Pope to Visit Cologne Synagogue
Pope Benedict XVI is due to visit the synagogue in Cologne on the second day of his trip to his native Germany. The visit will be the second time a head of the Catholic Church has entered a Jewish place of worship.
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Brussels Hostage Drama Ends
The hostage drama in Belgium, which began Thursday ended successfully on Friday. The armed man, who took four hostages in a cafe in the centre of Brussels, was neutralized by the police.
Gaza Eviction Completed
The Israeli military says it has completed the eviction of two hardline settlements in the Gaza Strip. On the second day of removals, troops expelled settlers activists who had barricaded themselves in a synagogue at Neve Dekalim, in southern Gaza.
Jewish Troops Enter Gaza Synagogue
Israeli soldiers have moved into a synagogue in the largest settlement in the Gaza Strip to remove hundreds of nationalist youngsters who have been refusing to leave. The youths entered the synagogue at Neve Dekalim after Israeli troops began removing Isr
Pope Makes 1st Foreign Visit
Pope Benedict will leave for Germany in his first foreign trip. He will be in his native country for the World Youths Day.
Car Bomb Attacks in Baghdad Kill 37
Three car bomb attacks near a bus station and a hospital in central Baghdad Wednesday killed at least 37 people and wounded 58, police said. A suicide car bomber targeting policemen detonated his vehicle outside the al-Nahda bus station in central Baghdad
Troops Ready to Oust Gaza Settlers
Israeli troops moved into Gaza to launch the evacuation of the Jewish settlers, who did not leave the region after the deadline for them to leave expired. All 21 Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip are due to be dismantled.
Over 25 Killed in Three Baghdad Explosions
At least 25 people have been killed in three explosions in the center of Iraq's capital Baghdad. The blasts occurred within minutes of each other, two reportedly at the busy Nahda bus station.
Colombian Plane Crashes, Kills All 161 on Board
A Colombian airliner with 152 passengers and eight crew members on board crashed in western Venezuela on early Tuesday, local television reports said. Most of the passengers were said to be French and Venezuelan, Interior Minister Jesse Chacon said it was
Greece Honors Plane Crash Victims
The Municipialities of Nicosia, Cyprus, organised a religious ceremony for the victims of the tragic plane crash, which claimed the lives of 121 people on Sunday. The ceremony was held in the centre of Nicosia Monday evening.
Earthquake Rocks Northern Japan
A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake struck northeastern Japan on Tuesday, injuring at least 26 people.
Israel Begins Gaza Strip Pullout
About 9,000 settlers in the Gaza Strip received eviction notices as Israel's official withdrawal began in a move hailed by Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas as "historic". The settlers are being given 48 hours to leave or face forcible removal.
Pippi Longstocking Turns 60
The popular Swedish children's book heroine Pippi celebrated in Stockholm 60th anniversary. The book of Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren has become a bestseller for numerous generations.
Israel Ordering Gaza Settlers to Withdraw
Israeli settlers throughout the Gaza Strip are readying themselves for the start of the official evacuation of the territory, which begins on Monday. Many are packing their belongings and beginning a journey to temporary homes and communities inside Israe
"Two Killed" in Italy Plane Crash
A light aircraft has crashed in southern Italy, killing two people on board, according to reports. The plane came down in the Serra di Paola area of Calabria, Italian news agency Ansa said.
Iraq's Constitution to Meet Deadline
Iraqi government will be ready with the draft constitution of the country on Sunday, a day earlier of the deadline, President Jalal Talabani said. The politicians need to get the Constitution ready by Monday for an October 15th referendum.
Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Shot
Sri Lanka's foreign minister has been shot and critically wounded in the capital Colombo. Lakshman Kadirgamar, 73, was attacked near his highly-guarded home, Sky News reported.
Angelina Jolie Granted Cambodian Citizenship
Cambodia has granted citizenship to Hollywood screen temptress Angelina Jolie as recognition of her environmental work and because she has adopted a Cambodian child, an official said on Friday. International agencies said the legal document was singed by
Saddam "Could Be Executed"
Saddam Hussein could be executed if found guilty in his first trial, an official close to the proceedings has said. The ousted Iraqi ruler will be tried over the 1982 massacre of 150 Shiites in Dujail, north of Baghdad.
UK Detain Ten over "Security Threat"
Ten foreign nationals who the Home Office says pose a threat to UK security have been detained by police. The Jordanian cleric Abu Qatada, who is subject to a control order, is one of the ten, BBC reports.
Brazil Bank Robbed of Millions
Police in Brazil say thieves tunneled their way into a bank and stole nearly 150 million reals, the equivalent of more than EUR 50 M. The thieves reportedly built an 80-metre-long tunnel from a house near the bank, digging about 4 m below the floor of the
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