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Suicide Bombing at Pakistan Shi'ite Rally Kills 53
This was second major bombing this week, as country tries to cope with worst flooding in its history

Palestinian Militants Protest Peace Talks
Militants reject talks, vow to continue to attack Israelis

Iran Blasts Israeli-Palestinian Talks
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says talks are doomed to fail

Gates Confident Afghan Strategy Working, But Outcome Not Assured
Defense secretary says US troops will likely have a significant combat role for two or three more years

US Doctors Work With Afghans to Improve Country's Medical Care
Air Force personnel mentoring medical workers at Kandahar Regional Military Hospital to help them increase skills

Darfur Rebels Say Dozens Killed in Army Attacks
Faction of rebel Sudan Liberation Army says troops attacked rebel-controlled Tabra district on Thursday

Koranic Teachers Arrested for Forcing Children to Beg in Senegal
Arrest comes after government announced crackdown on begging in Dakar

UN FAO Calls Meeting to Discuss Rising Food Prices
Meeting will discuss the current situation and whether any action needs to be taken

Analysts Pessimistic on Chances of Mideast Talks Success
Even if Israel does what Palestinian leadership demands, Hamas still has power to destroy whole peace process

New Test Can Detect TB in Just Two Hours
World Health Organization says new test could revolutionize TB care

US Unemployment Numbers Mixed
President Obama says US economy is moving in right direction, but not fast enough




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