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Will Arctic sea ice vanish within 10 years?
Arctic sea ice could vanish within 10 years as it is melting much faster than previously believed, thanks to global warming, warn scientists, claiming that the process is 50 percent faster than the current estimates.
Allow Sikhs to wear turban, beard: New York official
In the wake of the tragic Wisconsin gurdwara shooting, a senior New York City official has asked Mayor Michael Bloomberg to allow Sikh police officers to serve without forsaking their turbans and beards.
Suu Kyi meets Myanmar President for talks
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met with the president for their first talks since the Nobel Peace Prize laureate became a member of parliament.
US Army officer becomes first openly gay general
A US Army officer has become the first openly gay person in the country to be promoted to the ranks of Brigadier General, marking an important achievement for gay rights advocates.
Iran earthquakes kill 87 people in the northwest
DUBAI (Reuters) - Two strong earthquakes struck northwest Iran on Saturday, killing 87 people, injuring hundreds and scaring thousands into fleeing their homes as aftershocks continued to hit the area, Iranian state media said.
Afghanistan apologises to US for two military officers' death
Afghan Defence Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak has apologised to his US counterpart Leon Panetta for the killing of two American military officers in Kabul, the Pentagon said.
Portion of China's great wall collapses
A portion of the Great Wall of China collapsed following incessant rains, authorities said Thursday.
Madonna under attack over Pussy Riot case in Russia
Queen of Pop Madonna has come under attack for supporting the jailed band members of Pussy Riot with a senior Russian official labelling her a moralising "former slut".
Bombs hit bus carrying Turkish troops, 1 killed
Two roadside bombs struck a bus carrying Turkish troops to a navy base in the country's west, killing one soldier and wounding 11 people today, the governor's office said.
Man kills 2-year-old daughter because she didn't smile at him
A man in New Zealand has been charged with murdering his two-year-old daughter after he allegedly threw her against a wall and then stomped on her because she never smiled at him.
Facebook junks 'racist' page
Facebook is under pressure in Australia to take down a page that insults Aborigines.
Plane lands on ice runway in Antartica
An Australian aircraft has made a rare mid-winter emergency flight to Antarctica involving landing on an ice runway to evacuate a member of a US government expedition.
London subway cleaners go on strike
Cleaners working on London's subway network are staging a 48-hour strike in a dispute over pay during the Olympics.
No gay marriage for Hawaii
A federal judge ruled Wednesday against two Hawaii women who want to get married instead of entering into a civil union, handing a victory to opponents of gay marriage.
Colorful Brazilian mural stirs up row in Boston
Like many famous works of art before it, a colorful mural that dominates a park across from Boston's main train station has stirred some controversy.
Search for the fastest texter in America
The fastest texters in the United Sates are facing off in the annual LG US National Texting Competition.
Argentine president inherits $6.8 mn from dead hubby
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez inherited 31.6 million pesos ($6.8 million) from her late husband and predecessor, Nestor Kirchner, the media reported on Tuesday, citing financial disclosure statements.
Brad Pitt buys motorbike for 11-yr-old Maddox
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has bought his adopted son Maddox a motorbike on his 11th birthday.
Race row: US Church bars black couple from tying the knot
A predominantly white Mississippi church has apologized for its refusal to allow a black couple to marry in its sanctuary, though the couple said Monday they knew nothing of the apology until a reporter called.
Sean Penn campaigns with Venezuela's Chavez
US actor Sean Penn joined President Hugo Chavez at an election rally in Venezuela on Sunday, bringing a dash of Hollywood to the campaign as he rode with him atop a truck past cheering supporters.
Opposition-backed group enforces transport strike in Kathmandu
An opposition-backed youth organisation enforced a transport strike here today, demanding Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai's resignation to pave the way for the formation of a national consensus government.
Explosion in Pakistan kills two
Two persons were killed and 11 others injured when explosive materials used in making fireworks went off inside a building in the central Pakistani city of Multan today.
Arnie to have LA global policy institute named after him
Arnold Schwarzenegger is to get a global policy institute in his name as he relaunches his action movie career following a seven-year stint at California Governor.
Zardari, Singh to meet at NAM summit
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh are likely to meet on the margins of the Non-Aligned Movement summit in the Iranian capital later this month.
Was Kofi Annan's resignation the curse of history?
Syria was the best chance for Annan, 74, to put to rest the failures of diplomacy in Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur, Somalia and Iraq, which are likely to drown out the plaudits for his softly spoken mediation and efforts to eradicate poverty and AIDS that won him the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize.
New US envoy to be deployed to Kabul
The US Senate has confirmed career diplomat James Cunningham as ambassador to Afghanistan, replacing Ryan Crocker, who stepped down due to health reasons.
Unicef guidelines for businesses on supporting child rights
The UNICEF today unveiled a set of guidelines aimed to ensure that businesses support children's rights through activities and investments