He who is slient, is strongest.

Three Canadian and three Polish Nato soldiers are killed in the latest fighting in Afghanistan, officials say.

Moscow is ready to sell new weapons of "a defensive character" to Syria, Russia's foreign minister says.

Russia tells Nato it is halting military co-operation over the continuing crisis in Georgia, the alliance says.

Pakistan suffers its deadliest attack on a military installation, as suicide bombers kill at least 63 outside a munitions factory.

Chinese ticket touts rue the exit of star athlete Liu Xiang

At least 50 people are killed in clashes in the Somali capital and the port of Kismayo.

Brussels will host the European Parliament while Strasbourg is repaired, reigniting a row about where it should be based.

Some of the most striking images from around the world on 21 August 2008.

Oil prices rise above $122 a barrel on the back of geopolitical worries after the US signs a missile shield deal with Poland.

The South African man who fed one of his ex-workers to the lions is released on parole, to the outrage of trade unions and rights groups.

Spain mourns 153 people killed in a plane crash at Madrid airport, as investigators look into the causes of the tragedy.

Mexico's president convenes a high-level meeting to discuss ways of tackling rising kidnap and murder rates.

Iraq says a deal on the future of US forces is "very close" after talks with the US secretary of state in Baghdad.

A Nigerian man with 86 wives is told to choose only four and repent, or face the death penalty.

LaShawn Merritt claims a surprise gold in the 400m final to lead a clean sweep of the medals for the United States.

Swazi women march in protest about an overseas shopping trip taken by nine of the king's wives.

Greek police arrest the country's most wanted fugitive, who staged a dramatic escape from a high security jail in Athens.

Olympic boxer Billy Joe Saunders vows to clear his name after allegations of lewd behaviour.

Leaders in the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions urge Russia to recognise their independence from Georgia.

Convicted paedophile and former pop star Gary Glitter has agreed to fly to London, Thai police have said.