US envoy goes missing in Cyprus

The US embassy in Cyprus appeals for information on a senior diplomat who has been missing for three days.

Cricket: England ease to win

England dismiss West Indies for 146 to secure a 79-run victory in the opening one-day international at Lord's.

Argentine first lady bids to rule

Argentine First Lady Cristina Kirchner is to run for president in October instead of her husband, Nestor.

Karzai orders bomb deaths probe

The Afghan president orders an inquiry into air strikes by foreign forces amid disputes over civilian deaths.

HK leader makes democracy vow

Hong Kong's leader reiterates a pledge to boost democracy, as the territory marks 10 years since its handover.

Chavez in talks with Iranian ally

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez holds talks in Tehran with Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Bush and Putin prepare for talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to the US for talks with President Bush aimed at easing tensions.