5 Iraqi Soldiers Killed in Patrol Raid
Five Iraqi soldiers were killed and three wounded on Monday when an Iraqi-US joint patrol came under attack south of Baghdad, the US military said. Three civilians also were wounded, the military said.
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NASA Probe Collides with Planet
A NASA space probe slammed into a comet early Monday, capping a six-month mission that researchers hope will give them new clues about the birth of our solar system. The Deep Impact spacecraft released the washing machine-size probe, known as the "impacto
Putin Calls for World Cooperation on Iraq
Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the world community to work together to bring stability to violence-wracked Iraq, saying after meeting with French and German leaders that past disputes should not prevent future cooperation. "All of the disagree
Egypt's Ambassador to Iraq Abducted
Egypt's top envoy to Iraq has been kidnapped in Baghdad just weeks after arriving in the country. Ihab al-Sherif was kidnapped late Saturday in the Iraqi capital.
Saudi Arabia Al Qaeda Leader Killed
The head of the Saudi Arabia branch of the terror group Al Qaeda has been killed, AFP reported. The Moroccan Younus Mohamed al-Hayari, who is number one on a new interior ministry list of the 36 most dangerous terrorists, has been killed in a shooting wit
Turkey Passenger Train Blasted
Six people were killed and several injured in a blast that his a Turkey train. It was traveling between the eastern towns of Elazig and Tatvan when the blast occurred around 10 a.
US Bombs Afghan "Talebans"
US planes have bombed a suspected Taleban hideout in eastern Afghanistan. According to a senior Afghan officials quoted by the BBC, 25 people were killed in the raid.
Ben Affleck Weds, Baby Underway
Celebrity actor Ben Affleck has secretly married colleague Jennifer Garner. The two have finally confirmed the news that the "13 Gone 30" star is carrying Ben's baby.
Kuala Lumpur Launches "Speed" Fashion
The Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2005 will be show casing of more than 2,000 outfits from 60 renowned designers. The event will run from July 23 to 31.
US Supreme Court Justice Retires
Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the US Supreme Court and a critical swing vote, is to retire. O'Connor, 75, has often cast the deciding vote on the nine-member court, leading some US commentators to call her the most powerful woman in Ame
Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner Married, Expecting Baby
Hollywood couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have married and are expecting their first child, their publicists said. No further details were provided, but Us Weekly magazine reported that the couple tied the knot on Wednesday at the Parot Cay resort
Turkish Police Shoot Suicide Bomber
Turkish police shot dead Friday a suspected suicide bomber. The shooting occurred about 0700 GMT as the man ran towards Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office.
Japan N-Plant on Fire
A fire broke at a Japan nuclear power plant Thursday evening. Reports say there has been no radiation lea or casualties.
Pirates Hijack UN Ship
Pirates have hijacked a United Nations ship carrying aid to tsunami victims. The vessel was sailing from Kenya to Bossaso, Somalia, when it was attacked by armed pirates.
Spain Set to Back Gay Marriage
Spain's lower house of parliament is expected to vote for a second time in favour of legalising gay marriage. The move will overrule last week's rejection of the bill by the upper house, the Senate.
Environmentalists Strike Colourful Protest
Members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) staged protests against the using of Australian wool from animals subjected to allegedly cruel technology.
Luxembourg Ratifies EU Constitution
Luxembourg's Parliament ratified the battered EU Constitution on Wednesday. All 55 lawmakers present voted in favour of the charter, with five MPs from the ADR party not present for the vote.
Canada MPs Back Gay Marriage
Canada's Parliament has voted yes to gay marriages. The bill is expected to become law by July, making Canada the third country to legalize same-sex matrimony.
Heatwave Sweeps through Europe
Blasts of torrid air from northern Africa have swept through southern Europe, sharply affecting Italy and France. Temperatures in the two countries neared 40 degrees Celsius Tuesday, killing at least eight people.
US Copter Crashes in Afghanistan, 17 Fear Dead
A US military helicopter came down in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday carrying 17 troops. The fate of those on board was not immediately known, the military said in a statement.
Britain Marks 200th Anniversary of Trafalgar Battle
Thousands of spectators gathered in Portsmouth, southern England, on Tuesday as to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Queen Elizabeth inspected a massive gathering of the world's navies, including 167 ships from the Royal Navy and 35 o
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