International Reporter cites the following Monday's highlights on world current affairs for its readers to have a bird's view:

Muhmud Abbas comes to power: Ramallah : Mahmud Abbas, who spent the best part of five decades in Yasser Arafat's shadow, swept to an electoral triumph on Sunday and was set to succeed the late leader as the president of the Palestinian Authority.

Bus falls in river kills 35 in Karnataka: Bijapur, At least 35 people were killed on Monday when a state Road Transport Corporation bus plunged into the Almatti canal at Nidugundi in Bijapur district of north Karnataka early this morning.

Sudanese celebrate peace deal: Thousands of Sudanese are taking part in rallies to celebrate the historic signing of a peace agreement between the government and southern rebels.

US helicopter crashes, injured 10: A US Seahawk helicopter on a relief operation crashed in a rice paddy near Banda Aceh's airport, injuring all 10 aboard.

Another blow to Iraq's upcoming elections: Baghdad - In another significant blow to Iraq's upcoming elections, the entire 13-member electoral commission in the volatile province of Anbar, west of the capital, resigned after being threatened by insurgents, a regional newspaper reported on Sunday ...using the military to briefly suspend flights on Monday.

Baghdad Deputy Police Chief gunned down: Baghdad - Gunmen have assassinated Baghdad's deputy police chief outside his home, and a suicide bomber in a patrol car has killed three Iraqis at a police station, a police source says.

Kalam appeals to overseas Indians to respect Indian Culture: Mumbai - President APJ Abdul Kalam on Sunday appealed to overseas Indians to follow the Indian tradition of enriching whichever nation they go through 'their sweat, knowledge, self honour, dignity and finance.

Tsunami victims : Rehabilitation of Anadaman people before Monsoon:The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has targetted to complete rehabilitation and  the majority of the reconstruction work for the tsunami-hit people before the onset of monsoon.

China welcomes Taiwan's delegation: Chinese mainland official welcomed Taiwan's efforts of sending a delegation here to discuss the charter flights issue as the Chinese lunar new year approaches, according to the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council.

China and Taiwan are discussing the possibility of direct flights between the territories over the Chinese New Year holidays. If the talks are successful, it will mean the first direct cross-straight flights between the rivals in more than 50 years.

US Relief Operation may be delayed: - With two crucial assets -- helicopters and organizational skills -- the US military is likely to remain on the devastated coast of Indonesia's tsunami-stricken Sumatra Monsoon. The relief operation may be delayed for some time.