Baghdad car bomb kills dozens
A car bomb exploded near an Iraqi police station in central Baghdad, killing 47 people, health ministry officials say.
Italy seeks Libyian co-operation
Italy has summoned Libya's ambassador for talks on efforts to tackle illegal immigration to Italy.
Blast reported in North Korea
An explosion in remote North Korea last week created a mushroom cloud and left a crater visible from space, South Korean media report.
Bounty on Chechen rebels
Russia has offered $10m (70 mill.kr) for information leading to the arrest of Chechen rebel leaders Shamil Basayev and Aslan Maskhadov.
Mass funerals in Russia
Mass funerals hve been held for the second day in Russia for those killed in the school siege.
Russian school under siege
More than 200 pupils and teachers are being held hostage in southern Russia after a school was seized by masked and armed attackers.
Tense in Kabul after weekend bombing
Security across Kabul, the Afghan capital, has been tightened following Sunday's bomb explosion outside an American security firm.
Darfur deadline from UN approaches
At least five aid workers are reported to have been kidnapped in Darfur, as a deadline nears for the UN to hear how Sudan is tackling violence there.
US: Powel trip to Olympics cancelled
US Secretary of State Colin Powell has cancelled plans to attend the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games this weekend, citing a busy work schedule.