Militants kill soldier in south Russia shootout
// Jul. 28, 2008 - 05:35 GMT
Extradition hearing for Russian 'merchant of death' adjourned
A court in Thailand postponed an extradition hearing for a Russian businessman charged with arms smuggling, as his lawyer failed to show up in court, national media reported on Monday.
// Jul. 28, 2008 - 05:41 GMT
China objects to McCain's meeting with Dalai Lama
China's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Monday criticizing a meeting between U.S. Republican presidential candidate John McCain and Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.
// Jul. 28, 2008 - 05:46 GMT
Istanbul explosions kill 16, injure over 150
The death toll from Sunday evening's explosions in a busy area of central Istanbul rose to 16 on Monday, with more than 150 injured, several of them critically, the government said.
// Jul. 28, 2008 - 06:24 GMT
Powerful typhoon hits Taiwan, heads toward east China
A powerful typhoon hit south Taiwan early on Monday morning with strong winds and heavy rain, and is heading toward China's mainland, Xinhua news agency reported.
// Jul. 28, 2008 - 07:04 GMT
Thai, Cambodian foreign ministers discuss temple dispute
The foreign ministers of Thailand and Cambodia have resumed discussions to resolve a military standoff in a border area near the 11th century Preah Vihear Temple.
// Jul. 28, 2008 - 07:31 GMT