Afghans take over Kabul security
Afghan security forces begin taking over command of the capital, Kabul, from the Nato-led force, Isaf. read more »
Israeli activist Abie Nathan dies
Abie Nathan, the maverick Israeli peace activist who flew a private plane to Egypt in 1966, dies at the age of 81. read more »
Ethiopia hints at leaving Somalia
Ethiopia is prepared to withdraw troops from Somalia even if the government is not stable, Ethiopia's PM says. read more »
Pitt and Clooney at Venice debut
The Venice Film Festival opens with the premiere of the Coen brothers' dark comedy Burn After Reading, starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt. read more »
Britain's happiest places mapped
The most sparsely populated county in Wales is Britain's happiest place - but Edinburgh the least happy, say researchers. read more »
Peacekeepers to stay in Mindanao
Malaysia says its peace monitors will remain in the southern Philippines, after days of fierce fighting there left dozens dead. read more »
Diageo expects 'challenges' ahead
Diageo, owner of Guinness and Johnnie Walker, says it faces a "challenging" market after seeing little change in annual profits. read more »
