Nigerian Army Restores Calm Following Violence
Soldiers sent to halt killing in the Nigerian city of Jos conducted patrols and collected bodies on Monday as the confirmed death toll from three days of Christian-Muslim violence rose past 165.
Taliban Court Resumes Trial Without Defendants and Press
The Supreme Court on Sunday resumed the trial of eight foreign aid workers held for allegedly preaching Christianity in Afghanistan but no defendants, diplomats or journalists were present, officials said.
Israel Rejects Palestinian Truce Talks Offer
A Palestinian proposal for immediate truce talks was rejected Monday by Israel, which described the offer as an attempt to avoid Israeli military attacks after events on Sunday.
Indonesian President and Governor Face Protests in Aceh
Difficult hurdles remain ahead of peace in the restive province of Aceh as Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri was booed during her brief visit to Bandah Aceh.