Spain - Spanish air traffic controllers end strike

Most of Spain's air traffic controllers have returned to work after a walkout grounded flights and stranded thousands. The government had imposed emergency measures not seen since military rule ended in 1975, threatening to prosecute workers who refused to end the strike.

Iraq - At least 13 killed in bombings in Iraq

AT least 13 people have died in bombings in Baghdad, including six or more Shia pilgrims from Iran. Five Iranians were killed near a Shia shrine. Elsewhere, a car bomb struck a bus of pilgrims, killing two, and another car bomb killed six.

Mexico - West wants to kill Kyoto, says China

China has accused some developed nations at UN climate talks in Cancún of seeking to kill the Kyoto protocol to curb global warming. Many rich nations favour a new agreement obliging emerging economies to cut greenhouse gases.

Israel - Israel fire caused by negligence, not arson

The cause of the worst forest fire in Israel's history, which has killed 41 people, is likely negligence, not arson, authorities said yesterday, as firefighters from around the world battled the blaze.