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Death stalked Betancourt's captivity in Colombia BOGOTA (Reuters) - Ingrid Betancourt began each day in captivity at 4 a.m. -- cold and depressed but awake in the dark waiting to hear her mother's words of encouragement over the radio.
Mugabe says opposition must drop claim to power HARARE (Reuters) - President Robert Mugabe said on Friday that although he accepted the need for negotiations to end Zimbabwe's crisis, the opposition must drop their claim to power and accept that he was the country's leader.
Historic China-Taiwan flights take off TAIPEI/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Historic regular flights between Taiwan and China began on Friday, in a show of conciliation between the long-time rivals that could bring large numbers of mainland Chinese visitors to the island.
G8 to tackle inflation, but concrete action elusive TOKYO (Reuters) - G8 leaders aim to present a united front against global inflation, driven by soaring oil and food prices, at a summit in Japan next week, but solving the problem requires more than just a strong message from rich nations.
Iran could answer nuclear offer on Friday: report TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will respond on Friday to incentives offered by six world powers to try to entice Tehran to stop enriching uranium, which they fear could result in a nuclear bomb.
Belarus blast, not far from leader, wounds 50 MINSK (Reuters) - About 50 people were wounded by a home-made bomb in Belarus's capital on Friday at an Independence Day concert attended by long-time ruler President Alexander Lukashenko, officials said.
Israel can raze attacker's home: attorney general JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli government proposal to demolish homes of Palestinians from Arab East Jerusalem who attack Israelis is legally viable, Israel's attorney-general wrote in a legal opinion.
India's left gives July 7 deadline on nuclear deal NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's communist parties said the government must tell them by Monday if it plans to press ahead with the next step in a controversial civilian nuclear deal with the United States, which they strongly oppose.
Militants abduct two Pakistani journalists PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Al Qaeda-linked militants have abducted two Pakistani journalists who the militants accused of snooping on their members and positions near the Afghan border.
38 killed in Myanmar delta ferry sinking: report YANGON (Reuters) - At least 38 people died when their ferry sank in a river in Myanmar's cyclone-hit Irrawaddy delta, official newspapers reported on Friday.
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Direct China-Taiwan flights begin The first regular direct flight from China to Taiwan in nearly six decades lands in Taipei, in a new sign of improving ties.
Freed Betancourt heads to France French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt is due in Paris, two days after her dramatic release from captivity under Farc rebels.
Robbery clue to student murders The brutal stabbings of two French students in London could be linked to an earlier burglary, police reveal.
Fires cause California evacuation Thousands of people are told to leave their homes as wildfires burn in large areas of the US state of California.
Opposition 'must accept Mugabe' Crowds greet Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe as he returns from a summit where he defended his re-election.
Air France eyes move to railways Air France confirms it is in talks with French group Veolia about launching a high-speed rail service.
Disaster hits Slovenian kayakers At least eight people die and five others are missing as their kayaks capsize near a partly built dam in Slovenia.
Dozens hurt in Belarus bomb blast Fifty people are injured in the Belarussian capital in a bomb explosion at a concert attended by President Lukashenko.
Georgia shells breakaway Ossetia Georgian artillery fire has killed at least two people in the breakaway province of South Ossetia, separatist officials say.
Bush to attend Olympic ceremony US President George W Bush will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, the White House says.
Australia 'needs carbon trading' An Australian government advisor on climate change calls for a national emissions trading scheme to combat global warming.
Eurozone rates increase to 4.25% Interest rates in eurozone countries increase for the first time in 12 months in a bid to combat inflation.
Hamas suspends talks over Shalit Hamas suspends talks over a prisoner exchange deal due to involve the release of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
India left gives nuclear deadline Communist allies of India's government give it a Monday deadline over the controversial US nuclear deal.
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