Double air disaster hits Russia
Two Russian airliners carrying 89 passengers and crew crashed within minutes of each other after flying out of the same Moscow airport.
Sierra Leone ‘child-smuggler’ arrested
Three people have been arrested and charged with smuggling 29 children to the United States for adoption, say police in Sierra Leone.
Blasts hit Bangladesh party rally
A series of grenade blasts in the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, has killed at least 13 people.
US in Baghdad Shia area
US forces have made a major advance into a mainly Shia area in Baghdad, a stronghold of the radical Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr.
Shake-up for US troops overseas
US President George W Bush is expected to confirm plans for a major shake-up of US forces around the world.
Marathon vote ends in Venezuela
Polling stations around Venezuela are finally closing after huge numbers turned out in a controversial referendum on President Hugo Chavez's rule.
Sudan faces new atrocity charges
Pro-government militias in Sudan are still attacking civilians despite pledges by Khartoum to end the violence, a human rights group says.
US shuts its Sri Lanka mission
The US embassy in Sri Lanka has closed down and all staff have been ordered to return home.
Afghan candidates unveiled
Afghan election officials have approved 18 candidates for landmark presidential elections on 9 October.
Europe takes on Afghan security
A French and German-led military unit has taken over command of international peacekeeping force in Afghanistan.