Rice Signs Poland Defence DealCondoleezza Rice has formally signed the controversial missile defence shield treaty with Poland, ramping up diplomatic tensions between Washington and Moscow.
Russian Pledge On Georgia TroopsRussia has said it will withdraw most of its troops from Georgia before the weekend as Moscow's relations with Nato hit their lowest ebb in years.
Sarkozy Visits Troops After DeathsNicolas Sarkozy has told French troops in Afghanistan their work is "essential" following the deaths of 10 soldiers in a battle with Taliban insurgents.
Sore Hurdle Hero Says 'I'm Sorry'China's Olympic hero Liu Xiang has apologised to his distraught fans for the Achilles injury that forced him out of the 110m hurdles.
