligence agencies.
Whole buildings could become solar panels
Whole buildings - including their windows - could potentially become solar power generators thanks to new technology.
European Union pushes for right to levy taxes directly on British
EU is to push for the right to levy direct taxes on member nation citizens, it has been disclosed.
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