Tajiks vote in parliamentary poll
Election expected to strengthen the power of Emomali Rakhmon, the country's president.
Somalia's Shabab ban UN food aid
Somali's al-Shabab armed opposition group accuses UN of "political food aid".
Lethal bombing in south Afghanistan
Roadside bomb claims 11 civilian lives in south Afghanistan's Helmand province.
Basque separatist leader arrested
Eta commander captured in joint Spanish-French raid after 13 years in hiding.
Police break up Yemen rallies
Protests take place in southern city to coincide with donors' meeting in Saudi Arabia.
'Target Jordan' says al-Qaeda agent
Postuhmous video by suicide bomber details spy agency's collaboration with US.
Chile quake 'affects two million'
President declares "state of catastrophe" after 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes close to country's second largest city.
Israeli police storm Jerusalem site
Six Palestinians reportedly wounded in standoff at al-Aqsa mosque compound.
UK police probe false passports use
Officers arrive in Tel Aviv as Dubai police chief links Israel to Mabhouh murder suspects.
Grenade blast hits near Thai bank
Blast follows court order to confiscate $1.4bn belonging to former PM Thaksin Shinawatra.
Chile quake leaves hundreds dead
President declares "state of catastrophe" after 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes close to country's second largest city.
Italy adjourns Berlusconi trial
One month adjournment for PM accused of corrupting his former tax lawyer.
Cleric urges Iraq poll neutrality
Shia clerics in Iraq advised to avoid backing candidates before March 7 election.
Bomber targets police in Pakistan
Suicide attack in town in NWFP leaves at least four people dead and dozens more injured.
Lethal clash in north Liberia
Clashes erupt between Christians and Muslims in northern Liberian city.
Ransom paid to Somali pirates
Money dropped on Greek ship in bid to free captain and his Filipino crew.
US unveils Bagram handover plan
Afghan government to administer parts of the notorious jail from next week.
Egypt gas exports to Israel legal
Despite strong opposition, Egyptian gas to Israel would flow under the power of law.
US closes Mexico border consulate
Gun battles prompt officials to temporarily shut consular offices in town of Reynosa.
South Yemen call for independence
Thousands demonstrate in the major cities of the former southern republic.


