Asia bourses cheer US bailout Markets soar following government takeover of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. US takes over mortgage giants

Hurricane Ike hits Cuba More than one million flee as winds, rain and waves slam into narrow island.

Police suggest indicting Israeli PM Recommendations that Ehud Olmert be charged for alleged corruption are filed by police.

Canada PM sets date for snap poll	Hong Kong opposition retain veto	Angola ruling party set to win vote
Afghan bombers attack police force	Cairo rockslide search continues	Petraeus to hand over Iraq role

AROUND THE WORLD NOW Africa Rice on final leg of Maghreb tour UN warns of Ethiopia food crisis Americas Iraq seeks answers on US spy claims US unemployment hits new high Asia-Pacific Thai PM picks new foreign minister China admits quake schools flawed CENTRAL/S. ASIA US welcomes Zardari win in Pakistan Pakistan blast death toll rises Europe Armenia and Turkey to improve ties Shun meat, says UN climate expert Middle East Israel mulls settler compensation US troops 'should stay in Iraq'

Sport Murray overpowers Nadal in semi  Programmes Artsworld - Palestinian theatre Haifaa Mansour