Police cover a suspected bomb with sand after another bomb exploded in a crowded market frequented by tourists. Some reports say four people were killed. The blast raises fears that it may signal the return of Islamic militant attacks on Egypt's tourism industry, although no group has claimed responsibility. EPA/STRMiddle East
One person dead and 22 injured in Cairo bomb. More here and here. Arrests in this bombing have been made.
US starts to leave key Iraq bases. Iraq seeks arrest of lawmaker in Parliament bombing.
Baghdad museum reopens 6 years after looting.
Iran's first nuclear power plant set for tests before launch.
Netanyahu leans centrist to form unity government in Israel
Israeli leader fires lead negotiator on Gaza truce.
The Saudi cabinet shake-up portends real reform.
Asia
Pakistan to arm village militias to fight terror.
For Pakistan's Swat residents, uneasy calm.
Burma begins release of thousands.
Abu Sayyaf's new generation threatens Philippines.
Africa
Pirates seize vessel off Somalia.
Nigerian city under curfew after clashes.
Shoestring budget for Robert Mugabe's big birthday bash.
Europe
Bosnia Unraveling ... an editorial.Paris court rejects China's Saint Laurent art claim.
Basque socialists' offices bombed.
Greeks hunt for convicts who escaped by helicopter.
Japan PM due as first Obama guest.
Americas
Colombia spy chief probes alleged wiretapping.
Drug violence tarnishes Mexico's international image. The US State Department has issued a new travel advisory warning of 'large firefights' across the country.
Chavez sees Fidel twice in surprise Cuba trip.
Terrorism
Explosion in Cairo bazaar kills 1, injures 21.
Al Qaeda's Zawahri tells Hamas don't accept truce.
Financial/Economic Crisis
EU leaders back sweeping financial regulations.
Europe calls for tougher rules on global markets
Obama bank nationalization is focus of speculation.
U.S. eyes large stake in Citi Bank.
Clinton wraps Asia trip by asking China to buy US debt.
Rift over stimulus embroils G.O.P.