Asian outcry over Dutch adoption A Dutch diplomat denies trying to "get rid" of his adopted South Korean daughter after putting her in foster care.

Bhutto freed as top US aide arrives US diplomat hopes to save Pakistans derailed political process by urging end to emergency rule

Bush adds rules to protect fish species (AP) AP - President Bush is trying to encourage more recreational fishing in state waters and adding more federal rules limiting commercial fishing of two overfished species — striped bass and red drum.

US-Turkey rift over Armenians A vote in the US about the 1915 mass killings in Armenia is threatening a delicate diplomatic relationship.

Brown calls for sanctions amid fear of Burma death toll Diplomatic efforts intensify ahead of UN envoys arrival.

Bush climate plans spark debate A US plan for countries to set their own CO2 emission reduction targets is criticised by some diplomats.

Russia forces World Service off air · BBC partner station told to halt broadcasts · Move linked to diplomat row with Britain

Expelled Russia diplomats quit UK Four Russian diplomats expelled in the row over the extradition of Andrei Lugovoi have left the UK, the Russian embassy confirms.