Colombo, Aug 7, 2006 - Sri Lankan troops tried Monday to seize control of a disputed waterway after rejecting a rebel deal, officials said, as shocked French aid workers struggled to recover the bodies of 15 colleagues killed in the area.
Addis Ababa, Aug 7, 2006 - Rescuers clawed through mud and debris with their hands, hoes and heavy equipment in eastern Ethiopia on Monday, searching for hundreds of people missing after deadly floods hit a provincial town.
Sydney, Aug 7, 2006 - Free trade negotiations between China and Australia are sensitive for both countries, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said Monday amid reports the cabinet is split over whether to abandon tariffs protecting Australia's clothing and motor vehicle industries.
Addis Ababa, Aug 7, 2006 - Rescuers clawed through mud and debris with their hands, garden tools and heavy equipment in eastern Ethiopia on Monday, searching for hundreds of missing people as the death toll from devastating floods rose.
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 7, 2006 - Coastal areas in northern and western Malaysia were shrouded in acrid haze Monday after winds brought over smoke from fires in Indonesia, a official said.
Beijing, Aug 7, 2006 - A new bar in eastern China is offering customers an unusual outlet for anger -- by allowing them to use the staff as punching bags, state media said Monday.
Legaspi, Philippines, Aug 7, 2006 - Tens of thousands of people were due to be moved out of their homes in the central Philippines on Monday in the face of an imminent eruption of the rumbling Mayon volcano, officials said.
Colombo, Aug 7, 2006 - A French aid agency said Monday it would review its presence in Sri Lanka after 15 of its workers were found shot dead in the worst attack since its inception 25 years ago.
Las Vegas, Aug 7, 2006 - The most vexing weakness in computer security is not in the hardware or the software, it is in the people who use the machines, according to top hackers and cyber safety specialists.
Jakarta, Aug 7, 2006 - A volcano in Indonesia's densely-populated East Java island is spewing ash and clouds of hot gas but scientists said Monday there was no immediate danger for those living around its slopes.
Beijing, Aug 7, 2006 - Chad's switching of diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China reflects Beijing's growing geopolitical and financial strength in Africa and the world, making it a friend one must have, analysts said Monday.
Beijing, Aug 7, 2006 - China plans to improve financial assistance to private makers of military equipment to ensure they can carry on strategically vital efforts in research and development, a government notice said.
Beijing, Aug 7, 2006 - Chinese officials can no longer appoint their spouses, children or other close relatives to senior positions on their staff, state media said Monday, citing new regulations.
Luxembourg, Aug 7, 2006 - SES Global, the biggest private satellite operator in the world, posted Monday a 28.6-percent jump in net profit in the first half of the year and forecast firm revenue growth for the whole 2006.
Agra, India, Aug 7, 2006 - University students representing 42 countries in a Microsoft technology contest were Monday showcasing innovations which they hope will help people live more healthily.
Addis Ababa, Aug 7, 2006 - Rescuers clawed through mud and debris with their hands, garden tools and heavy equipment in eastern Ethiopia on Monday, searching for hundreds of people missing after lethal flash floods.
