Nato takes over Afghan security
Nato extends its responsibility for security to the whole of Afghanistan by taking charge of US troops in the east.

Iraqis test dead militant's DNA
Iraqi officials do DNA tests on a militant killed in a US military raid to determine if he is the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq.

Russia turns screw on Georgians
Russia orders a crackdown on Georgian-owned businesses and tighter visa measures in an escalating row.

US House to mull e-mail scandal
A House panel is to discuss the actions of Congressman Mark Foley, who sent lurid e-mails to teenage boys.

Funerals for Amish school victims
The Amish prepare to bury four of the five girls killed in the primary school massacre in Pennsylvania.

UN faces Geneva attack threat
The UN boosts security at its European headquarters in Geneva after authorities warn of a possible threat against it.

Rice in talks with Israel leaders
The US secretary of state holds talks with Israeli ministers in Jerusalem, on the latest leg of her regional tour.

Mixed outcomes at climate talks
Despite a positive mood at international talks on climate change, key nations were still dragging their feet, writes Roger Harrabin.

Ex-HP head faces charges
Ex-Hewlett Packard boss Patricia Dunn vows to fight criminal charges relating to a corporate spying scandal.

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Football: Chelsea hit back at Real
Chelsea hit back at Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon's suggestion that the Blues are over-inflating transfer fees.

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Cricket: Younis rejects captaincy
Batsman Mohammad Yousuf will captain Pakistan at the ICC Champions Trophy after Younis Khan turns down the job.

Nigerian army raids oil militants
Nigeria's army attacks the bases of oil militants following the reported deaths of 17 soldiers in the Niger Delta.

Somalis demand cleric's release
Somalia's Islamists demands that the self-declared republic of Somaliland free a Muslim cleric.

Argentine prisoners end protest
A hunger strike by more than 14,000 Argentine prisoners demanding swifter trials ends after two weeks.

US border fence signed into law
President Bush signs a law to pay for a 700-mile fence along the Mexican border in a bid to stop illegal immigrants.

US 'cannot allow' nuclear N Korea
The US issues a strong warning that it will not accept a nuclear-armed North Korea, amid fears of a nuclear test.

Thai army agrees to rebel talks
Thai military rulers say they have agreed to hold talks with southern rebels - a policy shift from the former regime.

Turkish writer tried for 'insult'
Turkish author Ipek Calislar goes on trial accused of insulting Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.

Ryanair in £1bn Aer Lingus offer
Budget airline Ryanair launches a 1.48bn euros (£1bn) bid to buy fellow Irish carrier Aer Lingus.

Israel sacks war critic general
A top Israeli army general is sacked over his criticism of the war in Lebanon in a series of media interviews.

Iran election candidates register
Registration of candidates standing for election to Iran's local councils and a key body called the Assembly of Experts is due to start.

Rockets found in Pakistan capital
Two rockets and a launcher are found near Pakistan's parliament building in Islamabad, police say.

Troops end Srinagar siege
Security forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir say 10 people died in a stand-off with militants in Srinagar.

Met defends Muslim officer move
A Muslim police officer was excused duty guarding Israel's embassy for safety reasons, Scotland Yard says.

Indian firm considers Corus bid
Indian firm Tata Steel says it is considering making a takeover bid for Anglo-Dutch steel firm Corus.

Drug combats vision loss disorder
A drug has been found to slow a common cause of vision loss - and even improve sight in some patients.

'Monster' fossil find in Arctic
An unprecedented treasure trove of marine reptile fossils is found in the Arctic by Norwegian scientists.

Child plea made to games industry
The games industry should get involved in the debate about children and videogames, says a government minister.

Filming resumes on Top Gear show
Top Gear begins filming again after presenter Richard Hammond's high-speed crash in front of camera.

The Green Room
GM crops are still more of a liability than an asset, argues GeneWatch UK director Sue Mayer in the Green Room.