Demonstrators in Rome on Friday. Tens of thousands of factory workers, public employees and jobless people marched through the streets to protest the government's handling of the economic crisis. (Alessandra Tarantino/The Associated Press)MIDDLE EAST
Roadside bomb kills US soldier in Iraq.
Iraqis open arms to romance as violence fades.
Shi'ite pilgrims crowd Iraqi shrine despite attacks
Iraqi Kurds want US help to avoid war with Arabs.
Beirut rally on Hariri assassination anniversary.
Gaza census shows population explosion.
ASIA
Jihadists celebrating Victoria fires; taking joy in the scenes.
Second NATO soldier dies in Afghan violence.
Sri Lankan Air Force sink two rebel boats.
US envoy Holbrooke arrives in India.
Clinton leaves for Asia, first foreign trip as Secretary of State. Clinton aims to make her mark in China
AFRICA
Found: Robert Mugabe’s secret bolthole in the Far East. In the meantime .... Zimbabwe accuses new minister of terrorism.
Rwanda's move into Congo fuels suspicion.
Chinese president says African visit produces new consensus.
Nelson Mandela makes rare public appearance in show of support for ANC.
EUROPE
Crisis leaves Russian ambitions thwarted at Rome G7.
Baby-Faced dad, 13, raises "Broken Britain" fears.
Sarkozy, unions set for showdown on economy.
US eEnvoy indicates flexibility with Russia on missile defense.
AMERICAS
Castro says Cuba’s future depends on Venezuela referendum.
Despite feats, President of Bolivia stirs fierce debate.
Gunmen kill 12 in Mexico, including 5 children
FINANCIAL/ECONOMIC CRISIS
Europe's economic slump deeper than expected.
G-7 says ‘Severe’ downturn to persist, vows to reverse slump.
Ecuador suspends interest payment to mull default.