Quran burning outrage builds as Muslims mark Eid
"By burning the Quran they cannot harm it. But insulting the Quran is an insult to nations," said Hamid Karzai.

Hamid Karzai calls on Mullah Omar to join peace talks
“We hope Mullah Mohammad Omar Akhund joins the peace process, gives up fratricide, gives up bombings and blasts.”

Chile drilling rig halts rescue effort for repairs
The 33 trapped miners are national heroes after their discovery, 17 days after a mine cave-in.

Iran to free one of three US hikers
“I would like to confirm that Iran will be releasing Sarah Shourd soon,” counsellor to the Iranian mission at the UN said.

Al-Qaeda emerges from the shadows in south Yemen
Sanaa accuses southern activists of making common cause with Al-Qaeda, a charge strongly denied.

Islamic charity co-founder convicted on tax charge in US
Seda claimed the money was intended as a tithe that his accountant failed to disclose on a tax return.