International News

	U.N. Security Council consults on Russia & Georgia The U.N. Security Council is holding emergency consultations on the conflict between the two countries.
	Attacks & clashes continue in wake of Musharraf departure One of the biggest challenges facing Pakistani leaders is how to deal with an al-Qaida and Taliban-backed insurgency in Pakistan's volatile northwest as well as in neighboring Afghanistan.
	Mexican army frees 25 kidnapped migrants A state police spokesman says the army raided a house in the town of Tierra Blanca and arrested one man Monday
	NATO pulls its punches on penalty against Russia NATO is calling on Russia to pull its troops from Georgia but it is pulling its punches when it comes to backing up its demands.
	Man uses Semtex in attack on Northern Ireland police It's the first attack using the deadly explosive since paramilitary groups agreed to hand in their weapons.
	Poland to offer asylum & money to Iraqis Poland's prime minister says his country will offer asylum or a $40,000 payment to any Iraqi working for its military or police in Iraq.
	Georgia-Russia prisoner exchange begins The head of Georgia's national security council says his country and Russia have begun a prisoner exchange as a Russian convoy apparently leaves a key Georgian city.
	Zambian president dies at 59 The French president's office says Levy Mwanawasa has died.
	Afghan president will run for office again Hamid Karzai says he plans to seek re-election next year.
	French soldiers killed in battle near Kabul Afghan officials say 10 French soldiers have been killed including four soldiers who were kidnapped by insurgents.