Musharraf to return to Pakistan this month

Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf today announced that he will return home between January 27 and 30 to launch his political career despite facing arrest in the assassination case of fo...


Earthquakes jolt northwest China

A series of earthquakes measuring 3.1 to 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region today, but there were no reports of damage or injuries.


Stephen Hawking turns 70

Defying the odds of medicine, Stephen Hawking, widely regarded as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists, celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday.


Crocodile sneaks into Australian family’s living room

An Australian family faced a very surreal moment when an uninvited guest, a 1.7-metre crocodile, sneaked into their living room in Darwin.


NKorea footage shows Kim Jong Un driving tank

New footage on North Korean state TV shows young leader Kim Jong Un maneuvering a tank and observing firing exercises. State TV aired the footage on Sunday on what is believed to be Kim Jong Un's b...


Opposition ups heat on Merkel over president scandal

Germany's main opposition party piled pressure on Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday over a scandal dogging her handpicked candidate for president, calling for new elections if he were to step down.


NRIs to get voting rights; diaspora has much more to contribute, says Prime Minister

Fulfilling the long-standing demand of its diaspora, India on Sunday said it would allow Non Resident Indians (NRIs) to vote and participate in the election process."Pursuant to the law that was enact...


Musharraf denies he knew Bin Laden was living in Pakistan

Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf denied having any knowledge about the Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden living in Pakistan during his tenure.


Afghan teen says she wants her tormentors to face justice

A week after Sahar Gul, 15, was rescued from the house of her husband's parents, where she was tortured for months, she is demanding justice. She wants to see her husband and in-laws behind bars. Gul'...


Sharjah: Indian woman murdered, government to bring back body

Three weeks ago Bala Kava, known as Lucky by her family, was found murdered at her home in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. But that was not the end of the ordeal for her relatives in Ludhiana. He...


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