Former guerrilla takes oath as Uruguay`s new President
The new Uruguay Prez, one-time guerrilla fighter Jose Mujica, said upon assuming office that his aim will be to seek consensus with opposition.

Taliban vow guerrilla warfare against Afghan, NATO troops
The Taliban vowed on Thursday to fight back with a "hit and run" guerrilla campaign against Western and Afghan forces preparing to storm one of their key strongholds in southern Afghanistan.

S Philippines grapples with crisis after crisis
Tribal gunmen freed 47 hostages in the southern Philippines on Sunday, but the region continued to be wracked by violence as suspected Islamic radicals staged a deadly jail break in which dozens of inmates were freed, including comrades accused of beheading marines.

Nepal peace pact in tatters on third anniversary
Nepal`s historic peace pact, which ended a decade of violent communist insurgency, turned three years on Friday under the threat of unravelling.

Taliban guerrillas bring `Iraq tactics` to Pakistan
Suicide attacks, car bombings, shootings in the capital and fighting in the mountains Taliban guerrillas are dragging Pakistan into a war deadlier than in Afghanistan and mimicking the carnage of Iraq.

Gunmen fire on bus in south Philippines, 2 killed
Gunmen opened fire on a commuter bus in the restive southern Philippines, killing two and wounding eight passengers, authorities said on Thursday.

US helps Sri Lanka`s former rebels
The United States on Friday announced funding for up to 1,000 former Tamil guerrillas to reintegrate in society by starting their own businesses or learning new skills.

Charges dropped against Laos `coup plotter`
Charges against a revered former Hmong guerrilla leader accused of plotting to overthrow Laos` communist government have been dropped, according to US justice officials.

Colombian guerrilla who guarded Betancourt surrenders
A FARC guerrilla who guarded 15 high-value hostages, including former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt who was rescued by the Colombian military last year, has surrendered, the army said.

Families bury dead from military massacre in Peru
Victims of the worst military massacre during Peru`s war with Maoist rebels were laid to rest on Saturday, a quarter century after the slaughter in this remote Andean village.