Assassination fears paralyse Zimbabwe opposition
AFP - Sunday May 18, 02:45 AM
HARARE (AFP) - Fears of an assassination plot against Zimbabwe's opposition leader delayed his long-awaited homecoming on Saturday ahead of an election showdown with veteran President Robert Mugabe on June 27.

Pope speaks of duty to convert others to the faith
AFP - Sunday May 18, 02:40 AM
VATICAN CITY (AFP) - The Roman Catholic Church has the inalienable right and duty to convert any person to Christianity, Pope Benedict XVI said Saturday.

China fights to stave off disease amid miracle quake rescues
AFP - Sunday May 18, 02:38 AM
SHIFANG, China (AFP) - China ramped up efforts on Saturday to stave off disease for millions of earthquake victims, as more miracle rescues amid the rubble offered hope in an increasingly desperate battle to save lives.

Sri Lanka clashes leave 16 Tiger rebels dead: military
AFP - Sunday May 18, 02:24 AM
COLOMBO (AFP) - Sri Lankan ground troops killed at least 16 Tamil Tiger rebels while airforce fighter jets bombed guerrilla targets in the island's north, the defence ministry said on Saturday.

Saudi oil output hike would not solve US problems: Bush
AFP - Sunday May 18, 02:02 AM
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AFP) - US President George W.

World turns up heat on Myanmar
AFP - Sunday May 18, 01:57 AM
YANGON (AFP) - Frustrated world leaders tightened the pressure on Myanmar on Saturday, raising the allegation of crimes against humanity over the regime's slow-moving response to the cyclone disaster.

Federer breezes into Hamburg tennis final
AFP - Sunday May 18, 01:52 AM
HAMBURG, Germany (AFP) - Defending champion Roger Federer will contest the final of the Hamburg Masters Series here for the fifth time in his career after seeing off Italy's Andreas Seppi in Saturday's semi-final.

Kidnapped Pakistan diplomat back home after end of captivity
AFP - Sunday May 18, 01:26 AM
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan returned home safely Saturday after being released from his captivity by suspected Taliban militants who held him captive for 96 days, officials said.

Kuwaitis seek fresh start as they choose new parliament
AFP - Sunday May 18, 01:25 AM
KUWAIT CITY (AFP) - Kuwaitis are voting Saturday to elect a new parliament in this oil-rich Gulf state which has been rocked by political turmoil, with many saying they want change and an end to political feuding.

Bush to meet Palestinians in Egypt
AFP - Sunday May 18, 01:14 AM
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AFP) - US President George W.