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After NSG waiver, all eyes now on US Congress

32 min 31 sec ago
If all goes well, Manmohan Singh will sign the nuclear agreement with President Bush in Washington towards the end of the month.

Birth of twin after 3-year gap

32 min 31 sec ago
Creating medical history of sorts, an embryological twin was born after a gap of three years at a fertility clinic in Kolkata.

Hurricane Ike threatens US

32 min 31 sec ago
Hurricane Ike grew to fierce Category 4 as it traced an uncertain path that forced millions along an arc of coastline from the Caribbean to Florida o nervously wonder where it would end up.

NSG decision to impact border talks with China

32 min 31 sec ago
China believes India is a responsible nuclear power, which will never use its nuclear capability against her while supporting India's case at the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

Russia to carry out naval manoeuvres off Venezuela

32 min 31 sec ago
In a military first certain to raise eyebrows in the United States, Russia will carry out joint naval manoeuvres in the Americas with Venezuela, the Venezuelan navy said.

Pirated DVDs of Indian films seized in Britain

32 min 31 sec ago
British officials have seized nearly 3000 fake DVDs of latest Bollywood films, including those that have not yet been released, from a shop in Leicester.

Pak blocks fuel supply to US forces

32 min 31 sec ago
Pakistan blocked a major fuel supply route for western forces in Afghanistan on Saturday in response to a raid by US forces into northwest Pakistan this week, the defence minister said.

Rice meets Gaddafi on historic visit

32 min 31 sec ago
Rice's trip, the first by a US secretary of state to the North African country in 55 years, is intended to end decades of enmity, five years after Libya gave up its weapons of mass destruction programme.

Pakistan cuts off US forces' fuel supplies

32 min 31 sec ago
Pakistan blocked a major fuel supply route for western forces in Afghanistan on Saturday in response to a raid by US forces into northwest Pakistan this week, the defence minister said.

Zardari to clip Pakistan prez powers

32 min 31 sec ago
Vowing to fix 'imbalances' in Pakistan's political system, President elect Asif Ali Zardari said the presidency will be subservient to parliament.

UK kids take over as green spies

32 min 31 sec ago
The escalation in Britain's growing surveillance state has created outrage over the way councils are using powers originally designed to combat terrorism and organised crime to spy on residents.

Rice meets 'mad dog'Gaddafi on historic visit

32 min 31 sec ago
Rice's trip, the first by a US secretary of state to the North African country in 55 years, is intended to end decades of enmity, five years after Libya gave up its weapons of mass destruction programme.

Storm death toll in Haiti exceeds 500

32 min 31 sec ago
The death toll in Haiti from Tropical Storm Hanna has exceeded 500 and is growing by the hour.

US eyes China's help to tame N Korea

32 min 31 sec ago
US is desperately seeking China's help to stop North Korea from going back on its promise of fully dismantling nuclear facilities.

12 killed in Pakistan blast

32 min 31 sec ago
An explosives-laden car rammed into a security checkpoint setting off a massive blast that killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens.

'Pak misusing US aid against India'

32 min 31 sec ago
US aid worth billions, ostensibly meant for the war on terror, has been used by Islamabad to tone up for a possible confrontation against India on its eastern front.

Moderate quake rattles Pakistan

32 min 31 sec ago
A moderate earthquake shook Pakistan's capital and some north-western cities on Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, officials said.

EU urges Russia to comply with Georgia ceasefire

1 hour 32 min ago
European Union foreign ministers appealed to Moscow today to follow through on commitments to withdraw its forces from Georgia under a cease-fire plan.

Vienna's horses get 1st female riders

1 hour 32 min ago
Two women created history at Vienna riding school by becoming the first female riders to pass the entrance test in 436 years.

Accused in Mumbai blasts case held in Nepal

2 hours 32 min ago
The long arm of law stretched across thousands of miles to finally swoop down on Riyaz Khatri alias Riyaz Abukar Lone.

Breaking News

Namibia: Conservation Could be Engine For Growth

All Africa - Fri, 09/05/2008 - 08:55
Top business personalities and conservation experts from 26 countries are gathering in Namibia this weekend to discuss links between business expertise and environmental projects in Africa to unlock the potential of protected areas for socio-economic development.

Rice Makes Historic Visit to Libya

Washington Post - Fri, 09/05/2008 - 21:00
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Libya Friday, launching the first visit by Washington's top diplomat to the once-pariah state in more than a half-century and signaling a new chapter in U.S. -Tripoli relations.

Aid to Poor Nations Slips as Need Becomes More Acute

International Herald Tribune - Sat, 09/06/2008 - 15:13
A UN report released Thursday showed that aid dropped 8.4 percent in 2007, after a 4.7 percent drop in 2006. Commitments to help Africa in particular have lagged.

British Companies Emigrating Over Taxes

New York Times - Thu, 09/04/2008 - 22:37
In the past week, three British companies have announced plans to move abroad before the end of the year, unhappy about a lack of clarity about tax rules and eager to cut their tax bill.

Mexico City Launches Community Gardens

Christian Science Monitor - Thu, 09/04/2008 - 23:00
The 21 community gardens are part of the mayor's bid to improve the city's quality of life.

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