Steinmeier heading for Russia
Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier is traveling to Russia next week for talks with the new government.
Argentine farmers continue protest
Argentine farmers continue protesting against higher export taxes on grains, after failed negotiations with the government
Iran's proposals to be unveiled soon
Iran's Ambassador to Paris Ali Ahani says Tehran is to unveil its package of proposals which calls for mutual respect among countries.
Tony allegedly coaching Gordon
Former prime minister Tony Blair is advising his successor Gordon Brown on how to win the next general election.
Bombing in eastern Sri Lanka kills 11
A bomb explosion in eastern Sri Lanka has killed at least eleven people, a day ahead of local elections in the region, the military says.
Deadlock on judges in Pakistan
Pakistan's ruling coalition has failed to break the deadlock on reinstating judges sacked by embattled President Pervez Musharraf.
Cease-fire in Pakistan's Swat Valley
Pakistan's new gov't and pro-Taliban militants have declared a cease-fire in the volatile Swat Valley in the latest bid to curtail violence.
Russia sends aid plane to Myanmar
A Russian Il-76 airplane from the emergencies ministry's fleet left with humanitarian supplies for Myanmar from an airfield outside Moscow.
Turkey-PKK clashes claim 22 lives
At least 20 Kurdish separatists and two Turkish soldiers have been killed in clashes that erupted between Turkish troops and PKK rebels.
Rice, African leaders discuss Zimbabwe
The US secretary of state has spoken with African leaders for their insight into how to end Zimbabwe's presidential election crisis.