- Abbas says no immediate halt to peace negotiations
- Japan PM refuses China apology demand
- India makes mad dash to ready Commonwealth Games Village
- Venezuelans vote as Chavez likely to retain parliament
- Defying Israel, Jewish activists sail for Gaza
- Tropical depression Matthew drenches Guatemala
- China offers hope of easing one-child policy
- Sahara army chiefs meet to draft anti-Qaeda plan
- China praises its growing transparency in rights report
- French pension strikes highlight youth jobs malaise