Somalia declares state of emergency Somalia's parliament has declared a state of emergency for three months to restore security after several weeks of war.
Iranian embarks on tour to forge anti-US ties Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who is locked in a tense standoff with the United States, embarks on a Latin American tour Saturday, making his first stop in Venezuela for talks with his ideological "brother," President Hugo Chavez.
Hamas calls for Palestinian unity Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniya of the ruling Palestinian movement Hamas has urged national unity after weeks of deadly feuding.
Iraqi PM delivers belated support for US strategy Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki Saturday delivered a lukewarm endorsement of a new US policy to rescue his country from civil war as Baghdad braced nervously for stepped-up security operations.
EU frets about gas risks after oil disruptions The recent disruption in Russian oil to Europe is set to prompt serious debate about the bloc's vulnerable gas supplies.
Terrorists 'use Google maps to hit UK troops' Terrorists attacking British bases in Basra are using aerial footage displayed by the Google Earth internet tool to pinpoint their attacks.
Internet should be run by key players: new ITU boss The Internet should continue to be overseen by major agencies including ICANN and the ITU, rather than any new "superstructure".
Haniyeh: Israel, US trying to ignite civil war Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh accused Israel and the US on Saturday of trying to inflame the conflict between Hamas and Fatah in the Palestinian territories.
President Bush Further Explains New Iraq Strategy The President Bush has vowed to move forward with his plan to send more U.S. troops to Iraq, despite bipartisan congressional objection and a lack of public support.