General news

Anti-piracy operations the primary objective for Chinese vessels in Somali waters.

Ceremonies and vigils mark anniversary of disaster that left 260,000 dead.

At least 13 policemen and al-Qaeda suspects die in shootout.

Thousands remain in temporary camps a year after post-election violence.

Coup leader promises a lavish funeral for president who ruled for 23 years.

Protest comes amid escalating tensions following deadly Mumbai attacks.

Nobel laureate and vocal opponent of Iraq war dies of cancer.

Industrial production plummets as global demand for exports dries up.

Warning comes amid Egyptian calls for restraint to enable it to broker new Hamas-Israel truce.