Putin blames US for Georgia role
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of provoking the conflict in Georgia.... read more
Democrats await key Obama speech
Barack Obama is to formally accept his historic nomination for the White House in a speech at the Democrats' convention.... read more
US economy shows marked growth
The US economy grew 3.3% in the second quarter of 2008, the Commerce Department said, much higher than first thought.... read more
Indian PM says flood 'a calamity'
The Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, describes the floods in the northern state of Bihar as a "national calamity".... read more
Malaysia's Anwar returns as MP
The Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been sworn in as a member of parliament, ending a decade's absence.... read more
China admits mismanaged funds
China's government departments misused, embezzled or mismanaged more than $6.7bn in 2007, the state auditor says.... read more
Afghans take over Kabul security
Afghan security forces begin taking over command of the capital, Kabul, from the Nato-led force, Isaf.... read more
Italy police probe monastery raid
Police probe a hooded gang's brutal attack on friars at a monastery in northern Italy, which left one victim in a coma.... read more
Arctic ice 'is at tipping point'
The area covered by sea ice in the Arctic is now the second smallest on record, scientists reveal.... read more
Facebook: The Movie - West Wing writer plans big screen story
Aaron Sorkin, who created The West Wing and wrote Charlie Wilson's War, is making a film about Facebook.... read more
Man Utd to face Celtic in Europe
Holders Man Utd will meet Scottish champions Celtic, Villarreal and Aalborg in the group stages of the Champions League.... read more
Man City edge Danish side in Uefa Cup
Man City beat FC Midtjylland 4-2 on penalties in Denmark to reach the first round of the Uefa Cup.... read more
'Un-noticed' crisis
Desperate situation in south Sudan, in images and sounds... read more
Shot in the chest
Grief in the Kashmir valley during separatist protests... read more
Seeds of peace
US summer camp brings Arabs and Israelis together... read more
New direction
With the Games over, where does China go next?... read more
King of comedy
Czech attitudes change following landmark ruling ... read more
Educating Roma
Clashes erupt between rebels and the army in the east of DR Congo despite a January peace deal.... read more
Rebels and army clash in DR Congo
Ethiopia is prepared to withdraw troops from Somalia even if the government is not stable, Ethiopia's PM says.... read more
Ethiopia hints at Somali pullout
Tropical Storm Gustav strengthens as it nears Jamaica, while the US city of New Orleans makes evacuation plans.... read more
EU leaders are considering imposing sanctions on Russia over the crisis in Georgia, the French foreign minister says.... read more
Barack Obama is to formally accept his historic nomination for the White House in a speech at the Democrats' convention.... read more
The US economy grew 3.3% in the second quarter of 2008, the Commerce Department said, much higher than first thought.... read more