Ex-leaders from US start tsunami tour
Two former US presidents have arrived in Thailand to begin a tour of countries worst-hit by the tsunami.
US: Bush sets second-term goals
US President George W Bush has said his ultimate goal is to end tyranny in the world, in his first State of the Union address since his re-election.
Iraq: US troop pullout ‘not happening’
Iraq's interim President Ghazi Yawer has rejected the withdrawal of foreign troops until Iraq's own forces are ready to take over security duties.
Malaysia: Country extends migrant amnesty
Malaysia has extended the amnesty for hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants who had faced whipping and jail under a major crackdown.
Zimbabwe: Hunger claims ‘US plot’
The Zimbabwe government has angrily denied reports that half the population will need food aid this year.
UN: No genocide in Darfur
A UN report has said Sudan's government and its militia systematically abused civilians in Darfur - but it stopped short of calling the violence genocide.
Row over tsunami warning system
Representatives of over 50 countries and organisations have clashed over the location of a co-ordination centre for an Indian Ocean tsunami warning system.
Colombia/Venezuela: ‘Make up’
Colombia and Venezuela have said a 15-day diplomatic crisis over the capture of a rebel commander is over.
Iraq: Killings hit run-up to voting
Insurgents have attacked US troops, polling stations and Iraqi forces as security was tightened ahead of Sunday's landmark national election.
Iraqis overseas have begun voting
Iraqis overseas have begun to vote in their country's general election, two days before the poll in Iraq itself.