05/17/2008
A UN envoy is due in Burma to ask the ruling junta to grant more access to aid workers to help cyclone survivors. read more
China praises world's quake aid
05/17/2008
Chinese President Hu Jintao voices his gratitude for the international aid after Monday's deadly earthquake. read more
Aid vessel hijacked off Somalia
05/17/2008
A Jordanian-flagged ship carrying sugar, an aid donation to Somalia, is seized by pirates off Mogadishu. read more
Georgia condemns Russia actions
05/17/2008
Georgia says it has evidence that Russia is deploying heavy military hardware in the breakaway region of Abkhazia. read more
Lebanese factions at Qatar talks
05/17/2008
Lebanon's rival leaders hold talks in Qatar aimed at pulling the country back from the brink of civil war. read more
Latin stars hold charity concerts
05/17/2008
Buenos Aires and Mexico City host two charity concerts to help Latin American children living in poverty. read more
Kuwaitis wait for polls results
05/17/2008
Kuwait elects a parliament for the second time in two years with women hoping to take seats for the first time. read more
Edward Kennedy taken to hospital
05/17/2008
US Democratic Senator Edward Kennedy recovers in hospital after suffering a "seizure", his office says. read more
Dominican leader wins third term
05/17/2008
President Leonel Fernandez wins re-election in the Dominican Republic as his main opponent concedes. read more
Big Brown wins Preakness Stakes
05/17/2008
Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown wins the Preakness Stakes to keep alive his chances of becoming the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years. read more