Blast Kills 8 Mourners at Pakistani Funeral
A blast killed at least eight mourners at the funeral of a Shiite cleric in northwestern Pakistan who was gunned down hours earlier, police said. At least 28 were wounded.
Garbled Report on Sichuan Death Toll Revives Pain
An error in translation of a news conference by a governor left the impression that the death toll of students in the May earthquake was higher than thought.
Myanmar Junta Jails Comedian for 45 Years
A secret court in Myanmar sentenced popular comedian and activist Zarganar to 45 years prison on Friday.
Russian Presidential Term Approved
Russia’s lower parliamentary house gave final approval to a bill extending the presidential term to six years.
Generation Faithful: Hezbollah Seeks to Marshal the Piety of the Young
Hezbollah is educating a younger generation in Lebanon to continue its struggle against Israel.
Mai Mai Fighters Third Piece in Congo’s Violent Puzzle
With their guns and concocted potions, the Mai Mai are a surreal — but still deadly — dimension to Congo’s civil wars.
Putin Vows to Fight Economic Collapse in Russia
Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin of Russia announced tax cuts and increased spending on social programs.
Grenade Attack Kills Thai Protester
An anti-government protester was killed and at least 29 were injured in an attack against activists occupying the Government House in Bangkok, according to reports.
A Residency Dream, Now a Nightmare
As the spouse of an American citizen, an immigrant from New Zealand expected little trouble getting a green card, until he was hauled to a detention center and told he was going to be deported.
Over Zimbabwe Objections, Annan and Carter Plan Visit
Former U.N. secretary general Kofi Annan and former President Jimmy Carter are going to Zimbabwe on a humanitarian mission despite being advised not to go.
