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Militant attacks in Afghanistan up by 11%: Nato
The US-led coalition says insurgent attacks in Afghanistan during the past three months were up 11 percent, compared to the same period last year.
Campaign of fear: Sudan struggles to ignite uprising
Anti-government activists see al-Bashir's 23-year-old regime as the ripest in the region to fall. He has been weakened by the loss of oil-rich South Sudan, which became independent last year.
Ivica Dacic, Milosevic ex-ally, to become Serbia's PM
Ivica Dacic — who had earned the nickname "Little Sloba" in the past for his admiration of the former Yugoslav president — pledged once again in his speech to the lawmakers on Thursday that he would press on with Serbia's bid to join the European Union and promote peace and stability in the Balkans.
Olympic meeting for Cameron, Putin
Prime Minister David Cameron says he plans to hold talks with Russia President Vladimir Putin next week at an Olympic judo match.
China saving marriages with 'divorce wait'
In China couples can get divorced in less than half an hour, but a city in east China's Zhejiang province has introduced a policy requiring couples to wait for a week before they can get divorce.
Two injured in Afghan troop attack on Pak check post
Two Pakistani soldiers were injured when Afghan troops intruded into Pakistan's tribal belt and attacked a check post.
'Putin paranoid about food, tests every meal'
Vladimir Putin is so paranoid about being poisoned that he has his every meal tested by qualified food tasters, a former chef of the Russian president has claimed.
Dad cycles across 6 countries to see daughter graduate
A 55-year-old man from Poland cycled around 2,000 km across six countries to see his daughter graduate from a British university.
Sri Lankan politician arrested in human smuggling case
A Sri Lankan Tamil politician and another man were believed to have been involved in attempts to send several Tamils to Australia by boat.
The best way to cure AIDS is to love, says Elton John
Singer Elton John believes AIDS can be cured with love as that is what drives research into the potentially fatal disease.
Romney pledges complete Afghan security transition by 2014
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has said that if voted to power, he would ensure completion of successful transition to the Afghan security forces by the end of 2014.
Anuj Bidve killer's trial verdict likely soon
A judge in the Manchester Crown Court yesterday began summing up the trial of a Briton who has admitted shooting Indian student Anuj Bidve on 26 December last year.
Identity theft at all-time high: British officials
Identity theft now accounts for two-thirds of all frauds, according to Britain's fraud prevention service.
Killer 'wandering' bull shuts down airport in Vietnam
A bull whose roaming had closed the airport serving one of Vietnam's tourist cities was captured on Tuesday, and authorities said it may have killed an elderly villager.
British Goans launch campaign to save Goa from illegal mining
The Save Goa Campaign is organised by Carmen Miranda, a Goan-origin British resident, to highlight the environmental destruction due to illegal mining in Goa.
France mulls sex harassment law, hopes for success finally
French lawmakers are nearing passage of a law on sexual harassment, more than two months after the country's previous one was thrown out by a court — and all pending cases along with it.
Celeb Indian-origin doctor defies death in UK, cured of last-stage cancer
An Indian-origin doctor, who came to the UK in 1966 and went on to excel in medical practice to win royal honours, has hit the headlines by defying death by being cured of cancer even though he was given few months to live.
Pregnant teen with cancer stirs up abortion debate
The plight of a pregnant teenager suffering from acute leukemia has stirred up the controversy over abortion in the Dominican Republic, where the constitution bans abortion even in cases where the mother's life is in danger.
Obama honour for 4 Indian-Americans
Four Indian-American researchers figure among 96 named by President Barack Obama as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest US honour for young professionals.
Female Indian-American teacher jailed for sex with minor
A former Indian-American principal of a New York Montessori school has surrendered to authorities to begin a two-to-seven-year prison term for sex with one of her 13-year-old students.
Michelle Obama heads to London for Olympic Games
Michelle said that as part of this trip and her Let's Move initiative to solve the problem of childhood obesity, she decided that she wanted to turn the Olympic spirit and inspiration into action by using these games as a way to get more kids up and moving.
Oz sex worker sues motel for denying room
A sex worker in Australia's Queensland state has sought $30,000 in compensation from the owners of a motel for refusing her a room after they became aware she was bringing clients to their place.
Thailand: Land of smiles or tourist trap?
Two Canadian sisters die mysteriously in their rented bungalow on an idyllic Thai island, believed poisoned. Less than a week later, a 60-year-old Australian woman is stabbed to death in a botched robbery outside a luxury resort in Phuket.
China finds carcinogen in baby formula
Routine testing has found a cancer-causing toxin linked to mildewed cattle feed in baby formula in China.
Pope shocked by senseless violence in Colorado
In his traditional Sunday blessing, Benedict said he shared the distress of the families and friends of the victims.
Former China propaganda chief Ding Guangen dies at 83
Ding Guangen, a former chief of propaganda for the ruling Communist Party who oversaw party control of media and the arts in the 1990s, has died at age 83.
9 killed after suicide bomber attacks militant compound in Pak
Police say a suicide bomber attacked a militant commander's compound in northwest Pakistan, killing at least nine people, including three children.
Guess who Prince Harry is taking on a movie date?
Prince Harry reportedly partied till the early hours with a 23-year-old dance graduate with whom he had gone to watch the premiere of the latest Batman film The Dark Knight Rises in London.
Malay anti-obesity drive: No Lift Day
In a move to promote healthy lifestyle among its health officials, Malaysia plans to introduce "no lift day" once in a week, forcing staff in hospitals and health departments to take the stairs to reach their offices.