Kiwi dies after Bali accident

A New Zealand woman has died five weeks after suffering head injuries in a cycling accident in Bali.

Healthcare bill gains ahead of US Senate test

Reuters

A broad healthcare overhaul moved closer to clearing its first US Senate hurdle when one of two wavering Democrats said she would vote to begin debate on the landmark legislation.

Pakistanis suspected of Mumbai links arrested

Reuters

Italian anti-terrorist police have arrested two Pakistanis suspected of helping to finance the Islamic militant group responsible for the attacks on Mumbai in November 2008, that killed 166 people.

NATO takes command of Afghan army

Reuters

NATO took command of the training of the Afghan army and police on Saturday to consolidate efforts on building an effective security force, a vital precondition for the withdrawal of foreign troops.