65 killed in three-day violence in Pakistan

2011-07-08 09:00:41

At least 29 people were killed in different firing incidents in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Thursday.

Fans mourn end of Harry Potter magic

2011-07-07 16:31:46

Film farewells don't get much bigger than Harry Potter, and thousands of fans prepared on Thursday to say goodbye to their beloved boy wizard.

DSK accuser seeks special prosecutor

2011-07-07 10:30:26

A lawyer for the maid who accused Strauss-Kahn of trying to rape her in New York is asking for a special prosecutor to pursue the case.

Writer files sex assault against Strauss-Kahn

2011-07-06 13:12:51

A young French author has formally accused former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn of attempted rape.

200 feared dead in boat accident off Sudan

2011-07-06 11:00:14

Some 200 African migrants were feared to have been killed when their boat sank Tuesday off Sudan's coast, a Sudanese news agency reported.

Libya denies report Gadhafi seeking way out

2011-07-06 09:53:17

Muammar Gadhafi is sounding out the possibility of handing over power, a Russian newspaper reported on Tuesday, but the Libyan government denied it was in talks about the veteran leader stepping down.

Netanyahu blocks pro-Palestinian 'fly-in'

2011-07-06 18:35:37

Israeli Prime Minister authorities to block entry of pro-Palestinian activists planning to travel to Tel Aviv over the weekend.

Venezuela 200 years of independence

2011-07-07 07:58:50

Thousands of people gathered to watch a military parade as Venezuela marked the 200th anniversary of its independence from Spain.

Lagarde signs up to tougher ethics code

2011-07-06 14:15:16

Lagarde, who took office as IMF managing director on Tuesday, has signed up for tougher ethical rules than her predecessor.

China urges peaceful afghan transition

2011-07-07 06:15:56

China called on the parties concerned to ensure "peaceful, stable transition" in the transfer of security responsibilities in Afghanistan.

Libya denies report Gadhafi seeking way out

2011-07-06 09:53:17

Muammar Gadhafi is sounding out the possibility of handing over power, a Russian newspaper reported on Tuesday, but the Libyan government denied it was in talks about the veteran leader stepping down.

Report: 197 migrants feared drowned off Sudan

2011-07-06 08:03:10

Nearly 200 African migrants were feared drowned Tuesday after a boat carrying them to Saudi Arabia caught fire off Sudan's northeastern coast, a semiofficial news agency reported.