United States names Afghanistan a major non-Nato ally.

The blast in Ramadi killed seven people and wounded 20 when it exploded in the residential area.

She will be part of a 3 member panel of experts alongwith Judge Unity Dow of Bostwana, French judge Christine Chanet.

Previously accused Israel, US and Britain of plotting the killings to set back its uranium enrichment program.

IMF will downgrade some of its economic forecasts later this month.

Excitement about a first taste of democracy is mingled with fear that it will be hijacked by the militias.

Crippling power and water shortages and open sewage drains are an extreme example of the poor infrastructure.

Both China and Cuba have tried to limit access to the Internet and voiced some reservations but joined the consensus.

Arab countries appreciate the ban overturn. Say the move will help promote the sport among the conservative nations.

Says talks on wider issues now possible; Pakistan fears prolonged instability in Afghanistan.