 Rally crowd in Iraq cheered by end to US troopsTens of thousands of people have attended a mass rally in Iraq to cheer the cessation of US troop movements in the country.
The celebration rally was organized by Iraq's Hezbollah movement to... | |
 Washington police close camp near PresidentPolice in Washington have closed down a large camping area containing members of the "Occupy" movement.
The encampment, one of the biggest protest areas in the United States, was only a few blocks... |
 Putin supporters show up in large numbersA conspicuous show of support has been made for Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Around 140,000 people attended a rally on Saturday in which placards were raised announcing Putin as a man... |
 Church bishops to discuss prevention of child abuse Leaders of the Roman Catholic church in Rome are gathering to attend a conference on sexual abuse of minors within the Church.
They will attend a prayer service for victims of sexual abuse and... |
 Nevada Republicans expected to go with Romney in big wayVoting is underway in the western U.S. state of Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses, with members of the party choosing the candidate they want to see take on President Barack Obama in... |
| '$94 bn graft mars Gilani government' Pakistan has lost Rs.8,500 billion ($94 billion) in corruption, tax evasion and bad governance during the rule of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, graft watchdog Transparency International Pakistan... |
| Mills not taking Zimbabwe lightly despite Kiwis being heavy favorites New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Mills has said it wouldn't be wise for his team to take Zimbabwe lightly ahead of Monday's one-day international in Whangarei.
Kiwi fans will be expecting a one-sided... |
| Concerned India backs democracy transition in Syria India has voted for an Arab and Western-backed UN resolution denouncing the violent crackdown in Syria and calling for a democratic transition, but Russia and China vetoed it, saying it amounted to... |
| Clarke says he won't oppose T20 matches at expense of ODIs Australian captain Michael Clarke has said he will not tand in the way if the Cricket Australia decides to hold more Twenty20 international matches at the expense of the one-day matches.
"Honestly... |
| Chinese minister says rise of Asia signals 'greater balance in international power structure' China's Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun has said that the rise of Asia represents greater balance in the international power structure.
Zhijun, during his speech at the Munich Security... |
| Excerpts from UN Syrian resolution Excerpts from the UN Security Council resolution on Syria that India voted for but was vetoed by Russia and China:
- Noting the deployment of the League of Arab States' observer mission, commending... |
| Lee's foot injury to keep him out of international cricket for remaining season Australian fast bowler Brett Lee will miss the rest of the international cricket season due to a broken foot.
Australia team doctor Trefor James has revealed that Lee broke his right foot while... |
| India backs move against Assad, rights body pats Delhi India has voted for an Arab and Western-backed UN resolution denouncing the violent crackdown in Syria, but Russia and China vetoed it saying it amounted to advocating a regime change.
India and 12... |
| Scoreboard of Australia's innings against India in first ODI Scoreboard of Australia's innings against India in the first One-day International at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Sunday:
Australia
Mathew Wade b R Sharma 67
David Warner b Vinay Kumar... |
| Delhi, Mumbai campaign for cancer awareness Observing World Cancer Day today, hundreds of people participated in rallies with an aim to create awareness among general masses through 'Cancer Awareness Campaigns' in New Delhi and Mumbai.... |
| Over 40,000 enthusiasts participate in third annual half marathon in Gujarat The third edition of annual half marathon in Gujarat's Vadodhra District saw the participation of over 40,000 participants including 50 international runners on Sunday.
The marathon, which was... |
| Rahul Bose and Milind Soman do their bit for cancer awareness Rahul Bose and Milind Soman observed World Cancer Day on Saturday by taking part in a cancer awareness campaign.
The campaign was part of Women's Cancer Initiative of the Tata Memorial Hospital,... |
| Bangladesh war movies' fest to be held in Agartala Bangladesh will tell the world about the genocide of its three million people and mass atrocities on 200,000 women and children perpetrated by Pakistani forces during the 1971 liberation war, a... |
| UN report says Afghan civilian death toll rises for fifth year in row A UN report has claimed that the number of civilians killed and injured in the Afghan conflict has risen for the fifth year in a row.
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (Unama) documented... |
| India observes World Cancer Day World Cancer Day was observed in India on Saturday, and saw the participation of cancer patients and locals in different events aimed at spreading a message of fighting against the deadly disease... |
| Russia, China veto UN resolution demanding Syrian President Assad to step down Russia and China have vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down in the wake of his government's deadly crackdown on protestors.
Thirteen of... |
| Russia, China kill India-backed resolution on Syria As a UN Security Council draft resolution to pressure Syria failed after China and Russia voted against it, India said it backed the motion as it favoured resolving the crisis through a Syrian-led... |
| Obama urges Syrian president to stop killings US President Barack Obama has called for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to stop the killings in the country and step aside for a democratic transition in the Middle East nation.
Obama said the... |
| China regrets UNSC ignoring Russia's proposal on Syria draft China Saturday voiced its regret that Russia's proposal on a Syria draft resolution was not taken into account by the other members of the UN Security Council.
Li Baodong, China's permanent... |
| US 'disgusted' by Russia, China veto on Syria resolution US ambassador to the UN Susan Rice said she was "disgusted" by the Russian and Chinese veto on a UN Security Council resolution on Syria that urges President Bashar al-Assad to step down.
Thirteen... |
 Plug pulled on Iranian oil exportsIran will stop its oil exports to Europe, Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi said Saturday.
The development comes after the European Union endorsed the measures adopted by the foreign ministers of the... |
 Pentagon rounds on whistle blowerA private in the U.S. Army is to face a court martial after leaking classified documents to WikiLeaks.
Private First Class Bradley Manning, 24, has been in prison since his arrest one-and-a-half... |
| UNSC draft on Syria sends unbalanced signal: Russia Russian ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin said he vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution on Syria because "it sends an unbalanced signal", and called for an "objective" UN resolution that... |
| Abu Dhabi to host aviation expo The UAE will host an international aviation exhibition March 6-8 in Abu Dhabi, it was announced Saturday.
It will be the region's first aviation expo, organiser Al Bateen Executive Airport... |
| Europe cold snap claims 260 lives, disrupts travel ROME (AFP) - The death toll from the vicious cold snap across Europe has risen to more than 260, with the winter misery set to hit thousands of those seeking to escape it Sunday as air traffic was... |
| Thousands trapped in Bosnia as heavy snow blankets Europe A woman holding an umbrella walks on the main street near blocked tramcars in central Sarajevo during snowfall February 4, 2012. The Serbian government has so far declared a state of emergency in 19... |
| Filipino villagers helped kill terror leader MANILA, Philippines -; Abu Sayyaf commander Umbra Jumdail had deviated from the brutal image of his al-Qaida-linked militant group by playing doctor to poor Filipino villagers, whose backing he... |
| Europe Rises Up Against ACTA anti-democracy bill ACTA by the Polish people have forced Poland's prime minister to stall - or perhaps even back out - of the treaty. As... |
| Saudi women push challenge to driving ban Saudi women leading a campaign against the kingdom's ban on female driving are calling on the courts to take up their lawsuits demanding the right to... |
| Father throws toddler off bridge An Italian man threw his 16-month-old son off a bridge into the river in Rome in a fit of rage following a row with his partner over custody, Italian media... |
| UN team to diffuse Maldives crisis The United Nations is sending a delegation to the Maldives for talks after the government asked for international help to end a crippling stand off with the judiciary, the UN said... |
| Syrian protestors target embassies Dozens of Syrian protesters were arrested Saturday after storming their country's embassies in cities in Europe and the Middle East, smashing windows and setting fire in one... |
| The Pearl-Qatar – The Middle East’s Leading Fashion Destination Doha, Feb. 5. (BNA) -- The Pearl-Qatar, the Middle East's most luxurious shopping destination, continues to attract the world's leading fashion and designer brands to Doha and the region. ... |
| International Bank of Qatar sees profits surge 25% International Bank of Qatar (IBQ) has reported a 25% rise in net profits to QAR 573 million for the year ending 31 December 2011. The figure compares with profits of QAR 458 million recorded in the... |
| Europe cold: Death toll rises to 300 KIEV: The Arctic cold snap that has hit Europe for over a week had claimed nearly 300 lives by Sunday, brought air travel chaos to London and dumped snow as far south as Rome and even North Africa.... |
| Syrian opposition seeks support Syria's opposition has appealed for international backing, a day after Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at pressuring President Bashar Assad to end his bloody... |
| Tear gas fired during Egypt demo Volleys of tear gas left a white cloud over Cairo's Tahrir Square and streets surrounding Egypt's Interior Ministry, in the fourth day of clashes between security forces and rock-throwing... |
| Kandahar blast kills 6 police officers A large explosion hit just outside the police headquarters in a southern Afghanistan city on Sunday, killing at least six police officers, officials said. The blast went off at a parking lot outside... |
| Europe’s cold snap claims more victims, travel hit KIEV/LONDON (Reuters) - Bitterly cold weather sweeping across Europe claimed more victims on Sunday and brought widespread disruption to transport services, with warnings that the chilling... |
| Fauja Singh, world's 'oldest marathoner', competes in Hong Kong Hong Kong: A 100-year-old British Indian man who claims to be the world's oldest marathoner was all smiles after completing a 10-kilometre run at the Hong Kong marathon on Sunday.Born in 1911... |
| First trial of Gaddafi loyalists held LIBYA put 41 loyalists of dead dictator Muammar Gaddafi on trial today, in the first legal proceedings launched against members of the former regime which was ousted after a bloody... |
| Cairo protesters demand early vote, clash with police Protesters stand in line to prevent their compatriots from throwing stones at riot police during clashes near the Interior Ministry in Cairo February 4,... |
