Nelson Mandela's Still Critical In Hospital, Says Zuma -- BBC
Former South African President Nelson Mandela remains in a critical condition in hospital, President Jacob Zuma says.
Mr Zuma said the doctors were doing everything they could to make the former leader comfortable, but he could not give any more medical details.
South Africa's first black president, 94, was taken to hospital in Pretoria earlier this month for the third time this year, with a lung infection.
A senior official said South Africans should not hold out "false hopes".
On Sunday, the presidency announced that Mr Mandela had become critical, after Mr Zuma visited him in hospital.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian rebels renew fight for Aleppo.
Damascus bombs kill 10 as France urges action on extremists.
Lebanon clashes: At least 16 soldiers killed in Sidon. Lebanese army surrounds Islamist gunmen as Syrian crisis spreads.
Israeli military strikes targets in Gaza.
Hatred between Sunnis, Shiites abounds in Mideast.
Qatar's Emir to transfer power to son.
Abbas accepts new Palestinian prime minister's resignation.
Erdogan defends riot police tactics in Turkey protests.
Saudi seeks economic boost with switch to Fri-Sat weekend.
ASIA
US aims to salvage Afghan peace talks with trip to Hamid Karzai.
Some 6,500 feared dead in floods, landslides in India.
Deadly attack in Kashmir ahead of India PM trip.
China worsens credit squeeze as manufacturing output declines.
Pakistan's Sharif plans to try Musharraf for treason.
Poll shows Australians wary of China.
Biden to visit India for strategic talks.
AFRICA
Jacob Zuma: Nelson Mandela is still in critical condition. Mandela 'at peace', says daughter.
Hidden war: scores killed, displaced in Sudan's Nuba Mountains.
Khartoum "trained and armed" South Sudan rebels, Juba claims.
On the streets and in the courts, Egypt's Morsi is under siege.
Islamist governor of Egypt's Luxor quits after uproar. Luxor Governor steps down, tensions still high.
Kenyan teachers to strike, ignoring calls for wage restraint.
EUROPE
Snowden whereabouts unknown as Russia resists U.S. pressure. Snowden healthy and safe, says Assange.
Albanian election: Early lead for opposition Socialists.
Russia criticizes Western, Arab states over arms for Syrian rebels.
Russia's Putin switches economy minister to the Kremlin.
Berlusconi sentenced to seven years in jail.
French Alps murders: Brother arrested over Al-Hilli killings.
AMERICAS
Edward Snowden 'persecuted' says Ecuador foreign minister.
By taking in Snowden, Ecuador would defy US again.
Brazil protesters vent rage at govt corruption. Brazil President to meet protests leaders on unrest.
U.S. Supreme Court sidesteps big ruling on Texas affirmative action.
Millions of immigrants waiting for green cards.
Calgary officials work to restore power the downtown core.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Analysis - Al Qaeda's Syria rift may lead to open conflict among jihadis.
Al Qaeda says hostages in North Africa alive, open to talks.
World worried about nuclear terrorism, but little action at talks.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
BIS: Central banks must end 'whatever it takes' policy. BIS fears fresh bank crisis from global bond spike.
European Commission approves NYSE takeover.
World War Z earns sequel after gobbling up global box office.
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