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Israelis can sue for suicide blasts
Israel says Palestinian Authority may be sued because it is not a state government.
Olmert defiant on settlements
Israeli PM says "no chance" of giving up some neighbourhoods in east Jerusalem.
Tibet surrender deadline passes
China-installed governor warns of "harsh" treatment for protesters refusing to give up.
Albanian defence minister resigns
Death toll from explosion of ammunition rises to 16, with hundreds injured.
Iraqi shrine city hit by bomber
Dozens of people killed in attack near Shia holy site in southern city of Karbala.
Credit crunch fears hit US stocks
Losses in early market trading in wake of bank's deal to buy beleaguered rival.
Kuwait cabinet resigns en masse
Resignation comes after recent calls on the emir to sack entire cabinet.
South Sudanese go home for census
Count of Sudan's estimated 39 million expected after a decade without census.
Mubarak challenger loses appeal
Jailed opposition leader Ayman Nour's appeal case is rejected by Egyptian court.
Riots follow Kosovo court raid
UN police forced to withdraw from Serb area of Mitrovica after storming courthouse.
Cheney pays surprise visit to Iraq
US vice-president arrives in Baghdad at the start of nine-day visit to Middle East.
Afghan blast targets Nato forces
At least two Nato soldiers and three civilians killed in attack in Helmand province.
Turkey court mulls AKP fate
Judges study indictment against ruling party for alleged anti-secular activities.
Riots follow Kosovo court raid
Dozens of Serb protesters arrested after UN police storm Mitrovica courthouse.
New Pakistan parliament convenes
President Musharraf faces hostile legislators who have vowed to curb his powers.
Deadline looms for Tibet protesters
Chinese-installed governor says protesters must surrender or face harsh punishment.
World leaders 'share Kenya blame'
Rights group says foreign governments had ignored endemic problems for decades.
Cheney pays Iraq surprise visit
US president arrives in Baghdad at the beginning of nine-day visit to Middle East.
JPMorgan to buy crisis-hit US bank
Purchase of Bear Stearns fails to ease investor worries as stocks in Asia dive.
Concert calls for S America peace
Thousands attend 'Peace Without Borders' concert on Colombia-Venezuela border.