• US and Poland seal missile deal
The US and Poland sign a deal to locate part of a controversial US missile defence shield on Polish territory, angering Russia.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:35:19 GMT
• Sarkozy renews Afghan commitment
French President Nicolas Sarkozy travels to Afghanistan to support his troops, a day after a deadly attack by Taleban fighters.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:19:19 GMT
• Deadly bombings hit Algerian town
Two bombs hit a hotel and barracks east of Algeria's capital, killing 11 and injuring 31, one day after another lethal bombing.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:44:20 GMT
• Russia rejects UN Georgia draft
Russia rejects a draft UN Security Council resolution on Georgia, saying it contradicted last week's truce terms.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:52:55 GMT
• Mao's successor Hua Guofeng dies
Hua Guofeng, who succeeded Mao Zedong for a short period in 1976, has died in Beijing aged 87, report state media.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:35:16 GMT
• UK accused of Musharraf exit deal
One of Pakistan's most prominent pro-democracy leaders accuses a senior UK diplomat of undermining his country's rule of law.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:43:36 GMT
• Thousands affected by Nepal flood
Nearly 30,000 people have been displaced from their homes after flooding in Nepal.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:31:24 GMT
• Hopes fade for Sydney whale calf
A humpback whale calf separated from its mother and trying to suckle from boats off Sydney, Australia, is weakening, observers say.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:44:22 GMT
• Kenyan PM welcomes ex-graft chief
Kenya's prime minister welcomes ex anti-graft chief John Githongo home after three years in exile.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:10:39 GMT
• US 'Bigfoot' turns out to be gorilla suit in ice
The claimed recent discovery of Bigfoot in the US state of Georgia has turned out to be a gorilla suit in a block of ice.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:38:50 GMT