Israeli war jets strike on several Gaza Strip targets, one wounded

Israeli warplanes and missiles have stricken the Palestinian Gaza Strip again.
Witnesses say one person was wounded and several buildings and cars were either severely damaged or destroyed.

Sri Lankan president declares victory against Tamil Tigers

A UN agency says humanitarian organizations have been barred from entering some Sri Lankan civilian camps that are controlled by the government.
Sri Lankan government declared victory in the country's 25-year civil war against the Tamil Tiger rebels, after the body of the LTTE rebel leader was recovered.

Britains' House of Commons Speaker forced to resign

The speaker of Britain's House of Commons, Michael Martin has announced his resignation as the scandal over expenses claimed by members of his parliament continues to dominate the headlines.
It is the first time in 300 years a speaker has been effectively forced out.

Obama wants increased fuel efficiency, less smog

US President Barack Obama has outlined a new effort to curb vehicle emissions.
The plan requires carmakers to make changes before 2016, and includes a national standard the industry has long been asking for.
Obama says the new rules amount to removing hundreds of millions of cars from the roads.

U.S. to provide humanitarian aid to Pakistan

The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says her country will offer Pakistan with more than 100 million dollars to help displaced people.
Clinton said at a press conference that the United States is willing to help Pakistan to cope with a major humanitarian crisis.
The announcement came after President Barack Obama pledged support for Pakistan and Afghanistan in fighting against Taliban.

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton named UN special envoy for Haiti

The UN chief has named former U.S. president Bill Clinton as the Special Envoy for Haiti.
Ban Ki Moon's spokeswoman told the press the secretary-general is confident Clinton will bring energy, dynamism and focus to helping Haiti gain economic recovery.

Russia, Georgia conclude "constructive" talks in Geneva, says official

Russia and Georgia have concluded a constructive round of talks on security and humanitarian issues in Geneva.
An EU special representative for the talks says the negotiation process is on the right track and in full swing.
This was the fifth round of such talks.

47-million-year-old human link revealed

New York Scientists have unveiled the skeleton of what they said could be the common ancestor to primates including humans.
A scientific journal reveals that the tiny, monkey-like creature lived 47 million years ago.
It had several human characteristics, and scientists say it is going to show us our connection with all the rest of the mammals.