Lebanon Fears a Return to Civil War The government troops are focusing their efforts on the areas around the flashpoints in Tripoli, Beirut and Bint-Jbeil.
Iraq: US forces can kill Iranian agents In an effort to strike at Iran's influence in the Middle East, US President George W. Bush has authorized US forces in Iraq to apprehend or kill Iranian agents operating in that country.
Putin guest at India Republic Day Russian President Vladimir Putin has attended a grand parade in India's capital, Delhi, as the guest of honour on the country's Republic Day.
Russia concerned over US missile defense plans Russia on Friday harshly criticized US plans to build missile defense sites in central Europe.
EU constitution 'is still alive' Ministers from 17 European Union countries are due to meet in the Spanish capital, Madrid, hoping to keep alive the idea of an EU constitution.
Iran Set to Try Space Launch Iran has converted its most powerful ballistic missile into a satellite launch vehicle.
Security Council Sees Hope for Mideast Security Council members are optimistic that a key meeting next month on the Israel-Palestinian conflict will help revive the stalled peace process.
Life under Hamas a rough ride A year ago, on a freezing, foggy night in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, party officials in the Palestinian election centre could not believe what they were hearing.
Jordan restores Temple Mount pulpit An ornate wooden pulpit on Jerusalem's Temple Mount that was destroyed nearly four decades ago by a deranged Christian tourist has been completely restored.