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An African Union peacekeeper is killed in the Somali capital as a UN worker is shot dead in a separate attack.

A chronology of key events

A chronology of key events

A chronology of key events

A summary of the main potential flashpoints which have their origin in the Soviet era.

Pakistan's governing coalition is facing a deadline to decide on the reinstatement of judges sacked by former president Pervez Musharraf.

Pakistan's biggest party, the PPP, nominates its leader, Asif Zardari, to succeed Pervez Musharraf as the country's president.

Ahmed Rashid in Islamabad says that Pakistan faces a variety of complex problems following the resignation of Pervez Musharraf.

One of Pakistan's most prominent pro-democracy leaders accuses a senior UK diplomat of undermining his country's rule of law.

Leaders of Pakistan's ruling coalition meet to discuss who will succeed former President Pervez Musharraf.

Ukraine says it is ready to make its warning systems available to European nations following Russia's conflict with Georgia.

An ex-detective slams a police force for arresting him after confronting beer-throwing youths.

The BBC's Altaf Hussain in Srinagar says rising violence by Hindus and Muslims is threatening to dash peace in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Copper prices have risen sharply across the world, so Zambia is taking action to raise its share of the profits.

All the key points from the debate and vote on government plans to extend terror detentions.

With a new prime minister chosen in Pakistan, what does the future hold for President Musharraf? asks Syed Shoaib Hasan.

John McCain clinches the Republican nomination for US president with projected wins in four states.

A day-by-day guide to the 2008 US presidential election, in words and pictures.

Steve Wright and Levi Bellfield have joined the ranks of Britain's "whole life tariff" prisoners, but what effect does being told you will never be released have?

The controversial EU reform treaty has cleared its first Commons hurdle, following a rowdy five-hour debate.

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