The Prime Minister of Pakistan was not part of a motorcade targeted by would-be assassins.

Latest tragedy represents a worrying increase in the use of air-power in Afghanistan

Government of Pakistan narrowly avoids collapse after worst terrorist attack in years.

Top al-Qaida leader reportedly killed in heavy fighting in Pakistan.

Foreign journalists find themselves blocked from reporting on China's reaction to Monday's terror attack.

Turkey and Iran launch a co-ordinated military strike on the PKK in northern Iraq

Was Europe's largest Muslim cultural event an extremist rally in disguise or a genuine cultural festival?

Nigerian militants threaten to destroy the country's major oil pipelines in 30 days.

US soldiers pull out of remote Afghan outpost, allowing Taliban to capture it.

Iran test-fires missiles as experts warn of possible Israeli strike

5 dead and over 300 injured as Mongolia declares first state of emergency since independence.

Southern African leaders break with Mbeki and speak out against Mugabe's violent policies in Zimbabwe.

Rising food prices risk provoking a political backlash against governments worldwide.

UN mandate allows foreign warships to use "any necessary means" to prevent piracy in Somali waters.

Ex-White House press secretary Scott McClellan is now publishing a book accusing the president of "manipulating sources of public opinion" and "downplaying the major reason for going to war." There is growing criticism of the Bush administration for its handling of the war, not just from Democrats, but increasingly from former allies in the White House. On Tuesday, former US anti-terror tsar Richard Clarke appeared on CNN saying that he feels that the American presence "in Iraq helps al-Qaida."

As US forces prepare for the long haul, President comes under fire.