12 JULY 2008

Asia and the Pacific, diplomatic affairs

The latest round of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program ended with the North reportedly agreeing to complete dismantling of its Yongbyon nuclear facility by the end of October in return for the completion of energy assistance to North Korea by the US and other countries at the same time. (CNN.com)

10-11 JULY 2008

Middle East and North Africa, diplomatic affairs

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Iraq and reached agreements with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on a range of issues including military cooperation. (CNN.com)

7 JULY 2008

Afghanistan

A suicide bombing in central Kabul, near the Indian embassy, killed at least 41 people and wounded another 139. (CNN.com)