DR CONGO: 'Dramatic' resurgence in rape and murder
The number of rapes, killings and burnings of entire villages has exploded in the Democratic Republic of Congo as armed groups take advantage of a period of limbo before an expected deployment of government troops against rebels.
IRAQ: Dozens killed in Baghdad car bomb attack
At least 34 people were killed and more than 70 injured after a powerful car bomb exploded in Shula, a Shiite district in northwest Baghdad.
IRAN: US official confirms Iran missile launch
Iran has successfully test-fired a medium-range missile, a US official confirmed after Iran's president announced the launch. The Pentagon declined to comment on details, but said the US remains concerned about Tehran's ballistic missile effort.
BURMA: Suu Kyi ‘show trial’ opened to journalists and diplomats
The trial of Burmese Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been opened to diplomats and a handful of local journalists in an apparent bid to placate growing international criticism, but many feel the verdict has already been decided.
DIPLOMACY: Netanyahu says Israel is ready for peace talks with Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said after talks with US President Barack Obama that Israel was ready to start peace talks with Syria without preconditions, after previously seeming only lukewarm to the idea of talks with Damascus.
SRI LANKA: UN demands access to trapped civilians
Showing concern over the country's treatment of ethnic Tamils and other civilians, the UN has accused Sri Lankan authorities of blocking access to those trapped in the former war zone or in camps for displaced people.
UEFA CUP: Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk wins final against Bremen
Shakhtar Donetsk became the first Ukrainian side to win the UEFA Cup title in Istanbul on Wednesday, beating Germany's Werder Bremen 2-1 in extra-time, thanks to goals from Brazilians Adriano (pictured) and Jadson.
PAKISTAN: Military boasts of victory in Taliban stronghold
Pakistan claimed victory in a Taliban stronghold on Wednesday, but is still struggling to provide for the 1.5 million people displaced, Pakistan's biggest movement of people since partition from India, according to rights groups.
CANNES 2009: 'Inglorious Basterds' on mission to win top prize
Resnais is the doyen of the festival, 86 years of age and as understated as Tarantino is brash.
UNITED KINGDOM: British Lords suspended for offering to amend laws for money
The House of Lords voted unanimously to suspend Lord Peter Truscott and Lord Thomas Taylor - both members of the ruling Labour Party - for taking bribes to amend laws, the first such disciplinary action in over 300 years.
INDIA: Congress invited to form new government
India's Congress party, which surged back to power on a pro-poor platform, has been invited to form the next government following month-long elections. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hold the premier's post for a second five-year term.
SRI LANKA: Colombo celebrates 'victory' holiday
Sri Lanka marked its victory over Tamil Tigers with a national holiday as the army carried out "clearing operations" in the island's north-eastern tip, where the Tamil Tigers made their last stand.
INDONESIA: Dozens dead in military plane crash in East Java
An Indonesia military transport plane with more than 100 people on board crashed in East Java Wednesday, killing at least 97 people, according to military officials.
DR CONGO: 'Dramatic' resurgence in rape and murder
The number of rapes, killings and burnings of entire villages has exploded in the Democratic Republic of Congo as armed groups take advantage of a period of limbo before an expected deployment of government troops against rebels.
IRAQ: Dozens killed in Baghdad car bomb attack
At least 34 people were killed and more than 70 injured after a powerful car bomb exploded in Shula, a Shiite district in northwest Baghdad.
IRAN: US official confirms Iran missile launch
Iran has successfully test-fired a medium-range missile, a US official confirmed after Iran's president announced the launch. The Pentagon declined to comment on details, but said the US remains concerned about Tehran's ballistic missile effort.
BURMA: Suu Kyi ‘show trial’ opened to journalists and diplomats
The trial of Burmese Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been opened to diplomats and a handful of local journalists in an apparent bid to placate growing international criticism, but many feel the verdict has already been decided.
DIPLOMACY: Netanyahu says Israel is ready for peace talks with Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said after talks with US President Barack Obama that Israel was ready to start peace talks with Syria without preconditions, after previously seeming only lukewarm to the idea of talks with Damascus.
SRI LANKA: UN demands access to trapped civilians
Showing concern over the country's treatment of ethnic Tamils and other civilians, the UN has accused Sri Lankan authorities of blocking access to those trapped in the former war zone or in camps for displaced people.