Return of the prodigal daughter?
Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto is poised to end her exile and return to engage in national politics. She is styling herself as the
Martin Scheinin, the United Nations Special Rapporteur "on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism", visited the United States during the course
Police clash with Kashmiri insurgents
Six suspected militants along with three policemen have been killed in Kashmir; another 18 policemen were injured. Two further suspected militants were killed during a
G8 support further measures against Iran
The Group of Eight (G8) will back "further appropriate measures" if Iran endeavours to elude United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 1747,
Death and salvation in Kashmir
Indian soldiers shot dead three suspected militants attempting to "infiltrate" into Indian-administered Kashmir. With the winter snows melting this time of year, militants
Bomb blasts in the Ogaden region
At least 16 people are suspected dead after two attacks in the eastern Ethiopian towns of Jijiga and Degah Abur on Monday. Five people
Pyongyang test-fires missiles
North Korea has test-fired what appear to be short-range anti-ship missiles toward the Sea of Japan, South Korea's defence ministry has reported. The launches seem
Israel detains senior Hamas officials
Thirty-three senior Hamas officials have been arrested by the Israel Defence Force (IDF). Among those detained were legislators, mayors and even the Education Minister, Nasser
Bomb blast in Beirut
A bomb blast has ripped through an upmarket area of the Lebanese capital of Beirut, injuring at least six people in a predominantly Muslim district.
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Historic mosque bombed in southern India
A bomb exploded in a historic mosque in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad. At least five people have been killed and fifteen injured
Historic mosque bombed in southern India
A bomb exploded in a historic mosque in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad. At least five people have been killed and fifteen injured
Prejudice behind Darfur campaign?
Roger Howard compares the current crises in Darfur and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Guardian. Though little distinguishes the two places in terms of
