Israel lets Egypt ship arms to Fatah In response to continued violence between the Hamas and Fatah factions in the Palestinian Authority, Israel approved on Wednesday night the transfer of 2,000 automatic rifles

Somali troops ‘enter Mogadishu’ Government troops in Somalia have entered areas of Mogadishu, hours after Islamist forces abandoned the capital city.

Vatican slams Saddam’s death penalty A top Vatican official condemned the death sentence against Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.

Internet access recovers in Asia after earthquakes Asia’s Internet and telecommunication infrastructure showed signs of recovery today, following service disruptions.

Hajj begins amid growing Muslim sectarian tension Nearly 3 million Muslims from around the world, chanting “I am here, Lord” and raising their hands to heaven, marched through a desert valley outside Mecca on Thursday.

Saddam’s execution poses dilemma An appeals court’s final confirmation of ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein’s death sentence is fueling debate in Iraq on how the former dictator’s last days will unfold.

China’s Hu calls for powerful navy Chinese president and commander-in-chief Hu Jintao urged the building of a powerful navy that is prepared “at any time” for military struggle.

Euro notes cash in to overtake dollar The US dollar bill’s standing as the world’s favorite form of cash is being usurped by the five-year-old euro.

Sudan Raises Doubts on U.N. Peace Effort Sudan raised new questions Wednesday about its commitment to a U.N. peace effort in the violence-wracked Darfur region.

Russia and Cyprus overshadow Finnish EU presidency The Finnish EU presidency is winding down to an unspectacular end this weekend.