Tunisian premier names a new government
2011-03-07 23:03:11
Tunisia's prime minister named a new government Monday after a spate of resignations that has revived questions about the country's post-revolution direction.
64 killed in clashes in Sudan
2011-03-07 18:54:49
Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) on Monday said 64 people were killed in clashes between its forces and a rebel militia in Upper Nile State in south Sudan.
UN, EU speed up humanitarian assessments in Libya
2011-03-07 15:36:22
The United Nations and the European Union (EU) are ratcheting up efforts to ensure humanitarian assistance to unrest-hit Libya, as the Libyan government reportedly regained control of the western city of Misurata on Sunday.
US defense chief pays surprise visit to Afghanistan
2011-03-07 14:05:33
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Kabul on Monday on a surprise visit to Afghanistan, amid tight security in Afghan capital city Kabul.
Afghan president rejects US apology over killings
2011-03-07 13:32:46
Afghanistan's president rejected a US apology for the mistaken killing of nine Afghan boys in a NATO air attack and said civilian casualties are no longer acceptable.
Libya rejects UN sanctions on senior officials
2011-03-07 09:29:37
The Libyan government officially rejected the United Nations Resolution 1970 which imposed travel ban and assets freeze on Gaddafi's family and some senior officials, and expressed "deep regret" over the position of the UN Security Council.
Gadhafi's nurse says he is in good health
2011-03-07 06:51:39
Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi is in good health and is a "great psychologist", one of his Ukrainian nurses told a local television channel.
Libya forces hold back rebel advance
2011-03-07 06:42:55
Libyan helicopter gunships fired on a rebel force advancing west toward the capital Tripoli on Sunday and forces loyal to leader Muammar Gadhafi engaged in intense ground battles with the rival fighters.
Gadhafi's nurse says he is in good health
Magnitude 6.2 quake hits N Chile, no damage seen
2011-03-06 23:20:21
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake jolted northern Chile on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no reports of any damage and the linchpin copper mining sector was not affected.
Pro-Gaddafi tanks storm into Libya's Misurata: TV
2011-03-06 21:06:58
Troops loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi sent tanks to storm into the town of Misurata, 200 km east of the capital Tripoli, on Sunday in an attempt to retake the city, which reportedly was still controlled by rebels, Al- Jazerra news network said, citing eyewitnesses.
Qatar's consul came under fire in Pakistan
2011-03-06 19:05:44
An unknown gunman in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi opened fire at a car carrying Qatar's consul, Qatar's official news agency said, adding no injuries were reported.
Christchurch earthquake to cost $11b
2011-03-06 19:04:30
The Christchurch earthquake will cost up to 15 billion NZ dollars ($11 billion) and knock gross domestic product growth back by 1.5 percentage points, but New Zealand's Treasury predicts a silver lining in 2012 as rebuilding gets underway.