Anger, scuffles as Pakistan Shias bury 89 deadScuffles broke out today as Pakistani Shia Muslims buried the 89 victims of a second major bomb attack in five weeks, which has highlighted the government's inability to stem sectarian violence.
Sexism, violence keep women out of Kenyan politicsViolence, a deeply chauvinistic society and a lack of cash are locking women out of elected office in Kenya, east Africa's leading economy but a laggard when it comes to female representation.
China's plan to use drone shows military advancesChina considered using a drone strike in a mountainous region of Southeast Asia to kill a Myanmar drug lord wanted in the killings of 13 Chinese sailors, but decided instead to capture him alive, according to an influential state-run newspaper.
France says 'will not yield to terrorists' over hostagesForeign minister Laurent Fabius said Wednesday that France would not give in to "terrorists" after the kidnapping of seven members of a French family in northern Cameroon.
Syrian footballer killed in stadium attackA Syrian footballer was killed and four others wounded today when two mortars smashed into a stadium in central Damascus, a sports official said.
Earthquake hits China; 8 injuredEight people were injured in an earthquake near the border area of China's southwestern Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, local authorities said today.
Earth quake hits China; 8 injuredEight people were injured in an earthquake near the border area of China's southwestern Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, local authorities said today.
'Handle with care' : China wades into Maldives rowChina on Monday reacted cautiously to the political turmoil in Maldives and former President Mohamed Nasheed's decision to seek refuge in the Indian mission in Male, hoping that the issue will be handled "properly".
China army unit linked to hacking against US'A Chinese military unit is believed to be behind a series of hacking attacks, a US computer security company said, prompting a strong denial by China and accusations that it was in fact the victim of US hacking.
'Jointed doll' Kate born to 'give birth' : Booker winnerShe might have successfully given the eager paparazzi a slip during her recent Caribbean holiday on the island of Mustique, but the four and-a-half months pregnant Duchess of Cambridge will find it difficult to duck this, back home.
Bangla protest for a 'better tomorrow'The air is festive, though with an underlying sense of determination in the swelling crowds that are converging on Shahbagh, a square in the heart of Dhaka. It has made the already crazy traffic here unbelievable.
Bangla protest for a 'better tomorrow'The air is festive, though with an underlying sense of determination in the swelling crowds that are converging on Shahbagh, a square in the heart of Dhaka. It has made the already crazy traffic here unbelievable.
Tunisian PM Hamadi Jebali quitsTunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali resigned on Tuesday after his attempt to end a political stand-off by forming a government of technocrats failed.
4 dead in California shooting spreeThere were multiple crime scenes in Tustin and Orange and many more victims who were shot at but unhurt, said Tustin Lt. Paul Garaven.
Saudi women take seats in Shura CouncilThirty Saudi women took seats in Saudi Arabia's Shura Council, for the first time in the ultra-conservative kingdom's history, as they were sworn in before King Abdullah on Tuesday at his palace in Riyadh.
No more prisoners held incognito in Israel: MinisterAn Israeli minister on Tuesday insisted there were no more anonymous prisoners being held incognito after the exposure of a top-secret case involving an Australian immigrant who died behind bars.
7 French tourists kidnapped in north CameroonSeven French tourists, apparently three adults and four children, were kidnapped on Tuesday by unidentified men in northern Cameroon, near the border with Nigeria, a source close to the French embassy in Yaounde said.
Handle Maldives' crisis 'properly': ChinaChina on Tuesday reacted cautiously to the political turmoil in Maldives and former president Mohamed Nasheed's decision to seek refuge in the Indian mission in Male, hoping that the issue will be handled "properly".
Hugo Chavez's return to Venezuela raises questionsThree messages appeared on Chavez's Twitter account early Monday saying he was back, and the government announced that he had arrived at 2:30 am.
Fiji regime to shut down 14 political partiesThe move means the Pacific nation will potentially have only three political parties involved in elections scheduled for next year, the country's first move toward democracy since a military coup in 2006.
Assassinations soar in Afghanistan: UNInsurgent attacks on Afghan government employees soared last year by a staggering 700 per cent.
Nestle finds horsemeat in pasta mealsSwiss food giant Nestle has become the latest retailer hit by Europe's horsemeat scandal, announcing it is removing pasta meals from supermarket shelves in Italy and Spain due to contamination.
Chavez back home 2 months after surgeryVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez returned home to Venezuela early on Monday after more than two months of medical treatment in Cuba following cancer surgery.
Obama's draft immigration plan faces flakA day after Obama administration's ambitious immigration plan that can pave way for some 11 million illegal immigrants, including nearly 2.5 lakh Indians, to become legal permanent residents in the US, was leaked, the proposal was labelled "dead on arrival".
Nepal parties OK interim governmentNepalese political parties on Monday agreed to have a chief justice Khilaraj Regmi-led interim government to hold general elections by mid June for a constituent assembly.
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