Sprinter gets jail for bank fraud
(16/05/2008 21:28)
Disgraced sprinter Tim Montgomery is jailed for 46 months for his part in a multi-million dollar bank fraud.
US sprinter jailed for bank fraud
(16/05/2008 21:28)
Disgraced sprinter Tim Montgomery is jailed for 46 months for his part in a multi-million dollar bank fraud.
Zimbabwe attacks 'out of control'
(16/05/2008 18:56)
The US ambassador to Zimbabwe warns post-poll violence is "out of control" as a date is set for a run-off.
Lebanese leaders gather in Qatar
(16/05/2008 18:33)
Lebanon's rival leaders start talks in Qatar aimed at pulling the country back from the brink of civil war.
India sends doctors to Burma
(16/05/2008 17:57)
A team of 50 Indian medical personnel is going to Burma to help cyclone victims, at the military regime's request.
Warning over EU pesticides plan
(16/05/2008 17:32)
It is claimed tighter rules on pesticide use in Europe could lead to reduced yields and further increases in food costs.
US resumes North Korea food aid
(16/05/2008 17:28)
The US announces a resumption of food aid to North Korea, thought to be facing famine this summer.
Kabbah ends honeymoon for trial
(16/05/2008 17:17)
Sierra Leone's ex-president cuts short his honeymoon to testify at the trial of former rebel leader Issa Sesay.
Pakistan 'protests' at US strike
(16/05/2008 16:36)
Pakistan says it has protested over a missile attack in its tribal areas that was carried out by the US.
'Islamist funders' held in Europe
(16/05/2008 16:13)
Police in the Netherlands, France and Germany swoop on suspects believed to fund Islamists in Uzbekistan.
US aid 'failing to reach target'
(16/05/2008 16:12)
The US Congress provides billions of dollars for Pakistan and Afghanistan but much of the money never gets there.
Saudis 'resist Bush oil pressure'
(16/05/2008 16:05)
Saudi Arabia rejects a US appeal to raise oil production saying there is no new demand, US officials say.
Nigerian jailed for smuggling baby
(16/05/2008 15:21)
A UK court jails a Nigerian woman accused of buying a baby and bringing him illegally into the UK.
Burma death toll jumps to 78,000
(16/05/2008 14:41)
The official death toll for Burma's cyclone disaster jumps to nearly 78,000 with 56,000 missing, state TV says.
'Five million' homeless in quake
(16/05/2008 14:21)
Almost five million people have been left homeless by Monday's earthquake in China, officials say.
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