EU says Russia talks to go ahead | EU diplomats have said the path is clear to talks on a new strategic partnership with Russia after Lithuania dropped its objections. | The country had threatened to veto the talks unless demands on ... (photo: AP / Jan Bauer) BBC News
The UN's responsibility to protect | The military junta in Burma is failing the most basic responsibility of any government - to take care of its citizens. In the wake of the devastating typhoon that killed at least 32,000 people and l... (photo: UN /Eskinder Debebe) International Herald Tribune
Ukraine leader's speech blocked | Ukraine's president has been prevented from making his annual address to parliament by his own allies. | Viktor Yushchenko could not reach the podium, blocked by MPs loyal to Prime Minister Yulia Ty... (photo: AP / Efrem Lukatsky)BBC News ElectionsPhotosPoliticsSocietyUkraine
Georgia in peril | The pro-Western Georgian government bordering Russia needs the assistance of the West in order to combat Russia's growing assault on its territorial integrity. The new ... (photo: AP Photo / Sergei Grits)The Washington Times AbkhaziaAssistanceGeorgiaPhotosRussia
Lebanon army to intervene May 13, 2008 8:02 AM | Lebanon's army said it will use force to stop fighting in the country between pro- and anti-government forces that has recalled the 1975-90 civil w... (photo: AP / Mahmoud Tawil)TVNZ HezbollahLebanonMilitaryPhotosWar
