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.