WORLD / Center
One of four Russian diplomats, abducted in Baghdad June 3, 2006, is seen in this image taken from the web site of the Mujahideen Shura Council in Iraq June 25, 2006. [Reuters]
· Top-level commission to combat monopolies
· Howard trip reflects 'best ever ties'
· Killing of Chinese in Japan concerned
· US urged to treat investors better
· Australian PM's China visit reflects 'best ever' ties
· Saddam believes US will beg for his help
· Specter: Bush may back spy program changes
· 4 Russian hostages executed in Iraq
· Japan's missile defence system far from readiness
· US: Pre-launch strike on N. Korea unlikely
