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Troops rush in to help China quake rescue MIANYANG, China (Reuters) - China poured more troops into the earthquake-ravaged province of Sichuan on Wednesday to quicken a search for survivors as time ran out for thousands of people buried under rubble and mud.
Myanmar's cyclone survivors beg for help YANGON (Reuters) - Desperation among Myanmar's 1.5 million cyclone survivors mounted on Wednesday as the international aid flow remained a trickle and police barred foreign aid workers from worst-hit areas.
Curfew in historic Indian city a day after blasts JAIPUR, India (Reuters) - Authorities imposed a dawn to-dusk curfew in parts of India's historic western city of Jaipur on Wednesday, a day after eight bombs ripped through bustling streets, killing around 60 people and injuring 150.
Green aliens and UFOs said to visit UK: secret files LONDON (Reuters) - Aliens from outer space have been visiting Britain for years and UFO sightings doubled after the film Close Encounters was released in 1977, according to secret files collating reports by members of the public.
Israeli air strikes kill militant in Gaza: medics GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli air strikes against Palestinian militants in the southern Gaza Strip killed a Hamas gunman, Palestinian medics said on Wednesday.
Bomb at N.Spain police barracks kills 1, wounds 4 MADRID (Reuters) - A car bomb exploded at a police barracks in northern Spain's Basque Country early on Wednesday, killing one person and wounding four, police said.
Turkish Islamic preacher - threat or benefactor? ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Nine-year-old Burak says his favorite subject is maths, he loves studying and writing in English, and when he grows up he wants to be a policeman.
First Beijing death linked to China virus outbreak BEIJING (Reuters) - China's capital has recorded its first death from a recent outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease as authorities try to contain the spread of a potent virus just three months before the city hosts the Olympic Games.
Mexican troops fight Sinaloa drug cartel CULIACAN, Mexico (Reuters) - Thousands of troops rolled into Mexico's violent Sinaloa state on Tuesday to fight a powerful drug cartel run by the country's most wanted man, following a wave of police murders.
Olmert says understandings reached in peace talks JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Tuesday that he and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas had reached "understandings and points of agreement" on some key issues in U.S.-backed peace talks.
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Struggle to reach quake trapped Chinese rescuers battle rain and blocked roads as they try to reach thousands buried by a devastating earthquake.
Clinton fights on after victory Hillary Clinton says her win in the West Virginia primary means the race for the Democratic nomination is not over yet.
Freud work sets new world record A Lucian Freud painting of a sleeping, naked woman sells for $33.6m (£17.2m) in New York, a new record.
Thai premier in Burma aid talks The Thai prime minister departs for Burma, where he will urge leaders to allow in urgently-needed aid.
Curfew imposed after India blasts A curfew is imposed in the old city in Jaipur in western India after a series of blasts killed at least 60.
Bush begins tour of Middle East US President George Bush travels to Israel to take part in celebrations of the country's 60th anniversary.
Colombian ex-warlords sent to US Colombia extradites 14 former paramilitary bosses to face drugs charges in the US after they violated a peace deal.
Brazil's Amazon minister resigns Brazil's environment minister resigns, after conflicts with the government over Amazon development.
UK files released on UFO sightings Secret files on UFO sightings in Britain are made available for the first time by the Ministry of Defence.
Camp life Slideshow explores Shatila refugee camp in Beirut
In pictures Previously classified files on UFO sightings in the UK
Jaipur trauma Indian city slowly recovers from shock of bomb blasts
Space hopes Plan for space truck to fly European astronauts
9/11 blow? Why did US drop charges against '20th hijacker'?
Arrests follow Malawi 'coup plot' Malawian police arrest four opposition officials and ex-security chiefs, after claims of a plot against the president.
Mexican troops take on cartels Thousands more Mexican troops and federal police are deployed to fight the drug barons after a wave of police murders.
US welcomes N Korea nuclear files A senior US diplomat says North Korea appears to have handed over full details of its plutonium programme.
EU says Russia talks to go ahead EU diplomats say Lithuania has dropped its veto threat, paving the way for EU strategic partnership talks with Russia.
Lebanon army 'ready to use force' The Lebanese army says it is prepared to use force to disarm gunmen and restore order across the country.
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