7 April: Over a hundred Russian and other foreign journalists are in Tskhinvali to cover the run-off election for the President of the self declared Republic of South Ossetia which will take place tomorrow. Voters can choose between two candidates, Leonid

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.