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France to ban protest against anti-Islam film
France's prime minister says a planned demonstration by people angry over a film produced in the United States that insults the Prophet Muhammad won't be allowed to go ahead.
US talking to countries, consulting on anti-Islam video
The US is talking to various countries across the globe on the controversial anti-Islam video that has resulted in violent protests in Muslim nations, State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland has said.
US invites China to take part in biggest naval exercises
The US today invited China to take part in the world's biggest maritime drills, amid growing concerns here over Washington's new policy of deploying majority of its defence assets in Asia Pacific aimed at containing Beijing.
French ruling expected on topless Kate photo
A French court is deciding Tuesday whether to block further publication of topless photos of the Duchess of Cambridge, whose lawyer say Prince William and Kate were sharing a private moment that was captured by an intrusive photographer.
Despite Taliban threat, no plan to cut short Harry's Afghan tour: UK
Two US Marines died in the assault on Camp Bastion in Helmand Province yesterday, and Taliban claimed it carried out the attack to avenge a film deemed offensive to Islam and because Harry is there.
People suffering from mental illness can now become MPs in Britain
British lawmakers have unanimously voted to end "discrimination" against people suffering from mental illness, who will now be able to serve as members of parliament, in juries and as company directors.
Hamid Karzai postpones Norway trip over Afghan film
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has cancelled an official visit to Norway amid concerns over Mideast riots about a film that ridicules Islam's Prophet Muhammad.
US, Russia bridge differences on Iran at nuke meet
Diplomats say the US and its Western allies have persuaded Russia and China to join in criticizing Iran's nuclear defiance to show Israel that diplomacy is an alternative to force in pressuring Tehran.
Prince William says he wants 2 children with Kate
Prince William says he wants to have two children with his wife, Kate. The British royal has spoken often in the past about wanting to start a family but had not given specific numbers.
U.S. Cairo, Libya missions attacked, U.S. official reported dead
CAIRO/BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Protesters in Egypt and Libya attacked U.S.
S-Korea to make third attempt to launch its own rocket
South Korea said Tuesday it will launch a rocket next month carrying an observation satellite, its third attempt to put a satellite fired from its own territory into orbit.
In Pakistan's Punjab, parents stop sending girls to school
People in a village in Pakistan's Punjab province have stopped sending their daughters to a school after it was merged with a boys' institute, saying co-education was against Islamic teachings.
Syria slams France for supporting rebels
Syria's foreign ministry spokesman has criticized France for pledging to aid Syrian rebels, saying that will undermine the mission of U.N. envoy Lakhdar Brahimi.
President Pranab prays at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple
President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday prayed at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, atop Tirumala Hills in this pilgrim town of Andhra Pradesh.
Rajapakse party beats Tamil oppn in SL elections
Sri Lanka's ruling party has defeated the country's main ethnic Tamil party in a provincial election seen as a test of whether Tamils still want self-rule or are satisfied with government-led development programs.
Nicaraguan volcano spews ash, residents evacuated
Nicaragua's highest volcano belched an ash plume up to 5 km into the atmosphere on Saturday, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of nearby residents.
Argentina varsity, Art of Living ink pact on academic exchange
Siglo's psychology and sociology departments have evinced keen interest in Art of Living course.
Chinese orchard growing pears in shape of Buddha
A Chinese farmer has grown 10,000 bizarre Buddha-shaped pears that have become quite the rage as 'good-luck charms' in his native village.
An Indian restaurant in US sells samosas for $5
Indian immigrants in the US crave for desi delicacies like samosa and gulab jamum, travelling great distances to get a taste of their native cuisine.
Ex-Beatle McCartney nominated for legion of honour
France's Elysee Palace has said former Beatle Paul McCartney has been nominated for the legion of honor for services to music.
Bomb attack on Afghan funeral kills 25
A bombing at a funeral in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 25 people on Tuesday and wounded dozens, a spokesman for the provincial governor said.
Former Guardian editor is UK's Green Party leader
Britain's Green Party says it has elected ex-journalist Natalie Bennett as its new leader.
19 people killed in bus crash in Iran
Iran's state news agency says at least 19 people have been killed in the country's south after the bus they were travelling on struck a rock and flipped over.
Iran, N Korea agree to cooperate in science, technology
Iran and North Korea have signed an agreement to cooperate in science and technology, Iranian media reported on Saturday, and Iran's supreme leader declared that the two countries had "common enemies."
SKorean officer convicted for offending president
A South Korean military court has sentenced an army officer to a suspended six-month prison term for tweeting what officials called offensive remarks about President Lee Myung-bak.
Yale president Richard Levin steps down after 20 yrs
Yale University President Richard Levin will step down at the end of the current academic year after 20 years at the helm of the Ivy League university, Levin said in a letter on Thursday.
Wisconsin shooting victim still in coma
Sikh priest Punjab Singh has remained in a coma ever since the shooting rampage at a Wisconsin temple earlier this month that left six victims dead and three other people wounded.
Thailand sets record for biggest mass massage
A record-breaking 641 massage therapists mass-massaged 641 people simultaneously for 12 minutes to win the honor Thursday at an indoor exhibition hall in Bangkok. The event was organized by the Ministry of Public Health to promote the Southeast Asian nation's massage and spa industry.