Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, 40, died with another British soldier when a bomb exploded under his armoured vehicle.
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Europe
Politicians, human rights activists and Roma rights activists have criticised the Guard for staging intimidating marches nationwide.
Militants May Plan Attacks Before German Vote
`Authorities have detected an increase in threatening video messages ahead of the Sept. 27 parliamentary elections`, August Hanning said.
Bulgarian Police Break Up Euro Note Forgery Ring
Bulgarian police searched 20 houses in the region of Plovdiv and seized equipment for making counterfeit notes.
Italy Parliament Approves Anti-Immigration Bill
It also allows the creation of unarmed citizen patrols to help police and soldiers fight crime on the streets.
Australia
Senator Steve Fielding said he had yet to see conclusive evidence of climate shift during days of closed-door government briefings.
Australia Reports Second H1N1 Death
A 35-year-old man died from the virus in Victoria state, but had other medical problems adding to the severity of H1N1.
Australian Senate To Delay Emissions Trade Vote
If the Senate delays a vote this week, as expected, the delay could qualify as the first rejection of the laws.
Australian Man With H1N1 Dies
Health officials told Reuters that the man had several illnesses. Local media said the man died in the Royal Adelaide Hospital on Friday.
Asia
Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, 40, died with another British soldier when a bomb exploded under his armoured vehicle.
Palestinian Girl Killed In Gaza Shelling-Hospital
The Palestinian hospital workers said three other people were wounded when a tank shell struck near a house in refugee camp.
U.S. Vice President Biden Visits Baghdad
White House officials said Biden would meet President Jalal Talabani and Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki as well as visit U.S. troops.
Palestinians, Israel Compromise On Dead Sea
The Palestinians had refused to form a sponsorship committee because Israel's Megilot municipality covers occupied West Bank land.
Africa
Patriarch Abune Paulos said Italian media had incorrectly reported that he would place the Ark in a museum in the country`s north.
Mauritius Confirms First Of H1N1 Flu Virus
The tourist was confined to his room for five days but released after receiving treatment.
