Pakistan's army chief comments amid tension with India over the Mumbai attacks, saying there is a need to "avoid conflict".

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is due to make another attempt to make his opening speech in parliament, despite protests.

Unofficial results from Bangladesh's poll suggest ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's bloc is heading for a substantial win.

Israeli jets pound the Gaza Strip for a fourth day, with air strikes on a number of Hamas government buildings and security installations.

Thousands in the Arab world rally against Israeli air raids in Gaza, while Hezbollah puts its fighters in southern Lebanon on alert.