Swayze denies 'deathbed' rumours

Actor Patrick Swayze denies allegations that his battle with pancreatic cancer has taken a turn for the worst.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7762168.stm

Nato 'to resume ties with Russia'

After being suspended during Russia's war with Georgia, low level talks have begun to occur between Nato and Russia.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7759833.stm

Hillary Clinton, Robert Gates on Obama national security team

Obama nominates former rival for secretary of defense and retains Gates in his job he had under the Bush administration.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-obama-national-security2-2008dec02,0,2022463.story