Philippoussis apologises for sorry showing
China sacks official over breach in dam
Snooki put on make-up before giving birth
Russia prepares for future combat in the Arctic
Crawford strikes deal in drug possession case
Time to integrate nature into national plans: UN environment chief
Rising demand for energy threatens world’s wetlands
Muslim prisoners mistreated as potential terrorists in UK
Wikipedia tightens editing policy to prevent online vandalism
Ex-IOC chief Samaranch suffers heart attack
Russia, Britain want peaceful settlement in Syria
‘Pro-Tamil’ broadcasting station attacked in Sri Lanka
Up a chimney to combat climate change
Modi promises Nepal non-interference, $1 bn credit
Russian, Italian firms agree to speed up gas pipeline project
Protesting Tibetan teens breach UN walls in Nepal
Nepal urged to reject reconciliation bill
Nepal’s last king bids adieu to aides
US nears charging 6 in September 11 case
Violence at anti-G8 demonstration
Rostock (Germany) : Masked protestors smashed the windows of a police car and missiles were thrown at police in the first signs of violence during an anti-globalization rally Saturday in the northern German port of Rostock to protest at this week's G8 summit.
France suspects Syrian regime of using chemical weapons
Protesters shut down Bangkok’s international airport
Tsunami warning following quake in Papua New Guinea
Sri Lanka’s ruling coalition wins in provincial polls
Obama names Preeta Bansal on body to make government work better
Philippine massacre suspect blames Muslim rebels for carnage
Indonesia sends condolence, aid to Myanmar
Rescuers find 255 survivors in Indonesian ferry boat disaster
Tourist outcry over Maoist extortion grows in Nepal
British family shares home with 80 animals
Christians’ execution by IS: Egypt reserves right to respond
Benedict XVI: Disarm Nukes
Nigerian terror suspect described as loner by friends
‘Payment in Kind’ programme gives Mexico worthy art
Zimbabwe’s opposition pulls out of polls
Nepali EC to mobilize special class officials in observation of election
Russian authorities resume talks with doomsday sect hardcore
12 arrested for grenade attack in Colombo
North Korea tests short-range missiles
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim first woman president of Mauritius
Hillary Clinton wins West Virginia primary
Recession closes 7,000 SMEs in Taiwan
Zimbabwe poll panel says runoff vote needed
Kenya earmarks 6.5 Billion Shillings for dams to fight floods
Michelle Obama votes early in US polls
Sri Lanka steps up air raids as army-LTTE fight pitched battles
Malaysians accept Badawi’s marriage with grace
By Mahendra Ved
IANSKuala Lumpur : The Malaysians have treated the marriage of their 67-year-old prime minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, last week with grace and good cheer.
Tamil Tigers’ entry into Canada feared
Is US part of Pakistan’s anti-India terror, BJP asks
Italians protest against Obama peace prize
Lankan troops step up pressure on LTTE in Mullaitivu
Your win a triumph of Gandhi’s teachings, Advani to Obama
Ban suggests to Sarkozy holding expanded emergency G-8 Summit in NY later this year
UK forces involved in rendition, says former SAS soldier
President greets Somalia on National Day
Texas executes Mexican, defies Bush, international court
China’s president calls for further cooperation with US
Bolivian draft constitution approved
Nigerian police kill Islamist leader, face criticism
12 feared dead after Indonesian boat capsizes in Malaysia
Russia, Ukraine sign new gas deal
Oppose the Myanmar junta, Obama tells India
China issues 62 media bans in 2009 as web censorship intensifies
Wonderful meeting Obama, says Modi after ‘Kem Chho’ greeting
ISS crews head to Baikonur for final training
20-vote win for Dosanjh in Canada after another recount
Fidel Castro resigns as Cuban President
India assures foreign investors of a modern tax regime
US courts act in New York Hindu temple row
Reporters in Pyongyang for satellite launch
China to raise reserve requirement ratio for 10th time this year
Beijing : China will raise the reserve requirement ratio by one percentage point for commercial banks in an effort to cool the booming economy, the central bank announced Saturday.
The move, which will take effect on Dec. 25, will push the ratio to a new high of 14.5 percent, after it reached a ten-year high of 13.5 percent on Nov. 26.
Venezuela expects to double its gas output by 2012
British recluse considered a sadhu by Hindus passes away
People are living longer, but what does it mean?
South and North Korean leaders to meet
EU signs visa waiver pacts with six countries
Air Canada posts $727 million loss
Chinese premier says China-U.S. strategic dialogue “fruitful”
US hesitant about goals in reducing emissions
By DPA
Washington : The US has emphasized the importance of the latest international report on global warming, but said it would not adopt corrective actions that would seriously damage the economy.
Catholic peace group joins demo against Blair’s first faith lecture
China welcomes Myanmar ceasefire
Two Spanish fishermen found alive after 20 days adrift
Air France-KLM and Delta form transatlantic joint venture
China Criticizes Western Media
Obama marks Ramadan by praising Islam
Medellin named world’s most innovative city
Kem cho, Obama asks Modi
Sri Lanka pushes ahead with resettlement plans for displaced
Exit monarchy, but long live the king in Bhutan
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu
China, Russia hold talks on strategic stability in Beijing
Kosovo Albanians seek freedom without further delays
Toyota’s president apologises for recall
US, Libya, formally end half century of hostility
EU constantly works to enhance relations with GCC — official
German police identify 14 of 18 dead in Nepal crash
Anti-flu shot does not reduce death risk
Tony Blair releases Chinese edition of his memoirs
Merkel says Germany to help Brazil stage the Olympics
Toll in Nigerian clashes now put at over 600
85 protesters arrested in US
German no-fly zone extended but air travel restrictions eased
Putin orders new commission to regulate foreign investment
British police using ‘ghost trains’ to catch thieves
Swapo Calls Independent Media Detractors
UK short of aircraft to transport troops, MPs warn
By IRNA
London : Britain is struggling to meet the demands of current military conflicts because of a shortage of aircraft to transport troops and equipment, an all-party group of MPs warned Thursday.
The Defence Select Committee said that nearly half of military aircraft used to take troops and equipment on military operations and to refuel other planes are unable to carry out their required tasks and was hitting the morale of soldiers.
Russia Chooses Third President for Four Years
Dow industrials dip as S&P, Nasdaq book gains
‘Amour’ gets best foreign language Golden Globe
Two LTTE rebel women killed in Sri Lanka
Nepal Maoists in fresh arms row
UN rights chief warns CAR fighting factions
Indians protest as Nepal slaps cess on incoming vehicles
Russia and China to step up military cooperation: Putin
US Navy adds destroyer for Malaysian jetliner’s search
Lugovoi episode may hit ties with Russia: Britain
London : Britain may cease cooperating with Russia in some areas after the latter's refusal to extradite the prime suspect in the poisoning of Russian defector and UK national Alexander Litvinenko, British media said Wednesday.
