- West Bank closed for Rosh Hashana
 As Jews make last minute preparations for the Jewish New Year festival of Rosh Hashana, Israel tightens security and enforces a full closure on the West Bank - Sri Lankans protest 'dictatorship' Sri Lankans hold a mock funeral -- the deceased being democracy -- in protest of a proposed constitutional amendment that would give sweeping powers to the president.
- Sarkozy faces down unions French President Nicolas Sarkozy vows to press ahead with a rise in the country's retirement age but offers some concessions.
- Angry Afghan depositors assail bank Angry Afghan bank customers crowded outside Kabul's top private bank demanding to withdraw savings as security forces beat them back.
- New Zealand quake emergency remains New Zeland officials keep a state of emergency in place after an earthquake last weekend.
- US officials meet Chinese President Chinese President Hu Jintao met with top White House officials in a bid to smooth tensions between the two countries.
- Trapped Chile miners' soccer support 33 workers trapped underground in Chile cheer as they watch the national soccer team take to the field, the players wearing emblems of support for the miners.
- 20 dead in Pakistan barracks blast A suicide bomb attack hits police residential quarters in northwestern Pakistan as the officers were breaking their Ramadan fast, killing 20 people.
- Tube strike causes travel chaos Millions of commuters in London struggle to get to work as a 24 hour strike by workers on the underground rail system cripples much of the network.
- North Koreans affected by floods Rare footage from North Korean reveals many are suffering under harsh conditions after two months of rain and floods.
- Volcano erupts in Indonesia A long-dormant volcano explodes for the fourth time in just over a week, forcing local residents to evacuate.
- French unions warn of more strikes French trade unions said 2.5 million people took to the streets on Tuesday to protest plans to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62. Jon Decker reports.
- Severe flooding in Mexico Thousands have been evacuated from their homes in the Mexican state of Veracruz after heavy rainfall was reported from Tropical Storm Hermine. Jon Decker reports.
- Abbott loses in Australian election Oposition leader Tony Abbott looses to Julia Gillard as Prime Minister in Australia, residents have mixed feelings.
- Chavez targets crime before polls Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez raises the police presence in Caracas slums, as the high crime rate becomes a growing issue ahead of legislative elections.
- Australia braces for more floods Flooding continues in Australia's Victoria state, with local officials warning that some areas could remain inundated for another week.
- Upsurge in Thai rebel attacks Five people are killed and four injured in separate attacks in Thailand's restive south, and the government has responded by launching a counter-insurgency operation.
- Police blamed over Manila hostages A three-day investigation into last month's hostage-taking crisis in Manila revealed serious organizational flaws.
- Hamburg riots after street party A street festival turns violent when youths throw rocks and bottles at riot police with water cannons.
- Airstrike in Gaza hits tunnel An Israeli airstrike on Gaza in apparent response to a cross-border rocket attack is a reminder of the difficulties facing the newly restarted direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
- Blast amid prayers in Afghanistan An explosion outside a Mosque in central Afghanistan wounds at least 28 people. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
- Suicide attackers hit Baghdad base Gunmen and suicide bombers storm an army base in Baghdad on Sunday, killing seven people and wounding 22.
- Netanyahu: Peace needs new approach Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a peace deal with the Palestinians will require a creative, new approach. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
- One month underground in Chile Chile marks one month anniversary for 33 trapped miners. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
- Guatemala mudslides kill dozens Massive landslides from torrential rains kills dozens in Guatemala, with more feared dead.
- Flood relief continues in Pakistan Armed forces in Pakistan take the lead in flood relief.
- Police targeted in Pakistan blast Police and civilians are killed in a suspected suicide bomb attack on a police station in northwestern Pakistan- the third such attack in a week.
- Quake cleanup in New Zealand The city of Christchurch is facing challenges days after being hit by a powerful earthquake.
- ETA peace declaration 'not enough' Following ETA's announcement that it will halt violent attacks, the Spanish government and public say the declaration does not go far enough.
- Thousands attend al-Aqsa prayers Tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers gather at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque to celebrate 'Laylat al-Qadr' - one of the holiest nights of Ramadan.
- Afghans protest Koran burning Protesters stage an anti-U.S. rally in Kabul after an American church says it will burn the Holy Koran on the September 11 anniversary.
- Flood alert in southeast Australia Residents of several Victoria towns remain on high alert as flood waters continue to rise.
- Dozens killed in Mexico shootout At least 25 suspected drug gang members were killed in an army raid at a ranch in Mexico. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
- Emergency after New Zealand quake Officials declare a state of emergency in New Zealand after a massive earthquake struck the country's second largest city, as worries mount over access to clean drinking water.
- 'Daylight' survival idea for Chile miners A team of visiting NASA experts recommends that 33 trapped Chilean miners introduce a simulation of day and night in their underground fastness.
- Pakistanis nurse frustration Recent attacks by insurgents, on top of the floods calamity, has left many Pakistanis voicing exacerbation at their government and it's perceived failings.
- Blair heckled at book promotion Protesters heckle former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, as he continues promoting his new book including a Friday TV appearance where he praised the Middle East peace talks.
- Indonesian volcano safety, 101 As Mount Sinabung in Sumatra erupts for a fourth time in days, sending local residents scurrying away again, the goverment promotes volcano safety awareness.
- New Colombian president, new clashes Just three weeks into Colombian President Juan Manual Santos' term in office, there's a spate of clashes with rebels.
- Aid medics expand Pakistan push Doctors Without Borders -- one of the medical aid groups providing urgent medical care among the millions Pakistanis displaced by flooding -- is expanding its operation into the south of the country.
- Attack in Kandahar(2) A suicide car bomber kills three civilians, including a child, after he rammed his vehicle into an NATO convoy in Kandahar. Deborah Lutterebck reports.
- A survivor's message to miners Survivors of a 1972 Andean plane crash showed their support for trapped miners in Chile. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
- Bomber hits Russian military camp A suicide bomber kills at least three people, possibly more than five, in a strike on a Russian military camp in the country's southern Dagestan region.
- Storm slams southeast Australia Residents in towns in the northeast of Victoria state in Australia scramble to safe ground or stick home as they cope with their worst flooding in more than a decade.
- Japan temps break records and sweats Japan continues to suffer under a record-breaking heatwave that has lead to the deaths of some 500 people, and sent nearly 47,000 to hospital.
- Pakistan Shi'ite rally attacked At least 43 are reported killed in a suicide bomb attack on a Shi'ite rally in Quetta in Pakistan, two days after another Shi'te procession was attacked.
- Fresh wild fires ravage Russia New wild fires spread in southern Russia, destroying hundreds of village houses and killing at least five people.
- Pakistanis return home after floods Many Pakistani flood victims make the journey home to water-logged homes, with some lashing out against absent military and government assistance.
- Hijack inquiry begins in Manila An inquiry has begun in the Philippines over the botched hostage rescue attempt in which eight Hong Kong tourists held bya gunman on a tour coach were killed.
- Biggest eruption yet on Sumatra Mount Sinabung has its third and largest eruption on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
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