Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has been rushed back to the operating room after doctors detected a rise in pressure on his brain and more bleeding.
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani says insurgent attacks will not derail efforts by Shi'ite, Kurdish and Sunni leaders to form a new government.
China has warned Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian of harsh consequences if he continues moving the island towards independence.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda says Burma's failure to move toward democracy has hurt stability across Southeast Asia.
Thailand's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra says the murder of a young Welsh tourist has badly damaged Thailand's image.
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