Russia Formally Recognizes Georgia Rebel States

After a fierce but brief firefight between Georgian and Russian forces, an uneasy truce has developed. One that could be threatened by today's announcement from Russia, supporting the 'rebel' regions in Georgia as independent states. Washington is calling this...

Zimbabwe detains opposition leaders

"The standard-bearer for Zimbabwe's opposition was twice detained by the police on Thursday, and one of his most important deputies was arrested to face treason charges. The events underscored the daunting obstacles to campaigning against President Robert Mugabe in the two...

Hiking Tips: River Crossing Safety

River crossings can be deceptively hazardous. Even a very shallow, swiftly-flowing body of water can pack enough force to 'skittle' the unwary. If you cannot walk at the speed of a stick thrown into the river, or if the river is swift and above knee height, then it could be...

Hollywood's Super Woman Angelina Jolie, In 'A Mighty Heart'

"Once branded a siren, Angelina Jolie is now known as a peace activist. She tells Ivor Davis about playing Mariane Pearl, whose husband was murdered by terrorists. Not so long ago, Angelina Jolie was cast as Hollywood's scarlet woman. The headline-hugging actress had stolen...

Princess Diana Inquest Under Way

"The British inquest into Princess Diana's death in a 1997 car crash in Paris resumed Monday with a plea from her sons that conclusions be reached quickly. "It is their desire that the inquest should not only be open, fair and transparent but that it should move swiftly to a...

Necessity for Fiji coup 'non-existent'

"An opinion piece in the top British magazine Economist claims that the necessity for a coup in Fiji was non-existent. The article, which appears in this week's issue, says that while coupmakers claim they act only with great reluctance and say that an elected government will...

UN Agrees to Help in Gemayel Assassination Probe

"The 15-member Security Council responded swiftly to Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora's request for assistance in the Gemayel murder probe. Mr. Siniora wrote to Secretary-General Kofi Annan asking that the Gemayel murder be added to the U.N. inquiry into last year's...

Annan says hopes to soon double U.N. troops in Lebanon

"JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Tuesday said he hoped to soon double to 5,000 the number of U.N. troops in southern Lebanon and urged Israel and Hizbollah to swiftly end rows blocking a permanent ceasefire. Annan said he would ask Prime Minister...