An Arab-American college student was convicted today of joining al-Qaida and plotting to assassinate President George W Bush.

A suicide attacker detonated grenades on a commercial street in central Kabul today, killing himself and injuring seven other people, including three foreign peacekeepers, officials said.

Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono maintained a commanding lead in Indonesia’s first direct presidential election today with nearly three-quarters of the votes counted, according to the country’s election commission.

Australia today vowed to fight terrorism on its Southeast Asian doorstep through diplomacy, not force.

Ousted Indonesian head of state Abdurrahman Wahid told his family he faced a potentially fatal stroke as he prepared to vacate the presidential palace and travel to the United States for medical treatment.

The ousted Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid remains in his palace this morning.

Megawati Sukarnoputri was sworn in as Indonesian head of state today minutes after parliament sacked President Abdurrahman Wahid and elected her in a unanimous vote.

The Indonesian parliament has dismissed President Abdurrahman Wahid.

Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid’s political fate was sealed today when all factions taking part in an impeachment hearing in the national assembly demanded his immediate dismissal and replacement by he deputy.

The two largest parties in Indonesia’s national assembly, which combined represent a majority of MPs, were today demanding that President Abdurrahman Wahid be dismissed and replaced immediately by Vice President Megawati Sukarnoputri.

The Indonesian parliament is starting impeachment proceedings against President Abdurrahman Wahid.

Indonesia's President Wahid says he will not go ahead with his threat to declare a state of emergency.

Former Indonesia dictator Suharto is in 'critical condition' in hospital after collapsing at his home.

Thousands of followers of embattled Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid rampaged for a second day, burning and attacking two churches and buildings belonging to his political rivals.

Thousands of fanatical followers of embattled Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid rampaged for a second day, burning and attacking two churches and buildings belonging to his political rivals.

Indonesia’s parliament met in Jakarta behind razor wire and barricades today with disgruntled politicians calling for a second censure to be issued against President Abdurrahman Wahid - setting the scene for possible impeachment.

Thousands of students have rallied outside the Indonesian state palace on Monday and demanded President Abdurrahman Wahid quit.

Indonesia has condemned US and British air strikes on Iraq for causing civilian casualties and has warned the raids must not be repeated.

Supporters of President Abdurrahman Wahid in Indonesia have burned down two offices of the former ruling party in protest against moves by parliament to oust him from power.

Psychics in Indonesia believe a spate of volcanic eruptions are an omen of political chaos.

Police in Indonesia have fired tear gas and warning shots as thousands of rock-throwing demonstrators stormed the gates of parliament.

Indonesian police have fired warning shots and tear gas as about 3,000 protesters stormed the gates of Indonesia's parliament.