Young slumdog moves into new home
One of the child stars of the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire moves from his Mumbai shanty dwelling into a new home.
Serena captures third Wimbledon title
(Reuters)
Reuters - Serena Williams won her third Wimbledon singles title with a 7-6 6-2 win over elder sister Venus Williams in the final on Saturday.
US Republicans Call for Stronger Position on Iran
U.S. Senator John McCain Saturday repeated his party's calls for stronger support of Iran's protesters from the U.S. government. Speaking on behalf of the Republican party for the weekly radio and I...
Australia's Aborigines at Risk as Swine Flu Outbreak Escalates
As the number of swine flu cases in Australia soars past 4,500, new research indicates that indigenous people may be more susceptible to the contagious virus, compounding an array of existing health...
New US Offensive in Southern Afghanistan Puts Pakistani Military on Alert
As thousands of U.S. Marines push deep inside Taliban territory in southern Afghanistan, there is concern in Pakistan that fleeing Afghan insurgents will cross the porous border, putting more pressu...
New Generation Of Iraqi Military Pilots Looks To Sky
July 3, 2009 · Iraq's military pilots once enjoyed elite status in the country's armed forces. Then Saddam Hussein blundered: He flew the entire fleet to Iran for safekeeping during the 1991 Gu...
Serious Gaps Remain Between U.S., Russia
July 3, 2009 · President Obama leaves Sunday on a foreign trip that takes him first to Russia. In Moscow, the president will meet with his counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, and Prime Minister Vladi...
British Embassy Staff To Be Tried
July 3, 2009 · A top Iranian cleric said Friday that some of the detained Iranian staffers of the British Embassy in Tehran will be put on trial. Britain is seeking a clarification of the statu...
70-Year-Old Reservist, Surgeon Returns To Iraq
Marjorie Benbow holds a magazine cover featuring her husband, Col. Hector Henry, 70, who is now deployed to Iraq with the U.S. Army Reserves Medical Corps.
Pakistan's young brigade rattles Sri Lanka
Teenage fast bowler Mohammad Aamer led Pakistan's spirited new-look attack to bowl out Sri Lanka for 292 on the opening day of the first cricket Test here on Saturday.Pakistan were 15-2 in reply at st...
JKNPP opposes court's verdict on legalising homosexual relations
New Delhi, July 4 : Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) workers on Saturday held a demonstration in front of the Parliament in New Delhi, to protest against Delhi High Court's verdict that legalises homosexuality.
U.S. inaction in face of N. Korea, Iran, is troubling
Trade Minister Benjamin Ben Eliezer voiced harsh criticism on Saturday over America's inaction in the face of what he called North Korea's "blatant provocation" the
Why did Ben Gurion call Begin a 'Hitlerist type'
Budding friendship Israel's first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, knew how to hate; from time to time he would transfer his hatred from one person to another. On May 15, 1963, he wrote to poet Haim ...
VP Biden celebrates July 4th with US troops in Iraq
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden takes a photo with a contractor at Camp Victory on July 4, 2009 near Baghdad, Iraq. Bidden's first visit to Iraq as the Vice President comes days after U.S. forces pulled...
Iranian hardliner calls opposition leader US agent
Former Iranian Prime Minister and presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi flashes the V sign after casting his vote at a polling station at the Ershad mosque on June 12, 2009 in Tehran, Iran. (Maji...
Two US soldiers, seven Afghan police die in blasts
(AFP)
AFP - Two US soldiers and seven Afghan policemen were killed in separate explosions Saturday, highlighting the level of violence faced by Marines pressing one of the biggest assaults in eight years.
Lawyers of some Iranian detainees have yet to see their clients
Tehran - Lawyers representing some of the more prominent people detained after Iran's disputed June 12 presidential election on Saturday said they had not yet been able to meet with their clients. Sal...
Israeli officials say sub crossed through Suez Canal
View larger image In this photo taken Wednesday, April 30, 2008, the MS Columbus cruise ship is seen passing through the Suez canal in Ismailia, Egypt. (AP Photo)
Myanmar leader rejects UN bid to see Suu Kyi
View larger image Pedestrians walk past police convoy stationed near Insein Prison where pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is being detained Friday, June 26, 2009.(AP / Khin Maug Win)
China Southern first Chinese company to apply to invest in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Guangzhou-based China Southern Airlines submitted on Friday an application with Taiwan's government to open a branch here, becoming the first Chinese company to apply to invest in th...
Floods force 300,000 to flee in China
Authorities have moved more than 300,000 people from their homes in southern China after heavy rain toppled houses, flooded roads and damaged a dam, Chinese state media said today.Three people have di...
Petchems, banks lead Saudi bourse down
The all-share index TASI closed 2.35 percent at 5,467 points, its lowest close since April 27.Largest-listed Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) ended 6.4 percent lower at 58.5 riyals ($15.60), its lo...
Saudi exporters demand duty on Chinese imports
Saudi exporters urged the government on Saturday to slap import duties on Chinese exports, including steel and plastics, to retaliate for what they claim was the planned imposition of a duty on Saudi ...
STC reduces rates on calls to US
Batelco launches FT2000 Plus Umniah unveils two new murals in cooperation with ... Zain Bahrain adds new tune to its 'jukebox' STC reduces rates on calls to US Iran turns down Zain
Pakistan Army names new commander for Swat operation
The Pakistan Army has named Maj. Gen. Ashfaq Nadeem to command the Swat operation against the Taliban, a media report said Saturday.
Chaminda Vaas to retire from Test cricket
Veteran Sri Lankan cricketer Chaminda Vaas has decided to retire from Test cricket, chief selector Asantha de Mel said Saturday.
20 hanged in Iran for drug trafficking
Twenty convicted drug traffickers were hanged Saturday in a prison in Karaj, a suburb west of this Iranian capital, the Fars news agency reported.
Russia, China call for calm after North Korea missiles
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia and China called for calm on Saturday after North Korea stoked regional tensions by firing ballistic missiles. Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Russia and C...
Hardline Iran editor calls for Mousavi to face trial
TEHRAN (Reuters) - A newspaper editor seen as close to Iran's top authority said on Saturday defeated election candidate Mirhossein Mousavi and a former pro-reform president had committed "terrible cr...
Pakistan newcomers shine in Galle
Sri Lanka snare two late wickets after being bowled out for 292 by Pakistan The tourists reach 15-2 at the end of the first day in Galle It is first Test between two sides since March 3 terrorist atta...
 
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Aviation industry bracing for hard times as air travel, cargo dips
Kuala Lumpur - The aviation industry needs to continue preparing for difficult times as international passenger volume and demand for air cargo slumped in April, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) said Thursday. Asia-Pacific airlines car...
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Enke ready for Germany friendlies in depleted squad
Hamburg - Goalkeeper Robert Enke is available despite a deep cut as the German national team flies to Asia on Tuesday for two friendlies with a small 17-player squad. The Hanover 96 goalkeeper Enke sustained the injury to his skull in Saturday's Bund...
Germany not on holiday but will take Asian friendlies serious
Frankfurt - Germany embarked on an eight-day swing on Tuesday for two friendlies in Asia which despite beach holiday temperatures at the venues is no post-Bundesliga holiday. We are not on holiday, said Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteig...
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