Renewed fighting erupts in crisis-torn Lebanon It was the worst internal unrest since the 1975-1990 civil war and dramatically raised the stakes in a protracted political crisis. After foreign ministers held weekend crisis talks in Cairo, an Arab League delegation prepared to visit .. details

Powerful quake kills thousands in southwest China Buildings swayed in Beijing and Shanghai, while the quake was felt in Hong Kong, Vietnam and in the Thai capital Bangkok, 1,800 kilometres (1,200 miles) from the epicentre. I heard the vents ruffling and then started to feel the buildi.. details

China quake leaves 8,533 dead in one province: Xinhua

Commonwealth re-admits Pakistan after six-month suspension But it also urged Pakistan to reinforce the independence of the judiciary and resolve current issues through the parliamentary process as soon as possible so that it contributes to democratic political stability in Pakistan. There (is).. details

Up to 5,000 quake dead in single Chinese county: Xinhua

At least 100 dead as powerful quake hits southwest China Facing disaster the most important thing is calm, confidence, courage and strong leadership, Wen told Chinas CCTV television on a flight to the heart of the quake-hit zone. We will definitely overcome this major disaster. Presiden.. details

Powerful quake hits southwest China, killing five The State Seismological Bureau located its epicentre in Wenchuan County, a mountainous region home to the Wolong Nature Reserve, Chinas leading research and breeding base for endangered giant pandas. Xinhua quoted an official saying th.. details

Lebanon tense as Arab League tries to end crisis The showdown between Hezbollah and the ruling bloc saw the powerful Shiite militant group seize large swathes of Muslim west Beirut last week, dramatically raising the stakes in the countrys 18-month political crisis. Clashes turned de.. details

Pro-West Serb bloc begins coalition talks after claiming poll The Democrats expected coalition partners include the Socialist Party of Serbia, founded by Milosevic, or the Liberal Democratic Party, whose leader Cedomir Jovanovic negotiated the late strongmans arrest in 2001. Tallies by the electo.. details

Powerful quake rattles southwest China

Powerful quake rattles southwest China,

Arab ministers bid to end Lebanon crisis as fighting eases US-backed Prime Minister Fuad Siniora has accused his rivals of staging a coup while the Future Movement of parliamentary majority leader Saad Hariri said the opposition was trying to turn Beirut into another Baghdad. Opposition fighte.. details

Massive quake strikes China: US Geological Survey