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People try to rescue survivors at the scene of a building that collapsed after an Israeli attack, August 7, 2006 in Beirut, Lebanon. The evening target was the closest yet Israeli has come to targeting the center of Beirut.

Israeli warplanes continue to strike parts of Lebanon, including a Shiite district of Beirut. The attacks follow a passionate plea from Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora for a full Israeli withdrawal and an end to the fighting.

Report Calls Abramoff Misconduct 'Astonishing'

In a report released Thursday, the Senate Indian Affairs Committee calls the depth and breadth of misconduct by convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff, and ex-Congressional aide Michael Scanlon, "astonishing."

A man and a boy drive their horse cart close to a poster of Cuban President Fidel Castro in Havana.

Castro's Move Stirs Speculation in Cuba

How is Cuba reacting to President Fidel Castro's temporary absence from power? Gary Marx, foreign correspondent for Chicago Tribune offers his insights.

A person watches a video in which pro-independence Basque group ETA declares a permanent cease-fire at a pub in the northern Spanish Basque city of Vitoria on March 22, 2006.

Basque Group Announces Permanent Truce

The Basque separatist group, ETA, announces a permanent cease-fire as of Friday. A statement announcing the cease-fire was sent to television and newspaper outlets. If it holds, it could bring a dramatic end to a decades-long campaign of violence.

Hamas leaders Ismail Haniyeh, left, and Ahmed Bahar join the parliamentary session in Ramallah by video conference from Gaza City.

Hamas Assumes Control of Palestinian Parliament

A new Palestinian Parliament is sworn in, with Hamas, the militant Islamist party, asked to form a new government. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appealed for a continued truce and peace negotiations with Israel.

A Palestinian boy waves in West Bank's Manara square, which is filled with flags and campaign posters, Jan. 23.

Campaigning Ends in Palestinian Elections

Campaigning for this week's Palestinian parliamentary elections officially ended Monday. Opinion polls show many Palestinians are fed up with the ruling Fatah movement, and the militant Islamist group Hamas is expected to make a strong showing in Wednesday's voting.

Old and new: From left, outgoing prime minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari; Abd Al-Aziz Hakim; Noori Shawes and new prime minister Jawad al-Malki.

Iraqi Parliament Agrees on Senior Leadership

After months of stalled negotiations, Iraq's parliament has settled on a new prime minister... Jawad al-Maliki... and other senior officials. The breakthrough stirs hopes for a truly functioning Iraqi government.

A convoy of Israeli tanks prepares to enter southern Lebanon near the northern Israeli village of Avivim.

Israel Will Keep Fighting, General Says

Increased diplomatic efforts are unlikely to bring a quick end to the week-old war between Israel and Hezbollah militants. An Israeli general says the fighting could continue at least another week, if not longer.

An Iraqi mourns near a coffin of a relative during a funeral procession in Baqouba.

No Slowdown in Iraq's Sectarian Violence

Over the weekend, 83 bodies were delivered to the Baghdad morgue. The figure is high even by the grim standards of a venue that has seen thousands of corpses this year.

Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair addresses a news conference at 10 Downing Street in London August 5, 2005.

Blair Plan Would Deport Extremists

Prime Minister Tony Blair calls for new laws to allow the deportation of foreign nationals who promote hate language or advocate violence. The government is requesting a variety of new powers to crack down on Islamist extremism.

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