Government takes over Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

Powerful Hurricane Ike heads for Cuba, Gulf

McCain says he will include Democrats in Cabinet

Petraeus to hand over U.S. Iraq command Sept 16

U.S. forces and Afghan police kill over 20 Taliban

Iran to hold presidential election in June 2009

Workers clear path to access Cairo rock fall site

Lebanese hold reconciliation talks in volatile city

Pakistan's Zardari urged to change image and focus

Angola ruling party set for big win in disputed poll