Fatah and Hamas to open new round of unity talks Palestinian factions on Tuesday said they were starting a new round of talks to form a unity government.
Strike plunges Lebanon into chaos Thousands of Lebanese demonstrators have paralysed much of the country, barricading roads as part of a strike aimed at toppling the government.
Group Says al-Qaida No. 2 Mocks Bush Al-Qaida's deputy leader mocked President Bush's plan to send 21,000 more troops to Iraq, challenging him to send "the entire army".
Strategist: Iran believes it could destroy Israel with a single nuke Iran's nuclear program seeks first-strike capability against Israel, a leading strategist said.
China confirms satellite downed China has confirmed it carried out a test that destroyed a satellite, in a move that caused international alarm.
IDF builds fake Muslim city to prepare for war The IDF unveiled an Urban Warfare Training Center (UTC) on Monday in a mock city that simulates an Arab town.
Kosovans distanced from Serb poll In unseasonably warm sunshine on Pristina's Mother Teresa Boulevard, a group of students staged a protest against delays to Kosovan independence.
Russia completes Iran missile contract Russia has fulfilled a contract to sell air defense missiles to Iran.
China battles gender based abortion Gender imbalances have led China to step up efforts to curb sex-selective abortions.