Six dead in fresh Afghan attack Three Canadian and three Polish Nato soldiers are killed in the latest fighting in Afghanistan, officials say.
Leaders threaten to isolate Fiji Pacific leaders have threatened to suspend Fiji from a regional forum if it does not press ahead with planned elections.
Mugabe rival fears talks collapse Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai says power-sharing talks may collapse if parliament convenes.
We go way back Meet Manfred, who claims to have the ultimate family tree
Russians halt Nato co-operation Russia tells Nato it is halting military co-operation over the continuing crisis in Georgia, the alliance says.
Campbell-Brown takes 200m gold Jamaica's domination of the sprint events at the Olympics is completed as Veronica Campbell-Brown wins gold in the women's 200m.
Gary Glitter 'will fly to London' Convicted paedophile and former pop star Gary Glitter has agreed to fly to London, Thai police have said.
Soviet roots to Georgian conflict The BBC's Bridget Kendall explains why conflict in Ossetia marks a chill in the post-Cold War thaw.
Strasbourg unfit for EU session Brussels will host the European Parliament while Strasbourg is repaired, reigniting a row about where it should be based.
Your say What do you want the world to talk about?
India nuclear deal scrutinised A group of nations that regulates civilian nuclear trade discusses whether India can trade in sensitive nuclear materials.
Peruvian tribes end land protests Amazonian tribes in Peru halt a week-long protest against land sale laws after Congress members move to repeal them.
Gaddafi son retires from politics The son of Libya's leader, Sayf al-Islam Gaddafi, says he is retiring from political life though he is seen as a likely successor.
Ethical goldmine? Mayans challenge Goldcorp over open mine in Guatemala
Day in pictures Some of the most striking images from around the world on 21 August 2008.
Web browser to get 'privacy mode' Hiding what users do online might get easier as Microsoft plans a "privacy mode" for the next release of Internet Explorer.
Philippine autonomy deal scrapped The Philippine government pulls out of a controversial autonomy deal with Muslim separatist rebels, following days of fighting.
