Petraeus set for Central Command

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has recommended the top military commander in Iraq, General David Petraeus, be appointed head of US Central Command.

CentCom covers an area from the Horn of Africa into central Asia and includes all operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Gen Petraeus's appointment is subject to the approval of the US Senate.

Zimbabwe launches ballot recount

Election officials in Zimbabwe have started recounting some of the votes cast in disputed polls held last month.

The recount in 23 of 210 constituencies could overturn the parliamentary result which saw Zanu-PF lose its majority. Results of the presidential poll, which the opposition MDC says it also won, have not been released. It is thought the recount may lead to a run-off vote.

Gaffes dominate Democratic debate!

Mugabe party demands poll recount

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's party has asked electoral officials to delay the results of the presidential poll and to recount votes, reports say. The state-run Sunday Mail newspaper said the governing Zanu-PF party requested a recount because there had been "errors and miscalculations".

What really happened in the NATO summit?

From the Ovi magazine

People of Skopje welcoming the Nazis

A photo from Skopje's history, the history they obviously forget when they call others Nazis, but this is the problem with Skopje, they keep forgetting history, let's see if history will forget them one day or even worst if the Albanians will remember them!

Mugabe’s new campaign

Mugabe apparently launched his campaign for an expected run-off presidential ballot even before the official results of Saturday's election were announced, with state media portraying the opposition as divided and controlled by former colonial ruler Britain.

2nd Opinion

A cartoon from the Ovi magazine

He is bad ...really bad! Seriously, I think you'll need a second opinion after this.

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Turkish police clash with Kurds

Clashes have broken out in a number of cities in Turkey between police and demonstrators celebrating the Kurdish spring festival.
Dozens of people were hurt and scores arrested in the protests, media said.

Famous last words! US economy

US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has admitted that the US economy is facing a "sharp decline" at the moment but hoped for a recovery later in the year.