- China hits back at criticism over North Korea
- Pentagon says winning battle for Afghan town Marjah
- WikiLeaks founder Assange refused bail by UK court
- U.S. drops push for Israel settlement freeze
- Venezuela government takes stake in anti-Chavez TV
- Somali pirates widen reach despite EU efforts
- Tense Haiti awaits results of turbulent elections
- Nigeria graft agency charges Cheney, Halliburton boss
- Canada promises better handling of terror cases
- West African bloc recognizes Ouattara as Ivory Coast leader
