Reuters - World Trade Organization chief Pascal Lamy on Wednesday urged countries to broaden their vision by shifting their focus away from domestic politics to allow stalled world trade talks to resume.

AP - Pope Benedict XVI said Wednesday that he has "deep respect" for Islam and that he hopes his recent remarks that sparked anger from Muslims lead to dialogue among religions.

AFP - Indian troops shot dead six militants during three gunbattles in revolt-hit Kashmir while suspected Islamic rebels killed a woman, police and army officers said.