Iraq war 'violated rule of law' Advice given to Tony Blair about the legality of the Iraq war was fatally 'flawed', a former senior law lord claims.
Georgian refugees 'still trapped' More than 20,000 Georgians are still unable to return home following August's war in the area, Amnesty International says.
Congo rebels 'to withdraw troops' Rebels loyal to Laurent Nkunda in DR Congo say they are withdrawing from two fronts to allow aid in.
Questioning the ceasefire in Gaza Paul Martin recently visited Gaza, where he found opinions divided and some people keen for hostilities to resume.
Africa trade bust 'biggest ever' Five African countries have worked with Interpol to arrest dozens of illegal traders and seize a tonne of ivory products.
Trapped by fear Albanian children imprisoned by old vendetta code
Terror suspect 'unfit for trial' A Pakistani scientist accused of having links to al-Qaeda is mentally unfit to stand trial, according to US psychiatrists.
Close encounter with Mount Etna British field geologist Dr John Murray has spent a lifetime mapping the changing contours of Mount Etna
Mickey turns 80 Why the world famous rodent remains so popular
Armstrong fears Tour crowd attack America's seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong fears he may be attacked by spectators when he returns to the race in 2009.
China moves to stem mass layoffs Chinese companies are told they need permission to fire more than 40 workers, in a sign of worry over rising unemployment.
China's Hu strikes deals in Cuba President Hu Jintao of China is set to agree a range of trade and loan deals when he meets Cuba's Raul Castro.
Repentant Khmer Rouge fan returns A Swedish ex-supporter of the Khmer Rouge returns to Cambodia, vowing to apologise to survivors of the Pol Pot era.
Seized tanker anchors off Somalia A Saudi oil tanker hijacked in the Indian Ocean is believed to have anchored off the coast of Somalia, its operators say.
Uruguay violence halts matches Uruguay's football authorities suspend all premier division matches after rival fans fight at a top of the table match.
