Iran war games 'defend nuclear sites'Iran begins five days of war games to simulate strikes on its nuclear sites, warning it will retaliate if attacked....
Hundreds saved on Indonesia ferryMore than 240 people are rescued after an Indonesian ferry sinks in stormy waters, but at least 29 people die, offi...
Convicted Iranian reformer bailedIranian ex-vice-president Mohammed Ali Abtahi is bailed pending an appeal of a jail sentence for fomenting unrest....
'Good progress' in Karabakh talksAzeri and Armenian leaders have made important progress in talks on disputed Nagorno-Karabakh, a mediator says....
US healthcare bill clears Senate testThe US Senate narrowly votes to hold a full debate on a landmark bill designed to overhaul America's healthcare sys...
Israeli air strikes target GazaSeveral Palestinians are injured after Israeli aircraft carry out air strikes against targets in the Gaza Strip, of...
S Korea mass killer hangs himselfOne of South Korea's most prolific mass murderers hangs himself while on death row, the country's Justice Ministry ...
Chinese mine blast toll doublesThe death toll from a mine blast in north-eastern China more than doubles to 87, with 21 people still missing, repo...
Iranian tanker escapes Somali piratesAn Iranian oil tanker has escaped an attack by pirates in Bab al-Mandeb in waters north of Somalia, a media report ...
Labour breathing down Tories neck: PollA survey suggests that British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's ruling Labour Party is slashing the chances of an easy...