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- World Bank tackles food emergency
The World Bank backs emergency measures to tackle rising food prices around the world.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:02:54 GMT
- Zimbabwe election ruling awaited
A judge in Zimbabwe is due to rule on whether the presidential election results should be released.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:11:50 GMT
- Japan fleet misses whaling target
Action by protesters has prevented the Japanese whaling fleet from meeting its quota, Japanese officials say.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:56:32 GMT
- Shares down on market fears
Shares fall globally at the start of the week amid growing concerns over the state of the US economy.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:00:25 GMT
- Kenyans killed in sect protests
At least 12 people have been shot dead by police in Kenya amid protests by members of an outlawed sect.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:09:03 GMT
- Taleban attack kills 11 policemen
Taleban insurgents storm a police post in the southern Afghanistan, killing at least 11 policemen, officials say.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:50:37 GMT
- Olympic torch travels on to Oman
The troubled Olympic torch arrives in Oman for an evening parade, after an incident-free run in Tanzania.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:06:09 GMT
- Italian election draws to a close
Italians vote in polls pitting centre-right Silvio Berlusconi against centre-left Walter Veltroni for prime minister.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:11:30 GMT
- Nepal's Maoists extend poll lead
Nepal's Maoist party does far better than expected as results for a new constituent assembly are declared.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:27:29 GMT
- 'Milkshake murderer' appeals
Hong Kong High Court hears appeal by wife of wealthy American banker convicted of his killing.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:38:38 GMT
- Immelman hails rollercoaster win
Trevor Immelman describes his Masters victory at Augusta as "the ultimate rollercoaster".
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:43:13 GMT
- Athletics: Greene hits back
Double Olympic champion Maurice Greene denies reports linking him to performance-enhancing drugs.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:28:45 GMT
- Two Britons 'killed in Somalia'
Two British nationals are reported to have been killed by Islamist fighters in central Somalia.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:45:45 GMT
- Ugandan LRA rebel deputy 'killed'
Ugandan government mediators leave the jungle venue where a deal was due to be signed with rebels.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:29:57 GMT
- Democratic rivals defend abortion
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama say they back abortion rights and profess their Christianity at a faith forum.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:45:29 GMT