Hong Kong - Patriotism towards China has hit a new peak in Hong Kong ahead of the Olympics with nearly four in 10 people considering themselves Chinese rather than Hong Kongers, according to a surv

Peshawar - Taliban militants in the restive valley of Swat said

Geneva - The number of refugees rose worldwide for the second year running to reach 11.4 million foll

Ramallah/Gaza  - The European Union's decision to boost its ties with Israel sparked mixed Palestinian reactions Tuesday.

Athens - The Greek coastguard said Tuesday it has picked up 170 illegal immigrants off the east Aegean islands of Agathonisi, Samos and Pharmakonisi in the past three days.

Beijing - Shares on China's main stock market lost nearly 3 per cent Tuesday,