Militants attack Pakistani PM

In another sign that Pakistan is becoming increasingly unstable after the resignation of former President Pervez Musharraf, militants struck the car of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani with gunfire today.

No one was reported injured in the attacks and three arrests were made at the site of the incident.

In other news, the United States for the first time launched a unilateral ground assault in Pakistan drawing sharp protests from Islamabad.

ABC News

Pakistan Says Gilani Attack Aimed at Harming Country (Update1) Bloomberg - 2 hours ago By Paul Tighe and Khaleeq Ahmed Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- A gun attack on the motorcade of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani was aimed at disrupting Pakistan and the government won't allow militants to challenge the state, Information Minister Sherry ... Video: Pakistan PM's Car Hit by Bullets AssociatedPress Shots fired at car of Pakistan premier Financial Times

Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda resigns

Unpopular Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda resigned today less than a year after replacing Shinzo Abe quit due to ill health.

Opinion polls gave Fukuda less than a 30 percent approval rating, and he was routinely blocked in the Diet, the Japanese legislature, by the upper house-controlling opposition party.

The surprise announcement brought calls for snap elections by the opposition Democratic Party of Japan. Fukuda's Liberal Democratic Party has ruled Japan for almost its entire history following World War II.

Voice of America

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Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda leaves after a press conference at his official residence in Tokyo Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. Fukuda, 72, suddenly announced his resignation after less than a year in office Monday, throwing the world's second-largest economy into political confusion. Fukuda said he was stepping down to avoid a 'political vacuum' as the deeply troubled government heads into a special parliamentary session later in the month. (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi)

Dalai Lama fasts and prays with people for peace

The 73-year-old Dalai Lama joined his follower in fasting and praying for peace from his hospital bed in Mumbai Saturday.

The Dalai Lama was hospitalized for fatigue after returning from a grueling travel schedule in Europe.

A spokesperson for the leader of Tibetan exiles said that the Dalai Lama is expected to return to Dharamsala, his home in the mountainous regions of northern India in a day or two.

Washington Post

Ailing Dalai Lama and Other Tibetan Exiles Fast For Peace Voice of America - 4 hours ago By VOA News Tibetan exiles in India fasted and prayed for peace on Saturday, and their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, joined in from a hospital bed in Mumbai. Video: Dalai Lama in Indian Hospital for Tests AssociatedPress Tibetan exiles stage fast as Dalai Lama takes part in hospital AFP