'A strong and dangerous, inhuman and cruel enemy ... Nowhere in the world can people feel secure until it is vanquished. And it will be vanquished'

Lebanese President Emile Lahoud is urging Russia help to restart the stalled Middle East peace talks.

The US is ousting 51 Russian diplomats in retaliation for the planting of a suspected spy at the FBI.

The Mir space station will now be dumped on Friday, a day later than planned.