U.S. ranks last on environment; UK ranks ninth out of 21 countries
The United States ranks last of 21 rich countries on the environment component of the 2007 Commitment to Development Index (CDI). Norway ranks first on the environment component, followed by Ireland, Finland, and the United Kingdom. Spain had the second worst ranking on the environment policy component, followed by Australia and Canada. ANI
US envoy calls on Burmese military junta to hold talks with Suu Kyi
With Washington threatening to level more economic sanctions on military-ruled Myanmar if it does not end its acts of repression against pro-democracy activists, an olive branch is still being held out to regime. ANI
Taliban frees German, four Afghan hostages
A German engineer and four Afghans who were kidnapped in mid-July were freed on Wednesday in exchange for five Taliban prisoners. ANI
Chronology of clashes between Pak troops, militants
A look at some of the deadliest violence involving Pakistani security forces and Islamic militants since Pakistan sent its forces into tribal regions near Afghanistan in late 2001 in support of the US-led war on terrorism: ANI
Koirala reassures EU envoys on Constituent Assembly polls
Nepals Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has assured European Union envoys here that a new date for the Constituent Assembly elections would be finalised soon after consultation with alliance partners. ANI
Weak management of peace process responsible for Nepal crisis: Martin
Weaknesses in the overall management of the peace process, particularly the failure to implement agreements on certain key issues, has caused the political crisis in Nepal, said United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) chief Ian Martin on Wednesday. ANI
Nepali Congress decides to go against Maoists motion in parliament
The Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Nepali Congress (NC), has decided to go against the CPN-Maoists proposal for announcement of republic from the special session of the parliament and adopting proportional voting system for the Constituent Assembly polls. ANI
Saran in Kathmandu to discuss possible solution to end political deadlock
Former Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday afternoon to discuss possibilities of ending the current political deadlock in Nepal. ANI
Pak Army neglected situation in FATA
The Pakistani administration was so much involved with President General Pervez Musharrafs re-election bid that it did not pay the required attention to the security situation in the tribal areas of the country, resulting in the death of over 250 soldiers in the last two months. ANI
12 killed in a train-bus collision near Lahore
At least 12 people were killed and 50 were injured after a speeding train struck a bus at a railway crossing in Muridke, a town near Lahore on Wednesday. ANI
13 Tamil rebels killed in Sri Lanka clashes
At least 13 Tamil Tiger rebels were killed in two encounters with Sri Lankan Army soldiers guarding the front lines in the northern part of the country, the military said Wednesday. ANI
Timing of initiating steps to conclude N-deal is up to New Delhi: US
The United States has said that there are different steps required for concluding all aspects of the Indo-US civilian nuclear energy cooperation agreement, but it is up to New Delhi to choose the timing to start working in this direction. ANI
Benazir demands security cover at par with Musharraf
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has demanded security cover of the highest level from the government, and wanted the security to be at par with President Pervez Musharraf, senior PPP leader Rehman Malik has said. ANI
Complementary practices like acupressure can help alleviate chronic pain
A new study has shown that chronic pain can be treated with the help of complementary practices such as acupressure, changes in performing daily activities and adaptive devices. ANI
Multiple centres of power in Pak could be complicating for US
The emergence of multiple centres of power in Pakistan in the aftermath of the flawed October 6 presidential polls could create complications for the United States, say experts. ANI
School crams four-month lessons into just eight minutes!
Students in a British high school are being taught lessons that last just eight minutes. ANI
First woman ISS commander gifted whip to lash her spacemates into shape!
The Russian Federal Space Agency, Roskosmos, has gifted US astronaut Peggy Whitson a kamcha, a traditional Kazakh riding whip, a day before her blast off to the International Space Station (ISS) from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. ANI
Six in ten Brit women have had a fling with a colleague
A new study has revealed that almost six in ten women in the UK have had a secret affair with a colleague. ANI
Medics use vodka drip to save poisoned man!
Australian doctors have revealed that they used a case of vodka to save an Italian tourist being treated for poisoning. ANI
Fat women happiest and most secure in relationships!
A new study has slammed the notion that fat and large women are not favored for courtships - by finding that plump women are the happiest and most secure in relationships. ANI
Musharrafs appeasement of US responsible for killings in Waziristan: Beg
Former Pakistan Army Chief General Mirza Aslam Beg has alleged that President Pervez Musharraf is responsible for the killings in North Waziristan. ANI
Negotiations with Musharraf for orderly transition to democracy: PPP
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has said that negotiations with President Pervez Musharraf were aimed at an orderly transition to democracy and civilian rule in the country rather than for personal benefits. ANI
Benazir claims reserved Parliament seat
Former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto has moved the Sindh High Court to press her claim to a National Assembly seat reserved for women in the wake of the withdrawal of cases against her. ANI
Bugtis son included in Exit Control List for anti-state activities
Jamil Akbar Bugti, the son of late Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Bugti, has been placed in the Exit Control List (ECL) for his alleged involvement in anti-state activities. ANI
Governor dissolves NWFP Assembly
North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Governor, Ali Muhammad Jan Orakzai, today dissolved the provincial Assembly. ANI
Liberal George Washington University plastered with anti-Muslim posters
The liberal campus image of George Washington University here received a blow when anti-Muslim posters were found plastered on the walls of the varsity. ANI
Commuters on London-to-Sydney bus via the Taj on verge of mutiny
The passengers of a new bus service from London to Sydney-OzBus-who embarked on a three-month adventure trip across the continents last month, are on a verge of mutiny. ANI
Upright human body just got 15 mln years older
Harvard University scientists have unveiled in a new research, evidence that the upright human body plan emerged over 15 million years earlier than believed. ANI
US again terms Pakistan as al Qaeda safe haven
The White House has released a new homeland security plan to combat terrorism, and pointed out Pakistan as an al Qaeda safe haven, which can be used for launching another 9/11 like attack inside the US. ANI
US supports restoration of full democracy in Pakistan
The United States is supportive of restoration of full democracy and free and fair elections in Pakistan, a senior White House official has said. ANI
UK terror plots on continuous rise
In what could be termed as a reaction to the war on terror, the British police have told the lawmakers that the number of terror plots in the country is continuously mounting. ANI
Musharraf not to take oath as President before SC verdict
President Pervez Musharraf has said that he would not take oath for his next term as President until the Supreme Court gave its verdict on the petitions filed against the presidential election. ANI
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