Russia and Georgia to reopen border crossing Russia and Georgia have agreed to reopen a border crossing that has been closed since July 2006, Georgia's foreign ministry says.... (photo: AP / Shakh Aivazov) BBC News Diplomacy Georgia Photos Russia War |
China sentences 5 more to death over ethnic riots BEIJING-China has sentenced five more people to death for crimes committed during riots in the western region of Xinjiang in July in country's worst ethnic violence in decades. The Xinjiang government... (photo: AP / Ng Han Guan) The Boston Globe China Justice Muslim Photos Politics |
U.S. Senate on verge of passing healthcare bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate was poised to approve President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul on Thursday, backing major changes in the medical insurance market and new coverage for tens... (photo: AP / Harry Hamburg) The Star Health Care Insurance Obama Photos US |
Large explosion rocks Pakistani city of Peshawar A large explosion has occurred on a busy road in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar. Police said the blast occurred near an army checkpoint. At least... (photo: AP / Mohammad Iqbal) BBC News Defence Pakistan Photos S Asia Terrorism |
UN slaps arms embargo on Eritrea The UN Security Council has slapped an arms embargo on Eritrea and targeted sanctions on its leaders for aiding Somali rebels and refusing to withdraw troops from its disputed border with... (photo: AP / Mohamed Sheikh Nor) Al Jazeera Embargo Eritrea Photos UN Arms |
World powers have 'failed' Gazans A United Nations expert has criticised international leaders for what he called a "tragic failure" to end Israel's blockade on the Gaza Strip or probe alleged war crimes committed during... (photo: AP / Jerry Lampen, Pool) Al Jazeera Gaza Israel Photos Human Rights War |
Greece steers clear of public sector reform The Socialist majority in the Greek parliament appeared set to approve the country's 2010 Budget last night. After a tense, five-day debate in the 300-seat chamber, the 160-strong Pasok party was set... (photo: AP / Thanassis Stavrakis) The Times Politics Economy Finance Greece Photos |