Rwandan mountain biker's Olympic dreamTania PageBy Tania Page in Africa on June 22, 2012 As part of a series looking at competitors who have overcome overwhelming odds to take part in the upcoming Olympics, Al Jazeera spends time with Adrien Niyonshuti, a Rwandan mountain biker. Read more
War games with an eye toward PyongyangFlorence LooiBy Florence Looi in Asia on June 22, 2012 The message of the exercise really is for North Korea, with whom the South is still technically at war - the two having agreed to just a truce in 1953 and not a peace treaty. Read more
Realities of Pakistan's new prime ministerImtiaz TyabBy Imtiaz Tyab in Asia on June 22, 2012 Many had hoped Yusuf Raza Gilani's replacement would restore calm after months of political instability, but there is a sinking feeling that appointing Raja Pervez Ashraf will guarantee the instability will continue. Read more
Political brinkmanship in Somalia's 'transition'Peter GresteBy Peter Greste in Africa on June 22, 2012 Less than two months to go until Transitional Federal Government is replaced with a permanent one, but political players still can’t agree on the process by which it should happen. Read more