Tehran, Aug 6, 2006 - Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said Sunday that his country will not suspend uranium enrichment despite a UN resolution calling for a freeze of the sensitive nuclear work.
Addis Ababa, Aug 6, 2006 - At least 72 people were killed early Sunday in flash floods after an intense, sudden downpour pounded eastern Ethiopia, many of the victims swept away while asleep, medical officials and rescue workers said.
Taipei, Aug 6, 2006 - Taiwan on Sunday angrily criticised China after losing another diplomatic ally to its rival, saying Beijing must shoulder full responsibility for any negative impact on cross-strait relations.
Tehran, Aug 6, 2006 - Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said Sunday his country will not suspend uranium enrichment, in a clear rejection of a UN resolution calling for a freeze of the sensitive nuclear work.
Athens, Aug 6, 2006 - The Greek coast guard on Sunday was trying to locate the source of an oil slick that has polluted the west coast of Athens, leaving sludge on at least two beaches, the merchant marine ministry said.
New Delhi, Aug 6, 2006 - Another 16 people were reported killed in floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in southern India Sunday, taking the toll in the past five days to 62, officials said.
Beijing, Aug 6, 2006 - A 370-year-old castle in southeast China's Fujian province has collapsed after being pounded by a series of typhoons this summer, state media reported.
Beijing, Aug 6, 2006 - China called Sunday on both sides in the Lebanon conflict to cease hostilities and seek a solution through dialogue, state media reported.
London, Aug 6, 2006 - Iran tried to import uranium for its nuclear programme from the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the shipment was intercepted in Tanzania, The Sunday Times reported, citing a senior Tanzanian customs officer.
Addis Ababa, Aug 6, 2006 - At least 72 people were killed early Sunday in flash floods after an intense, sudden downpour pounded eastern Ethiopia, sweeping away many of the victims while in their sleep, medical officials and rescue workers said.
Beijing, Aug 6, 2006 - Tropical storm Prapiroon swept across south China, leaving a trail of destruction with more than 70 people reported dead or missing as of Sunday.
Tyre, Lebanon, Aug 6, 2006 - Three Chinese UN peacekeepers were wounded Sunday when a mortar round apparently fired by Hezbollah guerrillas slammed into their headquarters in southern Lebanon, a UN spokesman said.
New Delhi, Aug 6, 2006 - India's western state of Gujarat has banned the sale of soft drinks such as Pepsi and Coca-Cola in government schools after environmentalists charged thet had high pesticide levels, a report said Sunday.
Madrid, Aug 6, 2006 - Firefighters waged an uphill battle against forest fires in Spain and Portugal at the weekend, tackling new blazes after bringing dozens of others under control, officials said Sunday.
Madrid, Aug 6, 2006 - Firefighters waged an uphill battle against forest fires in Spain and Portugal at the weekend, tackling new blazes after bringing dozens of others under control, officials said Sunday.
Las Vegas, Nevada, Aug 6, 2006 - High-tech passports touted as advances in national security can be spied on remotely and their identifying radio signals cloned, computers hackers were shown at a conference ending Sunday.
